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Mechanical Problems Cause DelayThe Horizon Lines vessel, Enterprise has experienced some mechanical problems in transit to Honolulu. The normal arrival time is late Sunday or early Monday morning. This delay will mean the vessel will not arrive until after 6:00 PM this evening (February 8, 2010). This will mean a delay in recovery and cargo deliveries of about 24 hours. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service group at 800-642-6664.
Storms Cause Delay In Hawaii-Guam ServiceMatson Navigation’s vessel, MV RJ Pfeiffer 349E, has experienced mechanical problems, as well as extreme winds and high surf, on its eastbound voyage from Shanghai. As a result, the ship's arrival into Long Beach has been delayed. The vessel will be worked immediately upon arrival. Expected departure of MV RJ Pfeiffer 350W is noon on Thursday, January 28, with an ETA in Honolulu on Monday, February 1 at 5:00 p.m. This will mean a delay in cargo delivery in Hawaii of up to 36 hours. The Maui has also experienced weather delays during its Trans-Pacific transit and is now scheduled to depart Oakland at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, with an ETA in Honolulu at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 31. Although delayed, the ship will still arrive on weekend so there should be little disruption in deliveries. If you have any questions, please contact your local Hawaiian Ocean Transport / American Fast Freight office or our Customer Support Center at 800-642-6664
Hawaii Posted 01/11/2010 Hawaii-Guam Carriers File For Fuel Surcharge Increase
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
Alaska Posted 01/06/2010 Alaska Carriers File For Fuel Surcharge Increase
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
Washington Posted 12/31/09 New Facility Opens January 18, 2010American Fast Freight and its affiliated companies will begin receiving cargo at their new facility in Fife, WA as of 7:00 AM PST on Monday, January 18, 2010. There will be personnel stationed at the old receiving facility to re-route any drivers who had not gotten the notice of the new location. As of 5:00 PM PDT on Friday, January 15, 2010, no additional cargo will be received at the 901 Alexander Avenue facility.
Alaska, Hawaii Posted 12/15/09 Holiday Hours – Sailing Schedules
AlaskaChristmas: There will be only one sailing this week on Wednesday, December 23rd. Due to limited capacity, all cargo must be received at American Fast Freight’s Tacoma, Washington facility no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22nd to make this sailing. We ask that all dispatch requests be called in no later than December 22nd at 5:00 PM. There will not be a sailing departing on Friday, December 25th. New Years: There will be only one sailing this week on Wednesday, December 30th. Due to limited capacity, all cargo must be received at American Fast Freight’s Washington facility no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 29th to make this sailing. We ask that all dispatch requests be called in no later than Tuesday, December 29th at 5:00 PM. There will not be a sailing departing on Friday, January 1st, 2010. The American Fast Freight offices in Tacoma, Anchorage, Kenai and Fairbanks will be closed on both Christmas Day (12/25/00) and New Year’s Day (01/01/10). Partial crews and customer service personnel will be available on Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Eve day as well as through the National Customer Service and Dispatch center at 800-642-6664.
HawaiiChristmas Port of Seattle: There will be no change in the schedule for the sailing on Sunday December 27th. Cargo must be received at our Tacoma, Washington facility by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 23rd to make this sailing. New Years Port of Seattle: There will be no change in the schedule for the sailing on Sunday, January 3rd. Cargo must be received at our Tacoma, Washington facility by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 30th to make this sailing. ***Tacoma: Refrigerated Cargo must be called in by 3:00 pm Tuesday December 29th and delivered by Noon Wednesday, December 30th. Port of Long Beach: There will be only one sailing during this week, departing on Wednesday, December 30th. To ensure cargo moves on this sailing, we request it arrive at our Rancho Dominguez, California facility by 5:00 PM, Monday, December 28th. The Hawaiian Ocean Transport terminals and offices in Tacoma, Rancho Dominguez, San Leandro and Honolulu will be closed on December 25th and January 1st. Partial crews and customer service personnel will be available on Christmas Eve day and New Year’s Eve day as well as through the National Customer Service and Dispatch center at 800-642-6664. Happy Holidays to All
Hawaii Posted 11/30/09 Matson Vessel Departure to Honolulu DelayedDue to heavy seas and severe weather conditions on the eastbound transpacific voyage to Long Beach, the Matson vessel that normally departs Long Beach to Honolulu on Wednesday mornings, will be delayed this week by about 24 hours. The result will be a delayed arrival at the Port of Honolulu. The vessel’s revised ETD from Long Beach will be Thursday, December 3, at 1700, with an arrival in Honolulu on Monday, December 7, at 2100. This same vessel sails onto Guam from Honolulu but the normal arrival time in Guam will not change, arriving Tuesday, December 15 American Fast Freight / Hawaiian Ocean Transport will do everything within their control to expedite deliveries once cargo has been off-loaded from vessel. If you have questions about the status of specific shipments, contact your nearest American Fast Freight / Hawaiian Ocean Transport office.
