Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao New Cargo Cut Off effective 02.14.2025
February 14, 2025 OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE SHIPPING PUBLIC Subject: Revised Cargo Cut-Off Time for Shipments to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao Commencing Week 8, 2025 Dear Valued Customers, Please be advised that King Ocean will be implementing an earlier cargo cut-off time for shipments to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. New Cut-Off Time: All cargo loads […]
Panama Security Surcharge – Effective March 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective March 10, 2025 an increase to the Panama Security Surcharge will be applicable on all Shipments to and from Panama. New Levels effective March 10, 2025: Panama Security Current Effective March 10, 2025 Southbound Per Container $77.00 $92.00 Northbound Per Container $57.00 $72.00 […]
Panamá Canal Freshwater Surcharge Increase – Feb 2025
Panama Canal Freshwater Surcharge Increase Effective February 28, 2025 Ecuador & Peru January 28, 2025 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 increase effective February 28, 2025. Increase is applicable on Southbound and Northbound Cargo to […]
San Andres landing increaese – March 2025
San Andres Landing Increase Effective March 2, 2025 Applicable on Imports and Exports TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS As a result of operating cost increases in the port of San Andres, Colombia, please be advised that effective March 2, 2025 the San Andres Landing will be increased as follows: Current Levels New Levels Effective 03/02/25 […]
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 […]
Barbados Port Congestion – FEB 2025
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that a Barbados Port Congestion Surcharge will be applicable on all Imports and Exports for Barbados effective February 24, 2025 for FCL and March 2, 2025 for LCL. This charge is being implemented to recover additional expenses related to berth congestion and operational […]
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 […]
General Rate Increase – Cap Haitien Effective 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 Points and Cap Haitien, Haiti in the following amounts: Equipment Type Amount 20′ Dry $360.00 40′ Dry $670.00 40’ Reefer $670.00 45’ $745.00 This increase will apply on all open tariff […]
King Ocean – Energy Maintenance Haiti 01.19.2025
January 19th 2025 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Electricity Maintenance/Electricity Free Time in Port Au Prince All Charges for Electricity Maintenance / Electricity Fees will be assessed by CPS directly at destination to cargo owners/consignees commencing from the date of equipment discharge at Port au Prince. King Ocean will no longer absorb the first three days of […]
General Rate Increase – Colombia Effective January 19, 2025
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective January 19, 2025 a General Rate Increase will be applicable between US Ports and Points and Colombia ports in the following amounts: Equipment Type Amount 20′ Dry $250.00 20’ Reefer $300.00 40′ Dry $500.00 40’ Reefer $600.00 45’ $565.00 This increase will apply on […]
