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31 August, 2016

Subject: VGM Manual Submission Fee & Lost Slot Fee – effective October 1, 2016

Please be advised that effective October 1, 2016, MOL will implement the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Manual Submission Fee for all export cargo. The fee is as follows: US$25 per container 

The VGM Manual Submission Fee is only applicable to recover extra cost incurred by MOL as a result of providing extra service for customers who have requested to process VGM submission manually (NOT via electronic VGM submission channels).

At the same time we have to inform you that starting October 1st, 2016 we will implement a “VGM Lost Slot Fee” of EUR100 per container which will be charged to the shipper for any container, which has to be rolled over due to non VGM submission on time for the load list. This will be on top of any additional storage or extra handling costs charged by the terminal.

Since the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) implemented the VGM requirement on July 1, 2016, MOL remains committed to ensure full compliance measures on VGM regulations, we are also committed to take utmost care to offer efficient methods for customers to declare VGM.

Our platform MOLpower.com provides the ability to electronically submit the VGM including a confirmation that your submission has been received in good order. Next to the MOLpower.com solution, we also encourage you to submit VGM documents via direct EDI, or portals such as CargoSmart, GT Nexus and INTTRA.

We appreciate your continued support to utilize MOLpower.com as well as other electronic submission channels. Electronic submission is efficient and it can reduce the human error which results in faster turnaround times. As always, we appreciate your business.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact your local sales office. Contact details can be found on our website www.molpower.com.
Yours faithfully,
 

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Dear customers,

 
we would like to inform you about cancellation about all existing credit lines with immediate effect. You can obtain your Original Bills of Lading for Export shipments against payment of all outstandings.

 
Import Containers will be released as well against payment of all outstandings. Many thanks for your understanding

 
Yours faithfully,
Hanjin Shipping Europe GmbH & Co. KG
German Branch As Agent for Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd., Korea Registered

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Mediterranean US Gulf Express (MGX) – Valencia Call

August 30, 2016

Dear Customer,

 
Further to our CustomerInfo dated August 8, 2016 we are pleased to inform you that the port congestion in the Port of Valencia has improved and port operation is back to normal.
Therefore Hapag-Lloyd decided that the Mediterranean Gulf Express (MGX) will resume the Valencia call instead of calling Sagunto.

First vessel to call Valencia will be:
 MV Manila Express (voyage 02w37), eta September 15, 2016.
Port rotation reads as follows:

For further information please contact your local Hapag-Lloyd office.
Kind regards,
Hapag-Lloyd AG

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Europe Australia Express (EAX) Service – UK Terminal/Port Change

 
Dear Customer,

 
We would like to inform you about the terminal change for the UK port call of our Europe Australia Express Service (EAX).

With the arrival of below voyage the UK call will move to London Gateway.

 
 MV CMA CGM Rossini (voyage 7002 S)
ETS London Gateway: January 5, 2017

 
Terminal Details
London Gateway
The Manorway SS17 9PD
London Gateway Port – Standford Le Hope
Great Britain

 
For further information please contact your local Hapag-Lloyd office.
Kind regards,
Hapag-Lloyd AG

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Region North America – Local Charge
USDA Cold Treatment Monitoring Fee (CTM)

August 23, 2016

 
Dear Customer,

 
Starting December 28, 2015, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) established a cold treatment monitoring fee or “User Fee” for all cargo receiving cold treatments monitored by APHIS, including those cold treatments conducted on board a vessel while travelling to the United States.

 
The User Fee is to be paid by the importer to the carrier providing the cold treatment service, who will then remit all User Fees collected to USDA APHIS. The User Fee will be phased in over five years, beginning December 29, 2015, as shown in the table below:

 
 1st Year: December 28, 2015 to December 27, 2016 $47.00 per container
 2nd Year: December 28, 2016 to December 27, 2017 $95.00 per container
 3rd Year: December 28, 2017 to December 27, 2018 $142.00 per container
 4th Year: December 28, 2018 to December 27, 2019 $190.00 per container
 5th Year: December 28, 2019 onward $237.00 per container

 
As required by the USDA APHIS, for all containers receiving cold treatment services provided by Hapag-Lloyd while on board a vessel travelling to the United States, Hapag-Lloyd will begin collecting the User Fee per the above table from the consignee in the United States. This User Fee will be collected in addition to the freight and any other fee or charge associated with cold treatment services provided by Hapag-Lloyd.

 
The User Fee will be invoiced by Hapag-Lloyd to the consignee for each shipment separately from freight and all other carrier or local agency charges. The User Fees are collected by Hapag-Lloyd on behalf of USDA APHIS and are not considered carrier revenue in any way. This will affect any shipments received after September 15, 2016.
For further information please contact your local Hapag-Lloyd office.
Kind Regards,
Hapag-Lloyd (America) LLC
as agent of Hapag-Lloyd AG

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General Rate Restoration
North Europe to South America East Coast

August 30th 2016

 
Dear Customer,

 
As a consequence of unsustainable ocean freight levels and in order to continuously provide a reliable service to you, Hamburg Süd and Aliança will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) applicable for all shipments from North Europe to the South America East Coast including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

The GRI will be effective October 1st 2016.
All existing rate agreements and contracts will be increased by the following amounts:
EUR 200/20’ UNIT
EUR 350/40’ UNIT

For further information please contact your local Hamburg Süd and Aliança offices.

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Partner Update – Hanjin Shipping

30 August, 2016

 
In reference to media reports stating a potential bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping, we are closely monitoring the situation to ensure your cargo is protected. UASC confirms we are in vessel and slot sharing agreements with Hanjin Shipping and are engaged in emergency contingency planning of containers which might be onboard Hanjin Shipping’s vessels.

 
We will provide you with an update on the situation of your containers as soon as available.

 
Yours sincerely,

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