AlaskaPosted 11/27/09 Barge Fuel Surcharge IncreasesThe barge lines serving Alaska filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a one percent (1.00%) fuel surcharge increase on shipments to Southeast Alaska. This increase takes the fuel surcharge up to 14.00% on all shipments, effective December 1, 2009.
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
Alaska Posted 10/8/09 Holiday Hours – Sailing Schedules
Alaska
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Hawaii: |
24.00% of freight charges, effective October 4, 2009 |
Guam: |
Guam: 25.50% of freight charges, effective October 4, 2009 |
Alaska: |
23.50% of freight charges, effective September 20, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 20.50% effective on September 8, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 13.00% effective on September 8, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
Alaska Posted 9/22/09
Although it is warm in other areas of the world, it is the time of the year again when it gets progressively colder in Alaska. That means American Fast Freight will start offering Keep From Freezing (KFF) Protective Service, effective on all shipments received on or after September 30, 2009. This will continue in effect until approximately April of 2010 depending on weather conditions.
For all shippers who have products which are susceptible to damage from exposure to freezing temperatures, this service will offer the protection needed.
Any AFF client who does not wish to have this service provided should contact the nearest American Fast Freight office and request a waiver form. If no waiver form is requested, the KFF protective service will automatically be provided as needed and invoiced for at the rates shown below.
Minimum |
$/CWT |
Maximum |
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Anchorage: |
$35.00 |
$1.10 |
$350.00 |
Fairbanks: |
$40.00 |
$1.30 |
$600.00 |
Kenai: |
$40.00 |
$1.30 |
$600.00 |
The KFF Waiver Form can also be down-loaded from our website at www.americanfast.com. Click on “Divisions”, then “American Fast Freight” and then click on “KFF Waiver Form” under “Related”.
Alaska Posted 9/10/09
The steamship lines serving Alaska filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a two percent (2.00%) fuel surcharge increase. This increase takes the fuel surcharge to 23.50% on all Alaska shipments, effective September 20, 2009
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
Guam: 29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
23.50% of freight charges, effective September 20, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 20.50% effective on September 8, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 13.00% effective on September 8, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
Hawaii Posted 9/10/09
The steamship lines serving Hawaii who filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a five percent (5.00%) fuel surcharge increase in the Hawaii and Guam markets have rescinded that increase. So rates will remain at 28.00% for Hawaii shipments and 29.50% for Guam.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
21.50% of freight charges, effective August 23, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 20.50% effective on September 8, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 13.00% effective on September 8, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
Alaska Posted 8/31//09
The barge lines serving Alaska filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a fuel surcharge increase of two percent (2.00%) for Central Alaska raising that fuel surcharge to 20.50%, effective on September 8, 2009. Fuel surcharges for Southeast Alaska shipments will be increased by one and one half percent (1.50%) bringing that fuel surcharge to 13.00%, effective on the same date
Hawaii: |
33.00% of freight charges, effective September 27, 2009 |
Guam: |
34.50% of freight charges, effective September 27, 2009 |
Alaska: |
21.50% of freight charges, effective August 23, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 20.50% effective on September 8, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 13.00% effective on September 8, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
Hawaii Posted 8/28//09
The steamship lines serving Hawaii filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a fuel surcharge increase of five percent (5.00%) raising the Hawaii fuel surcharge to 33.00%, effective on September 27, 2009. Fuel surcharges for Guam shipments will be increased by the same percentage rate bringing the fuel surcharge to 34.50%, effective on the same date
Hawaii: |
33.00% of freight charges, effective September 27, 2009 |
Guam: |
34.50% of freight charges, effective September 27, 2009 |
Alaska: |
21.50% of freight charges, effective August 23, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 18.50% effective on August 15, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 11.50% effective on June 29, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA Posted 8/14//09
The offices and terminals of American Fast Freight, Inc. and its divisions; American Relocation Service, AFF Distribution Services, AFF Logistics and the affiliated companies; Alaska Archives and Hawaiian Ocean Transport, Inc. will be closed on Monday, September 7th to celebrate Labor Day.
