Exception to Hazmat Surcharge effective

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that an exception to the Hazmat Surcharge will be effective on November 29, 2020 as follows: Effective November 29, 2020 Applicable on Haz Mat Classes: Class 1 (all) Class 2.1 / UN 1057 Lighters. Class 4.2 / UN 1361, 1362 Carbon (animal or […]
Operation Service Viability Charge

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, […]
General Rate Increase – St Maarten Effective November 22, 2020

General Rate Increase – St Maarten Effective November 22, 2020 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective November 22, 2020 the following General Rate Increase will apply from United Stated Ports and Points to Philipsburg, St Maarten: Rate Basis Amount of Increase LCL-M (per Cubic Foot) $0.13 per Cubic Foot LCL-W (per 100#) […]
Guatemala Terminal Charge Increase Postponed to September 27, 2020

King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade: The following Guatemala Terminal Charge assessed on all northbound and southbound cargo originating or transiting through Santo Tomas, Guatemala will be adjusted effective September 27, 2020. This charge also applies on cargo in transit to/from El Salvador via Guatemala Ports: Equipment Size Current Level New Level 20’ […]
Labor Day King Ocean USA

In Observance of Labor Day All King Ocean offices in the United States will be CLOSED on Monday, Sept. 7 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Your team at King Ocean wishes you a safe and fun Labor Day holiday weekend! For more information please check our website: www.kingocean.com or call Customer Service at 305.591.7595 Download PDF
Guatemala Terminal Charge – Effective September 13, 2020

King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade: The following Guatemala Terminal Charge assessed on all northbound and southbound cargo originating or transiting through Santo Tomas will be adjusted effective September 13, 2020. This charge also applies on cargo in transit to/from El Salvador via Guatemala Ports: Equipment Size Current Level New Level 20’ Dry […]
San Andrés Service Update July 2020

To Our Valued Customers King Ocean Services wishes to advise our new sailing date of Fridays to San Andres Island out of Port Everglades, FL. Always looking to improve our service to San Andres Island, effective July 10th, 2020, we will offer a bi-weekly service with 7 days transit time for your Loose, Containerized and […]
South Florida Service – 2020 Independence Day Cut-Off Schedule

Miami, June 2020 Subject: South Florida Service | 2020 Independence Day Cut-Off Schedule Dear Valued Customer, Please be advised that due to the upcoming Independence Day holiday, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2020. Our cut-off for documentation and cargo for this specific week will be as follows: Eastern Caribbean Service St. Maarten, […]
Nicaragua Sailing Date Update July 2020

To Our Valued Customers King Ocean Services wishes to advise our new sailing date of Fridays to El Rama, Nicaragua out of Port Everglades, FL. Always looking to improve our service to Nicaragua, effective July 3rd, 2020, we will offer a 7 days transit time sailing for your Loose, Containerized and Break-Bulk cargo. Please find […]
St. Maarten Container Security Fee July 19th, 2020

General Rate Increase – St Maarten Postponed to July 12, 2020 Dear Valued Customer: Due to new charges established by St Maarten Port Authority related to security screening of containers, please be advised of the following new Surcharge that will apply on all import and export containers: Effective July 19, 2020 St Maarten Container Security […]