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DGX - Dependable Global Express
6/21/2016
Safety
of Life at Sea (SOLAS) - Verified Gross Mass (VGM)
The International Maritime Organization
(IMO) has added amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention in
order to mandate the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) for proper stowage of containers
on a vessel. Please note that the (VGM)
amendment applies on a Global basis to both import and export shipments but
will not apply to container shipments solely between two U.S. Ports as per
United States Coast Guard (USCG).
Stakeholders, merchants and regulatory
authorities in the industry are pursuing an ongoing discussion to ascertain the
implementation details and policies to accurately meet the requirements and
ensure that the processes and systems necessary for compliance are in order
before the effective date. We suggest that you contact your suppliers/merchants
to ensure they are made aware of this new regulation in order to avoid any
delays on your merchandise at Origin ports as processes may vary from country
to country.
DGX USA new Ocean export requirements:
LCL Shipments
As the shipper to the ocean carrier (DGX)
will now be responsible to report to the carrier the (VGM) to accurately
validate the weight/certify and meet (SOLAS) new guidelines.
FCL Shipments
Because DGX does not control the loading
for FCL shipments, shipper will need to provide the VGM. Please note that carriers may have different
cut-off times. Therefore, we require the VGM to be submitted to DGX at least 24
hours prior to the carriers VGM cut-off time.
In addition, VGM must be submitted
electronically to DGX by emailing it to your booking agent, noting the VGM on
SLI or Bill of Lading or by completing a VGM certificate. Please
indicate the following information when submitting VGM…
* DGX Booking No * Container No.
* Unit of Measurement * Date
* Name of Authorized personnel (must be authorized by shipper to
declare the VGM)
In regards to both LCL and FCL shipments,
the above information is based on the most recent information provided by the
Industry. Due to the current uncertainties that are still being addressed by
regulatory authorized personnel along with ports and ocean carriers, we
anticipate there will be ongoing changes and updates globally.
Should you have any question(s), please
do not hesitate to contact your local office to speak with a DGX
Representative, or call us at (888) 488-4888.
You may also log on to our website at www.dgxglobal.com.
Thanks you for your business - we
appreciate it!
Rate Changes
The
following rate changes apply by origin/destination, respectfully:
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RATE NAME
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EFFECTIVE DATE
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APPLIES TO
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AMOUNT
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Scale Fee
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7/21/16
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From United States to all destinations
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LCL: USD $7.00 w/m, minimum USD
$25 per Bill of Lading, when Shipper requires DGX to weigh the shipment to
verify the gross mass.
FCL: USD $25 per container plus any and all additional third party charges (obtaining
actual weight certificate, additional dray, demurrage, waiting time,
repositioning, chassis fees etc.), when Shipper requires DGX to weigh the
container to verify the gross mass.
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VGM Admin Fee
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7/1/16
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From United States to all destinations
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LCL: USD
$10 per Bill of Lading
FCL: USD $25
per container for the first container,
$10 for each additional container on the same Bill of Lading.
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Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS)
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7/1/16
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From United States, West Coast, East Coast and Canada to Australia,
New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and Papua new Guinea
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Will decrease to:
FCL:
US $15/20’ | US $30/40’
LCL: remains the same at $1 W/M
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Should
you have additional questions, please contact your local representative or call
our Corporate office at 1-310-669-8888 (local USA) or
1-888-488-4888 (toll-free).
Thank
you for your business - we appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Brad
Dechter
President