There will be no changes during this week in the sailing schedules to Alaska, or Hawaii. However any deliveries normally scheduled for delivery on a Monday, will be moved to Tuesday, September 8th.
Just as a reminder all hazardous materials shipments have to be to our facilities 24 hours prior to the vessel departure date.
Enjoy the Holiday.
ALASKA Posted 8/12//09
The steamship lines serving Alaska filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a fuel surcharge increase of two percent (2.00%) raising that fuel surcharge to 21.50%, effective on August 23, 2009.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
21.50% of freight charges, effective August 23, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 18.50% effective on August 15, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 11.50% effective on June 29, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA Posted 8/11/09
The barge lines serving Central Alaska filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a fuel surcharge increase of two percent (2.00%) raising that fuel surcharge to 18.50%, effective on August 15, 2009.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
19.50% of freight charges, effective August 5, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 18.50% effective on August 15, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 11.50% effective on June 29, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 8/11/09
The storm remnants from Hurricane Felicia have caused some minor disruptions in transferring cargo from the port of Honolulu via barge service to some of the neighbor islands. Below are listed the delays and/or changes in schedules.
Young Brothers barges departing from Honolulu into Kawaihae and Kahului are projected to arrive late due to tropical storm Felicia.
Monday’s Young Brothers barge bound for Kawaihae was delayed and sailed late. Cargo is expected to be available in Kawaihae on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009.
Monday’s Young Brothers barge bound for Kahului did NOT sail on Monday, August 10th. This barge is expected to sail today at 1200 hours, with cargo availability in Kahului on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009.
The Nawiliwili and Hilo barges remain on schedule. Young Brothers expects all barges to be back on schedule by Thursday, August 13th, 2009.
If you need to determine the status of a particular shipment, contact American Fast Freight / Hawaiian Ocean Transport Customer Service desk at 800-642-6664.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 8/10/09
Residents and businesses in Hawaii are breathing a sigh of relief as the once category 4 hurricane has continued to be down graded. As to today Felicia is classified as a tropical depression with sustained winds speeds at a maximum of 45 MPH. The islands will get wet however and some flooding is anticipated.
Upper-level wind shear has taken a toll on this system the last 24 hours, weakening it significantly from when it peaked as a category 4 hurricane late last week. Much of the shower and thunderstorm activity is displaced well to the northeast of the circulation center and this is the most likely area of tropical-storm force winds.
Over the next 48 hours expect gusty winds, especially in the higher elevations, along the coast, and in the channels between islands. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting in localized flooding issues. A high surf warning is posted for eastern facing beaches where waves will peak in the 10 to 15 foot range.
A tropical storm watch is in effect for The Big Island of Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, and Oahu. A flash flood watch is also posted for these islands.
American Fast Freight / Hawaiian Ocean Transport do not expect to experience any significant delays in delivering cargo on schedule. If you want immediate information on the status of any particular shipment you may have in transit to Hawaii, contact our customer service center at (800) 642-6664.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 8/07/09
The storm was downgraded to Category 2 as it moved west-northwest toward Hilo, Hawaii, at 10 mph. Felicia had maximum sustained winds approaching 115 miles per hour as of 2 a.m. PT, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.
