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 […]
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. […]
Costa Rica Terminal Handling Charge Increase – REVISED July 2019
Costa Rica Terminal Handling Charge Increase – REVISED King Ocean wishes to advise its valued customers the Costa Rican government has recently announced the implementation of a 13% Value Added Tax effective July 1, 2019. King Ocean is advising all customers that ship to and from Costa Rica of the following updated levels applicable […]
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. […]
Costa Rica Tax Recovery Management Fee – Effective July 1, 2019
Tax Recovery Management Fee applicable to and from Costa Rica Effective Date July 1, 2019 The Costa Rican government has recently announced the implementation of a Costa Rica Transportation tax effective July 1, 2019. King Ocean will be addressing this item with implementation of a Tax Recovery Management Fee in the amounts of $20.00 per […]
Venezuela Port Surcharge – Postponed | King Ocean
Dear Valued Customer : IMPLEMENTATION DATE POSTPONED TO MAY 15, 2019 clarification on applicability – surcharge only applicable on shipments to Venezuela not applicable on exports from Venezuela Due to increased costs associated with operating our vessels at Venezuela Ports, please be advised that King Ocean will be implementing the following Surcharge applicable on all […]
