Temporary Storage Charge/Extended Dwell Time - SSAT, PCT, & OICT

Temporary Storage Charge/Extended Dwell Time
SSAT, PCT, & OICT

 

Dear Valued ONE Customers,

We received the following notifications from SSA Terminals Seattle (SSAT), Pacific Container Terminal (PCT) of LGB, and Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) and are sharing with you as information. This ONE Customer Notification is solely for informational sharing purposes only. Ocean Network Express is not responsible for the accuracy or implementation of these charges. Please direct any specific “Temporary Storage Charge/Extended Dwell Time” questions to SSA Terminals Seattle (SSAT), Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), and Pacific Container Terminal (PCT) of LGB. 

 

SSA Terminals Seattle (SSAT):

Please be advised, effective Wednesday, December 1st, SSAT must implement a temporary storage charge in addition to the normal port demurrage charges on all import loaded containers discharged from ships at Terminals 5, 18, and 30 as stated below. As with other ports on the West Coast that either have already implemented additional storage charges or will soon be doing so, the failure of importers picking up their containers in a timely manner has created severe congestion issues that have prevented terminal operators from properly servicing vessels destined for their terminals. We sincerely hope the additional storage charge will encourage cargo owners to pick up their containers which will allow the terminals in Seattle to again properly service vessels destined to our port and once that has been accomplished, the temporary storage charges will cease.
 

A. Extended Dwell Time Fee – Applicable at Terminal 18, Terminal 30 and Terminal 5 in Seattle: In order to recover increased operating and storage costs incurred as a result of congestion caused by containers left on the terminal for extended periods of time, the following fee (the “Extended Dwell Time Fee”) will apply on a temporary basis to all loaded import containers, in addition to existing demurrage and port tariff fees:

(1).      No charges for free time (up to five days after a container is available for delivery);

(2).      $50 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 1-5 after free time);

(3).      $75 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 6-10 after free time);

(4).      $100 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 11-15 after free time); and

(5).      $150 per day for any days thereafter.

B. Applicability; Payment of Fee. Empty containers and export-loaded containers will not be subject to the Extended Dwell Time Fee. The importer of record in the shipping documents will be responsible for paying or arranging payment of the Extended Dwell Time Fee by check, money order, wire transfer, or any other methods, and pursuant to instructions provided by Operator through the Forecast website. Once the fee has been paid, the container will show as available in the Operator’s container tracking system. Appointments on import lanes may not be made until the fee has been paid and the container is shown as available on the Forecast website.  Waivers, refunds, and appeals of the Extended Dwell Time Fee will be handled in accordance with Section 18(D) and (E) of this Schedule.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance reference here: www.nwseaportalliance.com/cargo-operations/trucker-resources/trucker-news-updates/ssa-terminals-seattle-temporary-storage

 

Pacific Container Terminal (PCT) of LGB:

Please be advised, effective Wednesday, December 15th, Pier J/PCT must implement a temporary storage charge in addition to the normal port demurrage charges on all import-loaded containers discharged from ships at Pier J/PCT as stated below. As with other ports on the West Coast that either have already implemented additional storage charges or will soon be doing so, the failure of importers picking up their containers in a timely manner has created severe congestion issues that have prevented terminal operators from properly servicing vessels destined for their terminals.  We sincerely hope the additional storage charge will encourage cargo owners to pick up their containers which will allow our terminal to again properly service vessels destined to our facility and once that has been accomplished, the temporary storage charges will cease.
 

A.        Extended Dwell Time Fee – In order to recover increased operating and storage costs incurred as a result of congestion caused by containers left on the terminal for extended periods of time, the following fee (the “Extended Dwell Time Fee”) will apply on a temporary basis to all loaded import containers, in addition to existing demurrage and port tariff fees:

(1).      No charges for free time (up to four days after a container is available for delivery);

(2).      $50 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 1-5 after free time);

(3).      $75 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 6-10 after free time);

(4).      $100 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 11-15 after free time); and

(5).      $150 per day for any days thereafter. 

B.        Applicability; Payment of Fee. Empty containers and export-loaded containers will not be subject to the Extended Dwell Time Fee. The importer of record in the shipping documents will be responsible for paying or arranging payment of the Extended Dwell Time Fee by check, money order, wire transfer, or any other methods, and pursuant to instructions provided by Operator through the Forecast website. Once the fee has been paid, the container will show as available in Operator’s container tracking system. Appointments on import lanes may not be made until the fee has been paid and the container is shown as available on the Forecast website.  Waivers, refunds, and appeals of the Extended Dwell Time Fee will be handled in accordance with Section 18(D) and (E) of this Schedule.

Access to the terminal is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in our MTO Schedule which is available at www.ssamarine.com
 

Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT):

Please be advised, effective December 20th, SSA Terminals OICT must implement a temporary storage charge in addition to the normal port demurrage charges on all import loaded containers discharged from ships at OICT berths 55-59 as stated below. As with other ports on the West Coast that either have already implemented additional storage charges or will soon be doing so, the failure of importers picking up their containers in a timely manner has created severe congestion issues that have prevented terminal operators from properly servicing vessels destined for their terminals. We sincerely hope the additional storage charge will encourage cargo owners to pick up their containers which will allow our terminal to again properly service vessels destined to our facility and once that has been accomplished, the temporary storage charges will cease.

A.        Extended Dwell Time Fee – In order to recover increased operating and storage costs incurred as a result of congestion caused by containers left on the terminal for extended periods of time, the following fee (the “Extended Dwell Time Fee”) will apply on a temporary basis to all loaded import containers, in addition to existing demurrage and port tariff fees:

(1).      No charges for free time (up to seven (7) days after a container is available for delivery);

(2).      $50 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 1-5 after free time);

(3).      $75 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 6-10 after free time);

(4).      $100 per day for the next five days of storage thereafter (days 11-15 after free time); and

(5).      $150 per day for any days thereafter.

B.        Applicability; Payment of Fee. Empty containers and export-loaded containers will not be subject to the Extended Dwell Time Fee. The importer of record in the shipping documents will be responsible for paying or arranging payment of the Extended Dwell Time Fee by check, money order, wire transfer, or any other methods, and pursuant to instructions provided by Operator through the Forecast website. Once the fee has been paid, the container will show as available in Operator’s container tracking system. Appointments on import lanes may not be made until the fee has been paid and the container is shown as available on the Forecast website.  Waivers, refunds, and appeals of the Extended Dwell Time Fee will be handled in accordance with Section 18(D) and (E) of this Schedule.

Please refer to B58.Tideworks.Com/Forecast for additional information

 

This ONE Customer Notification is solely for informational sharing purposes only. Ocean Network Express is not responsible for the accuracy or implementation of these charges. Please direct any specific “Temporary Storage Charge/Extended Dwell Time” questions to SSA Terminals Seattle (SSAT), Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), and Pacific Container Terminal (PCT) of LGB. 
 

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Ocean Network Express (North America) Inc.

 

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