Bunker Decrease – Turks & Caicos and Bahamas

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective April 13, 2025 the Bunker Surcharge will be decreased by the following amounts to and from the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Ports: Equipment Type Amount 20′ Dry $ 13.00 40′ Dry $ 26.00 45’ Dry and Over $ 29.00 20′ Reefer $ […]
Impact of USTR Tariff on Chinese Vessels & South Florida Shipments

Dear Valued Customer: We would like to bring your attention to a proposed trade action from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Section 301, which is expected to be adopted by the U.S. Government through an executive order next month. If enacted, this action would impose a substantial port fee of USD $1 […]
Panama Security & Terminal Charge Effective April 6, 2025

March 6, 2025 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective April 6, 2025 the Panama Security Charge will be converted to the Panama Terminal Handling Charge, and will be increased by $15 per container. This charge will be applicable on all Shipments to and from Manzanillo, Panama. Current Effective April 6, 2025 Southbound […]
Costa Rica Terminal Handling Increase April 2025

March 6, 2025 Dear Valued Customer, King Ocean will be increasing the Costa Rica Terminal Handling Charge as follows, applicable on southbound and northbound movements. This increase will be effective April 6, 2025 and will apply on all open tariff and service contract items. Current Effective April 6, 2025 Per Container Inbound (SB) $620 $630 […]
Bunker Adjustments to/from US Ports – Haiti Service Apr 13, 2025

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Haiti as follows: Current March 16, 2025 April 13, 2025 LCL M-per […]
Bunker Adjustments – US Ports to Central America, Co, Ve & DR (Apr 13)

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Central America, Colombia, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic as follows: Current March […]
Bunker Adjustments – US Ports Effective April 13, 2025 Caribbean

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout the Eastern Caribbean including Guyana and Suriname as follows: Current March 16, […]
Bunker Adjustments in US Ports – Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao Apr 13, 2025

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao as follows: Current March 16, 2025 April 13, […]
Operational Service Viability Charge Haiti 03.30.25

February 26, 2025 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that an increase to the Operational Service Viability Charge (OSVC) shall apply on all Open Tariff and Service Contract rate levels to Haiti in the following amounts: Container Size/Type Current Level Effective March 30, 2025 Per 20’ Dry or Reefer […]
Bunker Adjustments – US Ports Effective March 16, 2025 Caribbean

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout the Eastern Caribbean including Guyana and Suriname as follows: Current Effective March […]