South Florida Service | 2019 CHRISTMAS
Dear valued customer, Please be advised, due to the upcoming holiday, Christmas Day 2019, our office will be closed. Our cut-off for documentation and cargo has changed for some trades as follows: EASTERN CARIBBEAN SERVICE Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Nevis, Point Lisas, Port of Spain, St. Barth, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, […]
Foreign to Foreign Fuel Increase effective December 15th, 2019
Dear Valued Customers King Ocean wishes to advise the trade of a Vessel Fuel Surcharge increase effective December 15, 2019 in the amount of $50 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 […]
Updated Sailing Schedule to Venezuela and Guyana
Dear valued customer, please be advised that we won’t sail out from Port Everglades to the ports in Venezuela on the week from 12/28/2019 to 1/4/2020. Also, we are happy to announce that our vessels will set sail weekly from Port Everglades to the port of Georgetown (Guyana) every Friday on the routes of […]
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 […]
Vessel Fuel Adjustment Effective December 1, 2019
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective December 1, 2019 King Ocean will be adjusting the Vessel Fuel Surcharge on all cargo moving to and from South Florida Ports. In order to comply with mandated regulations implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO 2020), King Ocean is adjusting the fuel surcharge applicable […]
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 […]
VESSEL FUEL ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2019
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective November 1, 2019 King Ocean will be adjusting the Vessel Fuel Surcharge on all cargo moving to and from South Florida Ports. In order to comply with mandated regulations implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO 2020), King Ocean is adjusting the fuel surcharge applicable […]
VAT IN THE IMPORT AND EXPORT SERVICES IN COSTA RICA
International trade, which is the engine of countries’ economy, was affected in Costa Rica, after the entry into force of the Tax Reform Law and the introduction of a new Value-Added Tax (VAT) Some consider that the limited analysis of the legal regime applicable to importation and exportation services results in negative consequences to the […]
