Ocean Freight News

Dear Business Partners,

We herewith inform that with effect of January 1st, 2023, a newly incorporated NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) under the name of "The Great Ocean Line Pte. Ltd." with its registered headquarter in Singapore shall replace the current NVOCC “SCHENKERocean Ltd.”. The newly assigned Standard Carrier Alpha Code is “GOLA”.

There will be no impact for shipments with “SCHENKERocean Ltd.” bills of lading that are in transit, on water after 1st Jan 2023.

In case of questions, please contact your respective DB Schenker contact.

Download: The Great Ocean Line

We would like to advise the changes in the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) levels for the 1st quarter of 2023 that will be applied on our existing quotations effective January 1st, 2023 as listed below.

Download: DB Schenker Announcement - TPEB BAF Q1 2023

We would like to advise the changes in the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) levels for the 4th quarter of 2022 that will be applied on our existing quotations effective October 1st, 2022 as listed below.

Download: DB Schenker Announcement - TPEB BAF Q4 2022

Effective June 16, 2022, the U.S Congress approved revisions to several provisions of OSRA, which President Biden immediately signed into effect. In all, revisions were made to almost 20 different regulations within OSRA, with effective dates for the revisions ranging from immediate effect to up to 3 years. An important item with immediate effect were those surrounding minimum data components necessary for Detention, and Demurrage invoices to be considered compliant. If not compliant, the invoices would be excused from payment.

DB Schenker is taking immediate steps to assure that any Detention/Demurrage invoices generated by Vessel Operating Carriers (VOC’S) in association with shipments when DB Schenker is acting as an NVOCC, are compliant with new OSRA Regulations. Specifically, some of the actions to be taken are as follows:

1. DB Schenker will expire US Demurrage and Detention tariff, effective September 1, 2022.
2. Assuring that VOC D&D invoices include the 13 data elements that are referenced in the new OSRA 2022 Regulations. (See data elements www.NVOCC.com)
3. When DB Schenker determines that the data elements are not compliant, it shall return non-compliant invoices to the VOC to give them the opportunity to make any necessary adjustments to have invoices become compliant with the new Regulations.
4. Should a VOC fail to make necessary corrections to non-Compliant invoices within a reasonable timeframe, DB Schenker has the option of initiating a formal Charge Complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission to advise them of any non-compliances for their investigation.
5. DB Schenker shall pass through all demurrage and detention invoices to shipper, whether or not it has provided Notice to VOC that the invoices are deficient. DB Schenker shall inform Shipper when it has provided Notice of non-compliance to VOC.

Once again, DB Schenker shall be following the developments of NPRM, and finally ANPRM actions of the FMC, and will provide any additional advisories to its Customers that might be required on this matter.

Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact your account manager or customer service representative.

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DB Schenker Announcement - September 1 2022 Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) 2022 Review of Detention & Demurrage Billing

Please see enclosed the PSS rates by specific lane for the LCL product, USA trade.

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Schenker LCL PSS Advisory August 2022

Please see enclosed the PSS rates by specific lane for the LCL product, USA trade.

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Schenker LCL PSS Advisory July 2022

In consideration of the uncertainty in the market, potential further disruptions due to port closures in China, June 30th expiration of contract between ILWU and PMA on the West Coast, and various geopolitical challenges, DB Schenker is publishing Market Adjustment Fee for shipments from Asia Pacific to the US as follows:

Effective July 1, 2022
FCL: USD 10,000 per container

We will continue to monitor situation closely and will provide updates based on developments in the market.

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July 1 2022 Market Adjustment Fee Notice, TPEB to USA
 

Please see enclosed the PSS rates by specific lane for the LCL product, USA trade.

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Schenker LCL PSS Advisory June 2022

Following announcements are issued by major Steamship Lines, please be advised of the intended NEW General Rate Increase (GRI) for all Eastbound cargo from Far East and Indian Sub-Continent origins to all destinations in Canada and USA with details as follows:

Following announcements are issued by major Steamship Lines, please be advised of the intended NEW Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all Eastbound cargo from Far East and Indian Sub-Continent origins to all destinations in Canada and USA.