BVI LANDING INCREASE EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2021

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that the BVI Landing Surcharge will be increased by the following quantum amounts effective March 14, 2021: 20′ Any Type or RE 40′ Any Type or RE 45’ Vehicles NE 700 cft Vehicles Exceeding 700 cft Per 40 cft/2000 lbs Breakbulk LCL Per […]
General Rate Increase – St Maarten Effective March 14, 2021

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective March 14, 2021 a General Rate Increase will be applicable to and from St Maarten ports and points in the following amounts: Equipment Type Amount 20’ Equipment 20’ Refrigerated 40’ Equipment 40’ Refrigerated 45’ Equipment Vehicles NE 700 cuft Vehicles Exc 700 cuft LCL per 1 […]
LCL Bill of Lading Fee Increase 02.21.2021

To Our Valued Customers Please be advised effective February 21, 2021 an LCL Bill of Lading Fee will be assessed at $50 per bill of lading. This charge will apply on all Loose Container Load Shipments to all destinations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative or one […]
Bunker Adjustment Effective February 14, 2021

Dear Valued Customer: Please be advised that effective February 14, 2021 King Ocean will be increasing the Bunker Surcharge on all moving to and from South Florida Ports. Equipment Type Current Level Effective February 14, 2021 20’ Equipment $50 $100 20’ Refrigerated $80 $160 40’ Equipment $100 $200 40’ Refrigerated $160 $320 45’ Equipment $115 […]
Operation Service Viability Charge 11.29.2020

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that an Operational Service Viability Charge shall be applicable on all Southbound & Northbound Cargo Open Tariff and Service Contract rates between US Ports and St Maarten, Anguilla, Antigua, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Saba, St Eustatius, St Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Dominica, Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, […]
Increase to Import Gov’t Inspection Fees 01.10.21

Dear Valued King Ocean Customer: King Ocean wishes to advise the trade that effective January 10, 2021 the following increased charges will apply when Government Inspection is carried out at our South Florida terminal facility on import containers. On containerloads where the USDA performs Inspection on import containers at Carrier’s terminal facility, the following fees […]
Demurrage and Detention Rules

Dear Valued Customer: King Ocean updates their Demurrage and Detention Rules Effective January 3, 2021: FREE TIME IMPORT SHIPMENTS (USE OF EQUIPMENT INTO THE U.S.): 1. Demurrage – Equipment held within Carriers Terminal Facility: Free Time: Dry Equipment, Refrigerated Equipment, Specialized Equipment: 3 Working Days Applicable on Running Refrigerated Equipment also see Energy Charge applicable […]
Energy Maintenance Fee

Dear Valued Customer: Please be advised of an increase to the Energy Maintenance Fee applicable on Shipments of Refrigerated Containers kept beyond the Free Time at our Terminals This increase will be effective January 3, 2021 ENERGY MAINTENANCE FEE Applies to Refrigerated Units/Containers received by the Carrier at Port of Loading or Unloading. After the […]
Venezuela Equipment Imbalance Surcharge

Please be advised of the following new Surcharge that will apply on all shipments from US Ports and Points to Venezuela Ports: Effective January 3, 2021 Equipment Imbalance Surcharge $550 per container any size $25 per CBM – LCL and BBK Cargo $25 per Linear Foot – Rolling Stock Thank you for your understanding and […]
Cancelled St Maarten General Rate

General Rate Increase – St Maarten Effective November 22, 2020 ***CANCELLED*** TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that the previously announced GRI effective November 22, 2020 to St Maarten is cancelled. King Ocean thanks you for your continued support. For more information please contact your Sales Representative and/or Customer Service Dept.www.kingocean.com or call Customer Service at: Miami: 305.591.7595 Download PDF