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DGX - Dependable Global Express
11/18/2015
Rate
Changes
The
following rate changes will apply by origin/destination, respectfully:
ORIGIN
|
DESTINATION
|
TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT
|
ADJUSTED RATE
|
EFFECTIVE DATE
|
All US Origins
|
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and Papua New Guinea
|
BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) Decrease
|
FCL: $353/20', $706/40'
LCL: $15 WM
|
January 1, 2016
|
All US Origins
|
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and Papua New Guinea
|
OTHC (Origin Terminal Handling Charge) Increase
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FCL: $150/20', $300/40’
LCL: $6 WM
|
January 1, 2016
|
All US Origins
|
Australia, New Zealand
|
LSS (Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge)
Decrease
|
FCL: $23/20', $46/40'
LCL: $1 WM
|
January 1, 2016
|
All US Origins
|
China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,
South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
|
GRI (General Rate Increase)
|
FCL: $240/20', $300/40' LCL: $10 WM
|
December 1, 2015
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West Coast U.S.A. Service to Brisbane
Effective November 22,
2015, the VSA members will service Brisbane from the West Coast U.S.A. via
Tauranga or Melbourne, extending the transit time to 27-30 days. The transhipment
service via Auckland has been omitted due to a decrease in volumes. The cut-off
and sailing schedule for Brisbane will remain the same and can be accessed
online at www.dgxglobal.com
at the Sailing Schedule link.
Should you have
questions regarding the above, please call us at our Corporate office at 1-310-669-8888
(local USA), 1-888-488-4888 (toll-free),
or contact the local office in Brisbane at +61-7-3606-4000.
IMO & DG
Requirement - Malaysian Ports and Port of Ningbo, China
The following requirements are in effect for the
Malaysian Ports:
The Strategic Trade Act
and Joho Port Authority Act (JPA) in Malaysia, which has been effective since
April 2011, provides control over the transportation of items, including arms
and related material, and other activities that will or may facilitate the design,
development and production of WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and their
delivery systems. Along with the JPA, these laws require the declaration and
permit application/ acceptance for most DG cargo when calling Malaysian ports,
with all IMO containers requiring special permit obtained from the Port Police
to allow for discharge and further transhipment.
As a result, we will
require the following for IMO and DG bookings involving a port call in
Malaysian ports as follows:
●
All
DG bookings calling Malaysian ports, including transhipment
or transit, will require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which must be
submitted with your Dangerous Goods documentation at the time of booking
●
All
IMO Class 1 cargo transiting via a Malaysian port will require both an MSDS and
End-User Certificate/Statement (EUS) which must be submitted with your
Dangerous Goods documentation at the time of booking
●
No cargo classified as IMO 1&7 will be
accepted if it requires a transhipment or discharge
in a Malaysian port.
●
Please
note that failure in submitting a required MSDS and/or EUS with your shipment
may result in booking cancellation or detention of cargo in Malaysia and may
include additional charges to the shipper/payor.
The following requirement is in effect for the Ningbo,
China Port:
Similar to the above,
the Ningbo Maritime Safety Administration set a new rule with immediate effect
that requires:
●
All
DG bookings calling port of Ningbo, China, including transhipment
or transit, will require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which must be
submitted with your Dangerous Goods documentation at the time of booking.
Should you have additional questions, please contact
your local representative or call our Corporate office
at 1-310-669-8888 (local USA) or 1-888-488-4888 (toll-free).
We want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your
loved ones for a very happy, healthy and safe Holiday Season.
Thank you for your business - we appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Brad Dechter
President