Bunker Surcharge Update US–Peru & Ecuador April 2026
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the increase filed to the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and Peru and Ecuador as follows: We will continue to monitor and make necessary adjustments if any changes […]
Bunker Adjustment – to and from US Ports and Points Effective April 12, 2026 Peru and Ecuador
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be increasing the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and Peru and Ecuador as follows: Current April 12, 2026 20′ CT/FR/OT $325.00 $825.00 40′ CT/FR/OT $650.00 $1,650.00 20′ RE $520.00 $1,320.00 40′ RE […]
King Ocean Moves Cartagena Calls to COMPAS Terminal
King Ocean is pleased to announce an enhancement to its weekly service between Port Everglades, Florida and Cartagena, Colombia, reflecting our continued commitment to service reliability and operational excellence. Effective Friday, January 30th , 2026, King Ocean vessels will begin operating at the COMPAS Terminal in Cartagena. This transition will allow us to further […]
King Ocean Bunker Increase: Peru and Ecuador | Jan 2026
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be increasing the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and Peru and Ecuador as follows: Current January 18, 2026 20′ CT/FR/OT $300.00 $325.00 40′ CT/FR/OT $600.00 $650.00 20′ RE $480.00 $520.00 […]
Panama Inland Cost Increase Effective August 3rd, 2025
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean wishes to advise of an inland cost increase in Panama as outlined below: Panama Dry Reefer Panama Dry Reefer AGUADULCE $ 975.00 $ 1,075.00 GUALACA $ 1,550.00 $ 1,650.00 ALANJE $ 1,550.00 $ 1,650.00 GUARARE $ 1,125.00 $ 1,225.00 ALMIRANTE $ 2,650.00 $ 2,750.00 LA CHORRERA $ 625.00 $ […]
New Doc Cut-Off for Shipments to CR, PA, NI, San Andres, PE, EC
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective Week 26, 2025, a new documentation cut-off time will be implemented for all shipments destined to Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, San Andres, Peru, and Ecuador. This change is in response to the requirements of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to meet Premanifest Submission Deadlines. Effective […]
US Terminal Handling Increase – US Ports/Points Effective 07/15/2025
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective June 15, 2025 an increase to the US Terminal Handling Charge will be applicable between US Ports and Points and Guyana / Suriname as follows: Current Effective June 15, 2025 20′ CT/FR/OT/RF $510.00 $535.00 40′ CT/FR/OT/RF $960.00 $985.00 45′ CT $965.00 $990.00 King Ocean thanks […]
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 – US to Central America, CO, VE, DR Ports 03/16/25
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 […]
