US Terminal Handling Increase – to and from US Ports and Points Effective October 12, 2025 Turks & Caicos and Bahamas Ports
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective October 12, 2025 an increase to the US Terminal Handling Charge will be applicable between US Ports and Points and Turks & Caicos and The Bahamas as follows: Turks & Caicos, Bahamas Equipment Current Effective October 12, 2025 20′ CT/FR/OT/RF $75.00 $150.00 40′ CT/FR/OT/RF $75.00 $150.00 […]
PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE – Non-U.S. Trades Effective October 5, 2025 through March 1, 2026
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that a temporary Peak Season Surcharge will be applied on all non-US Origin or Destination cargo movements in the following amounts: 20’ Dry, Specialized Equipment: $125.00 20’ Reefer Unit: $150.00 40’ Dry, Specialized Equipment: $250.00 40’ Reefer Unit: $300.00 45’ Dry: $282.50 King […]
Bunker Increase – Turks & Caicos and Bahamas

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective August 10, 2025 the Bunker Surcharge will increase 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 $ 20.00 40′ Reefer […]
Bunker Decrease – Turks & Caicos and Bahamas

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective July 13, 2025 the Bunker Surcharge will decrease 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 $ 20.00 40′ Reefer […]
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 $ […]
Bunker Increase – Turks & Caicos and Bahamas
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective March 16, 2025 the Bunker Surcharge will be increased by the following amounts to and from the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Ports: Equipment Type Amount 20′ Dry $25.00 40′ Dry $50.00 45’ Dry and Over $56.00 20′ Reefer $40.00 40′ Reefer $80.00 LCL per […]
King Ocean Expands South Caicos Trade with New Shipping Route

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 King Ocean Services is proud to announce the launch of a new route connecting Port Everglades, Florida, with South Caicos. This bi-weekly service will provide reliable shipping options, expanding King Ocean’s coverage in the Caribbean. The inaugural sailing is scheduled for February 21, 2025, departing from Port Everglades every other […]
General Rate Increase – Turks & Caicos Effective Date February 16, 2025
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective February 16, 2025 a General Rate Increase will be applicable between US Ports and Point and Turks & Caicos Islands in the following amounts: Equipment Type Amount 20′ Dry $100.00 40′ Dry $200.00 20′ Reefer $125.00 40′ Reefer $250.00 LCL per CUFT $0.13 LCL per CWT […]
South Florida Service | 2024 Christmas and New Year Cut-Off Schedule / Southbound Services

Dear Valued Customer, Please be advised that due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year Holidays on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025 our Offices and Warehouses will be closed. Our cut-offs for southbound documentation and cargo for these weeks will be as follows: EASTERN CARIBBEAN SERVICE LCL Documentation Cut-Off Monday at 4 […]
General Rate Increase – Bahamas Effective January 5, 2025
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective January 5, 2025 a General Rate Increase will be applicable between US Ports and Points and all Bahamas ports in the following amounts: Equipment Type Amount 20’ Equipment $75.00 40’ X Equipment $150.00 45′ / 53 ‘ X Equipment $170.00 Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT $75.00 […]