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DGX - Dependable Global Express
3/1/2018
Dear Valued Customers,
The following is
provided for your information:
Holiday Schedule
The following offices will be closed in celebration of
their local holiday:
Japan
|
Vernal Equinox Day
|
March 21
|
Hong Kong
|
Good Friday
|
March 30
|
Singapore
|
Good Friday
|
March 30
|
Australia
|
Labour Day (Fremantle)
Labour Day (Melbourne)
March Public Holiday (Adelaide)
Good Friday
|
March 5
March 12
March 12
March 30
|
Philippines
|
Maunday Thursday
Good Friday
|
March 29
March 30
|
Please remember that
certain offices are across the International Dateline. The dates above are
their dates, not the actual U.S. date.
Rate Changes
The following rate changes apply to origin/destination,
respectfully:
RATE TYPE
|
EFFECTIVE DATE
|
DESCRIPTION
|
AMOUNT OF INCREASE
OR DECREASE
|
Alameda Corridor Surcharge (ACS)
|
2/1/2018
|
Export Containers transported via rail
through LAX/LGB, CA
|
FCL: 20' / $25 and 40'/ $49
|
USA Trucking Industry Update
The US trucking industry is experiencing an increased driver
shortage as well as other factors critically disrupting operations and ability
to meet current demand. Truckers in several regions are requiring an average of
two (2) weeks advance notice. Factors and areas affected:
Factors Affecting Service
|
Affected Areas
|
- New
Electronic Log Device requirements
- Decreasing
availability of drivers
- Winter
weather in the Midwest, Ohio Valley, Southeast and Gulf
- Record-breaking
Import volumes
|
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Florida
- Memphis, TN
- New York, NY
- Savannah, GA
- Wisconsin
|
In an attempt to minimize delays in the supply chain, please
consider taking proactive measures that include placing bookings as far in
advance of the desired departure as possible and/or providing flexibility in
scheduling of pickup and delivery appointment dates/times.
We will continue to monitor the situation and work on
ensuring you obtain the levels of service you require and are accustomed to.
Marmorated Stink Bug Season Measures for FCL & Break Bulk
Shipments ex USA to Australia
The Marmorated Stink
Bug Season, which began September 1, 2017, will end on April 30, 2018. During
this period, all high-risk commodities are required to be fumigated at origin
to avoid delays and extra costs upon arrival in Australia.
If you are unsure if your goods fall into the high-risk category please contact
your local DGX office or check the commodity list on the below homepage.
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/before/pests/brown-marmorated-stink-bugs/season-measures?wasRedirectedByModule=true#containerised
Fuel Surcharge Increase – Hawaii, Guam, and CNMI
Matson Navigation Company (“Matson”) announced that due to a
steady increase in fuel-related costs over the last three (3) months, the
current fuel surcharges are changing. Accordingly, Matson will increase their
ocean fuel surcharge by 1.5 percentage points. The fuel surcharge for Hawaii
will be increased from 28.5% to 30%, for Guam from 29% to 30.5%, and for CNMI
from 34% to 35.5%, all effective with sailings on or after Sunday, March 18,
2018.
Because of
this increase in our underlying costs, we are changing the fuel surcharge charged
to you to reflect this 1.5% adjustment, effective with sailings on or after
Sunday, March 18, 2018.
By making
the above rate changes, we are able to maintain our service levels as well as
the financial stability you would expect and want from your service provider.
We apologize for any inconvenience these changes will cause you.
Should you have
additional questions or scheduling concerns, please contact your local office
or contact our DGX at 888-488-4888 or at 310-669-8888. For DHX Customer Service Center call us at 800-488-4888,
Ext. 2020. For Hawaii news updates
see News Updates at www.dhx.com.
Thank
you for your business - we appreciate it!