King Ocean – General Rate Increase Central America Incl Dominican Republic 05.09.21
General Rate Increase – Central America Effective May 9, 2021 Dear Valued King Ocean Customer: Please be advised that effective May 9, 2021 a General Rate Increase will be applicable between the United States and Central America ports and points including Dominican Republic in the following amounts: Equipment Type Amount 20’ Equipment $125 20’ Refrigerated […]
King Ocean – Demurrage Rate Update Reminder – Central America 03.28.2021
DEMURRAGE RATE UPDATE REMINDER– CENTRAL AMERICA EFFECTIVE MARCH 28, 2021 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: King Ocean Services wishes to remind the trade that the Demurrage Rates will be adjusted to the below levels effective March 28, 2021 for all Central American countries: Dry Equipment $ 110.00 per day Refrigerated Equipment, Day 1-10 $ 250.00 per […]
Guatemala Terminal Charge Increase Postponed to September 27, 2020
King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade: The following Guatemala Terminal Charge assessed on all northbound and southbound cargo originating or transiting through Santo Tomas, Guatemala will be adjusted effective September 27, 2020. This charge also applies on cargo in transit to/from El Salvador via Guatemala Ports: Equipment Size Current Level New Level 20’ […]
Guatemala Terminal Charge – Effective September 13, 2020
King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade: The following Guatemala Terminal Charge assessed on all northbound and southbound cargo originating or transiting through Santo Tomas will be adjusted effective September 13, 2020. This charge also applies on cargo in transit to/from El Salvador via Guatemala Ports: Equipment Size Current Level New Level 20’ Dry […]
Launching of PayCargo Online Payment Platform
Dear Valued Customer King Ocean Services® is now a trusted vendor of PayCargo®! PayCargo® is the world’s leading online payment platform for the shipping and cargo industry. This efficient payment system allows our customers to make fast, easy, and secure payments to have their cargo released quickly and significantly reduce costs, compared to any other […]
Observance of Good Friday – South Florida
Subject: Good Friday / Cut-Off Schedule Dear Valued Customer Due to the upcoming holiday on Friday, April 10th, our Miami office will be closed. Cut-off for documentation and cargo will be as follows: Eastern Caribbean Service St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Anguilla, St. Barths, Nevis, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Virgin Gorda. St. Vincent, Grenada, Montserrat, Suriname, […]
Vessel Fuel Surcharge Adjustment for Select Ports, April 2020
Vessel Fuel Adjustment Effective April 1, 2020 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised King Ocean will be adjusting the Vessel Fuel Surcharge on cargo moving between South Florida Ports and Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Equipment Type Current Level Effective April 1, 2020 20’ Equipment $325 $275 20’ Refrigerated $423 $358 […]
COVID-19 Announcement
Miami, FL King Ocean Services wishes to advise our valued customers, agents, and trade partners that we are committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees and their families as we collectively face the spread of COVID-19. As this highly dynamic situation evolves, we continue to monitor and adapt our approach to […]
Panama Canal Freshwater Surcharge – Effective Date April 05, 2020
Dear Valued Customer: As a result of increased costs associated with transiting through the Panama Canal, King Ocean wishes to advise the trade of the following new surcharge to be effective April 5, 2020: Panama Canal Freshwater Surcharge Per 20’ $50 Per 40’ $100 Dry Equipment, Refrigerated Equipment and Specialized Equipment This New Surcharge is […]
Guatemala Terminal Charge – Increase Postponed to Effective Date February 16, 2020
GUATEMALA TERMINAL CHARGE INCREASE POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 16, 2020 King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade: The previously announced increase to the Guatemala Terminal Charge has been postponed to February 16, 2020. This surcharge is assessed on all northbound and southbound cargo originating or transiting through Santo Tomas, Guatemala.. This charge also applies on […]
