US Bunker Charges – Central America CO, VE & DR Oct 19

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 October […]
US Terminal Handling Increase – Rio Haina, NI, San Andres Oct 12, 2025

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective October 12, 2025 an increase to the US Terminal Handling will be applicable between US Ports and Rio Haina, Nicaragua and San Andres as follows: Southbound Current Effective October 12, 2025 20′ CT/FR/OT/RF $370.00 $445.00 40′ CT/FR/OT/RF $505.00 $580.00 45’ Container $510.00 $585.00 VEH NEX 700CFT […]
Peak season surcharge – Non-U.S. Trades Oct 5, 2025 – Mar 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 to/from US Ports – CA, CO, VE, DR Aug 10, 2025

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 all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Central America, Colombia, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic as follows: Current […]
Revised Cut-Off Time for Shipments to Co, Ve and DR

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 Cartagena and Barranquilla, Colombia; Puerto Cabello and La Guaira, Venezuela; and Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. This change is in response to the requirements of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) […]
Bunker Adjustments – US Ports Effective July 13, 2025 Central America

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 […]
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 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 […]
Holiday Cut-Offs – South Florida Southbound Dec 2024 / Jan 2025
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 […]
Rate Increase – Central America, PE, EC, VE & DR Jan 05, 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 Central America, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela and Dominican Republic in the following amounts: Equipment Type Amount 20′ Dry $250.00 20’ Reefer $300.00 40′ Dry $500.00 40’ Reefer $600.00 OV 40′ $565.00 […]