South Florida Service | 2019 Thanksgiving Cut-Off Schedule
Dear valued customer, Please be advised that due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, November 28, 2019, our office will be closed. Our cut-off for documentation and cargo for this specific week will be as follows: EASTERN CARIBBEAN SERVICE Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, Nevis, Point Lisas, Port of […]
GENERAL RATE INCREASE – LCL/EASTERN CARIBBEAN AFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 17, 2019

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective November 17, 2019 King Ocean will increase the LCL and Package rates from all United States CFS origins to all Eastern Caribbean destinations. Rate Basis Amount of Increase LCL-M (per Cubic Foot) $0.13 per Cubic Foot LCL-W (per 100#) $0.26 per 100# Barrel $1.85 […]
TRINIDAD TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGE INCREASE OCTOBER 27, 2019

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective Sunday, October 27, 2019 the Trinidad Terminal Handling Charge (THC) will be increased to $355 per container or unit. This charge will apply on all cargo moving into and out of Trinidad Ports. King Ocean thanks you for your continued support. For […]
HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF – BAHAMAS

Dear colleagues and friends, Our beloved, respected and internationally-known, Ingrid Hoffmann has joined efforts with Aitheras Aviation to get their Acute Air ambulances to the Bahamian islands severely impacted by Hurricane Dorian. They are flying those in need of medical care out and flying in personnel to provide rescue and relief. The first crew landed […]
HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF – BAHAMAS

Dear colleagues and friends, Our beloved, respected and internationally-known, Ingrid Hoffmann has joined efforts with Aitheras Aviation to get their Acute Air ambulances to the Bahamian islands severely impacted by Hurricane Dorian. They are flying those in need of medical care out and flying in personnel to provide rescue and relief. The first crew landed […]
CARIBBEAN PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE Q4 2019

CARIBBEAN PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE Effective September 22, 2019 through January 5, 2020 King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that a temporary Peak Season Surcharge will be applied without exception southbound only to Caribbean service destinations. 20’ Dry, Specialized Equipment – $200 20’ Refrigerated Equipment – $250 40’ Dry, Specialized Equipment – $400 40’ […]
Vessel Fuel Surcharge Adjustment Effective August 2nd, 2019

Vessel Fuel Adjustment Effective August 2, 2019 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective August 2, 2019 King Ocean will be adjusting the Vessel Fuel Surcharge on all full load cargo moving to and from South Florida Ports. Equipment Type Surcharge Adjustment New Level 20’ Equipment $225 -$25 $200 20’ Refrigerated $293 […]
King Ocean – St. Lucia Crane Surcharge August 2019

ST. LUCIA CRANE SURCHARGE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective Sunday, August 25, 2019 King Ocean will be implementing a Surcharge on all cargo moving from South Florida ports to St. Lucia. This Surcharge is being implemented in order to compensate for the usage of ships crane when offloading containers at St. […]
Cut-Off Schedule – Independence Day 2019 |King Ocean
Dear Valued Customer : Please be advised that due to the upcoming Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4th, 2019, our office will be closed. Our cut-off for documentation and cargo for this specific week will be as follows: EASTERN CARIBBEAN SERVICE Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, Nevis, Point Lisas, Port of Spain, St. […]
Foreign to Foreign Fuel Surcharge Increase | King Ocean
Dear Valued Customers King Ocean wishes to advise the trade of a Vessel Fuel Surcharge increase effective May 12, 2019 in the amount of $15 per TEU. This increase will apply on all cargo moving between all non-US Ports, “Foreign to Foreign”. This increase will apply on all open tariff and service contract rate items. […]