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Dear Valued Customer,
In order to align all Trades throughout OOCL, as of 01/01/2015 the definition of Shipment Date for rate application purposes for Asia-Europe, Intra-Europe & Australia/New Zealand shipments will be altered from On Board Date (OBD) to Cargo Receipt Date (CRD – i.e. Gate-in date at 1st port). This will assist to eliminate confusion as to which rate level applies should vessel delays occur.
For the avoidance of doubt, the shipment date for rate application purposes as of 01/01/2015 will be defined as follows:
| Trade | Shipment date defined as |
| Asia-Europe | Gate-in date at 1st port |
| Transatlantic | Merchant haulage: Gate-in date at 1st port Carrier’s haulage: Outbound door appointment date |
| Australia & New Zealand | Gate-in date at 1st port |
| Intra-Europe | Gate-in date at 1st port |
In case of any question please do not hesitate to contact your Sales representative.
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