19th May, 2010.
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Carbon Foot Print
OOCL is delighted to have recently announced the launch of the OOCL Carbon
Calculator. The calculator is designed to assist you in measuring the carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions in your supply chain. OOCL’s carbon calculator is the first
emissions calculator of its kind to offer multiple shipment searches, and full
intermodal data using actual emissions figures from OOCL ships. It offers you a userfriendly interface, allowing you to generate excel reports according to your preferred
shipment.
The calculator results are based on OOCL's vessel fleet carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions data, using Clean Cargo Working Group calculation methodology. The
materiality, completeness and accuracy of the processes, data and methodology
were verified by PolyU (Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies) Hong Kong.
Do click through to test it out OOCL Carbon Calculator See how this applies to your
business.
Europe to Australia Peak Season Surcharge Expiry
OOCL has recently announced the expiry of the Peak Season surcharge on the
import trade from Europe to Australia. The effective date is from cargo load onboard
vessels from 1st June 2010.
European Union (EU) 24 hour
Advanced Manifest Regulation
OOCL would like to pre-advise our customers that the European Union (EU)
Customs' 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation transitional period during which
submission of Advance Manifest is not mandatory will end on 31st December
2010.
Effective January 1st 2011 all ocean carriers are required to submit a list of
legislation-defined data elements to EU Customs at a vessel's first EU port of call,
at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading onboard of the European Union bound
vessel. The regulation is applicable to all import cargo to or via any EU Port. This
means that all cargo details must be submitted to OOCL 24 hours before cargo cut
off in the Australian load port.
For more details about the requirements, please see the following information from
the European Union: http://ec.europa.eu/ecip/security_amendment/index_en.htm.
Shipments of Mixed Scrap to China
There are new regulations concerning shipments of Scrap material into China,
effective from 1st June 2010.
A China Customs notice (only published in Chinese), states that effective 1st June
2010, that mixed loads of 3 types of Scrap material is prohibited from being
imported into China. These cargoes are: Waste Paper
 Metal Scrap
 Plastic Scrap
Effective immediately the acceptance of above listed scrap cargo will only be taken
in straight loads. Additionally, these cargoes must be declared under one
harmonized commodity code on all documentation.
New AQIS Rules for Container Inspections
Importers are advised that AQIS are implementing new rules for the inspection of
import containers from 1st June, 2010. These changes enables AQIS to focus on high
risk areas and at the same time speed up deliveries of containers from low risk
areas. For details contact the local AQIS office.
Tighter Dangerous Goods Restrictions
In Shanghai
During World Expo
China authorities have advised that there will be tightening of restrictions on DG
cargo movement through the port of Shanghai during the World Expo. The period
involved is 1st April to 30 September, 2010. If you move DG cargo to or from
Shanghai, please enquire from your local OOCL office if the additional restrictions will
apply to your cargo.
Where to Find OOCL Bunker Surcharge Information
and Other Local Charges
Bunker surcharge levels are regularly reviewed. If you wish to access information
immediately at any time, the current Bunker Surcharges and other ancillaries at our
Public Tariff enquiry page. Alternatively the local charges and Bunker Surcharge
relating to the Australia trade are available 24 hours a day on our Local Home Page,
on our website www.oocl.com / Local/ Australia/ Surcharges or click OOCL - Local
Surcharges to go straight to the page. You may wish to Bookmark or add to
Favourites for future easy access.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchangelisted Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. Headquartered in Hong Kong, OOCL is one of the world's
leading container transport and logistics service providers, with more than 280 offices in 55 countries.
Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and
Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading
economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full
range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the
use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process. Website:
www.oocl.com
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