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DHX - Dependable Hawaiian Express
6/15/2017
Congratulations DHX – Dependable Hawaiian Express, Oahu
In June 2017, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of opening our trucking terminal and delivery operation in Honolulu on Oahu. Like all other freight forwarders then, we were using trucking agents to deliver freight across the island. Because we used third-party agents, the scope of the services we could offer was limited. We now offer short or long term storage and warehousing, assembly and distribution, or local trucking on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. We were a freight forwarder to Hawaii, like many others, but opening on Oahu in 1992 made us distinct among the forwarding community. Read more here:http://ow.ly/WBfn30c0xfM
Guam over the road weight restrictions
BeginningJuly 3rd, 2017, Guam over the road weight limits will be enforced with fines being issued for loads found over weight. Cargo weight loaded to 20' containers should not exceed 36,000 lbs/15,000 kgs, 40' containers not to exceed 42,000 lbs/19,000 kgs. Weight of cargo must be evenly distributed across the entire container to avoid exceeding the legal maximum weight limit allowed for tandem axles.
Containers that are cited for being over the legal weight limit will not be allowed to travel over Guam roadways until adequate cargo has been removed or re-positioned to meet the maximum allowable weight.
Overweight fine for first offense is $500, plus $0.25 per lb, second offense $750, plus $0.50 per lb, third offense $1,000, plus $0.75 per lb. The per pound amount is for each pound over the allowed weight limit.
Unloading fees will be charged based on the degree of the logistics, equipment and manpower needed.
Fines and unloading cost must be paid by the consignee or owner of goods prior to cargo being delivered.
For more information please contact our Guam office atguam@dhx.com.
Port of Guam Terminal Handling Charge Increase
Matson Navigation Company (Matson) announced that on April 27, 2017, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved Port of Guam’s request for increases in tariffs, rates, and fees over a five-year period. The PUC approved increases of 7% in years one and two, and a 1% for years three through five. Year one increases became effective onJune 1, 2017.
Details of the approved plan are posted online at:http://www.portguam.com/sites/default/files/5-year_tariff_increase_pag_docket_17-01_04282017.pdf
Pursuant to Port of Guam’s first increase and in keeping with Matson’s longstanding practice of giving customers 30 days’ notice before rate increases, we will increase our rates for Guam and CNMI shipmentsJune 26, 2017.
The following summarizes this upcoming change:
Inbound from USWC to Guam
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EQT
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Existing Rate
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New Rate
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D20
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$800.00
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$ 848.00
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D40/D45
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$855.00
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$ 907.00
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Reefers
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$985.00
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$1,046.00
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Breakbulk *
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$ 38.00
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$41.00
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CFS*
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$ 38.00
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$41.00
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Transshipment to Saipan
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EQT
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Existing Rate
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New Rate
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D20
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$ 374.00
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$ 445.00
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D40/D45
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$374.00
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$ 445.00
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Reefers
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$ 374.00
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$ 445.00
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Transshipment to Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau**
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EQT
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Existing Rate
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New Rate
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D20
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$380.00
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$ 445.00
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D40/D45
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$380.00
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$ 445.00
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Reefers
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$380.00
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$ 445.00
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*indicates per revenue ton; all others per container
**effectiveJuly 26, 2017
Because of this increase in our underlying costs, we are changing the terminal handling charged to you to reflect this adjustment. THC on our less than container load rates to Guam will increase by $0.03 per cubic foot effective with sailings on or after June 26, 2017. By doing this, we are able to maintain our service levels as well as the financial stability you would expect and want from your service provider. We apologize for any inconvenience this change will cause you.
Should you have additional questions, please contact your local representative or Customer Service at our corporate office at1-800-488-4888or1-310-537-2000, Ext. 2020.