But Felicia is expected to become less intense as it moves over cooler waters, according to the hurricane center.
Felicia could reach Hawaii by Monday, but by that time it may have weakened to a tropical depression or tropical storm, said meteorologist Derek Wroe at the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Even if the storm does not hit Hawaii as a hurricane, it can still cause flooding damage, Wroe said.
"Storms and depressions bring a lot of moisture with them and the wind may not be as strong when it comes in with a depression, but a depression is sometimes just as capable as bringing in flooding as a tropical storm," Wroe said.
Felicia is about 1,350 miles east of the Big Island, according to the weather service.
Contingency plans that are in place range from holding product on the mainland, the water carriers slowing vessels, navigating around or behind the Hurricane or in a worst case scenario holding departures. American Fast Freight and Hawaiian Ocean Transport will post any updates as needed on this site.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 7/29/09
This announcement was just sent out from one of the carriers serving Hawaii.
July 29, 2009
Subject: S.S. Maui Departure from Oakland Delayed Due to Electrical Problem
Due an electrical problem with the S.S. Maui after departure, the vessel was forced to return to the Oakland Terminal on Tuesday, July 28. The ship is currently in port, and repairs are being made. It is tentatively scheduled to depart Oakland 0600 Thursday July 30, with arrival in Honolulu expected to be on Monday morning, August 3. The vessel will begin discharge on arrival and cargo will begin to be made available shortly thereafter.
American Fast Freight and Hawaiian Ocean Transport are in the process of notifying all shippers who had cargo on this sailing and providing them with updates.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted7/29/09
One of the carriers serving Hawaii and Guam, Horizon Lines has announced a schedule change that may affect some cargo shipments from the ports of Tacoma and Oakland to Hawaii and Guam.
The normal Sunday departure from Tacoma will be one day later on Monday, September 14TH.
No Guam destined cargo will be accepted on this sailing.
And there will be an earlier departure from Port of Oakland to Honolulu on Tuesday, September 15th.
There will be no changes in the receiving cutoffs at the American Fast Freight and Hawaiian Ocean Transport terminals in Tacoma, WA and San Leandro, CA due to these changes.
ALASKA Posted 7/28/09
The steamship lines serving Alaska filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a fuel surcharge increase of one percent (1.00%) raising that fuel surcharge to 19.50%, effective on August 5, 2009.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
19.50% of freight charges, effective August 5, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 16.50% effective on June 21, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 11.50% effective on June 29, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA Posted 7/1/09
The steamship lines serving Alaska filed with the Surface transportation board (STB) for a fuel surcharge increase of two percent (2.00%) raising that fuel surcharge to 18.50%, effective on July 12, 2009.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
18.50% of freight charges, effective July 12, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 16.50% effective on June 21, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 11.50% effective on June 29, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 6/24/09
Alaska
The administrative and sales offices of American Fast Freight and their affiliated companies operating in Alaska will be closed on Friday, July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day. There will not be any change in the normal sailing schedule from Tacoma to Anchorage.
There will be partial operational crews working in Tacoma, Anchorage, Kenai and Fairbanks on Friday, July 3rd. We ask our Alaska shippers to attempt to get cargo to our Tacoma terminal by 4:30 PM on Thursday, July 2nd to allow for sufficient time to get it loaded for the Friday night sailing.
Hawaii
The Northwest operations and administrative office for Hawaiian Ocean Transport will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. The normal Sunday vessel departure from Seattle-Tacoma will be moved up one day, departing on Saturday, July 4th. Customers are asked to get cargo to our Tacoma receiving terminal by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 2nd in order to make this earlier voyage.
The office and receiving terminal in San Leandro will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. There is no change in vessel departures.
Rancho Dominguez offices and operations will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. There is no change in the vessel departure schedules from the Port of Long Beach. To make sure there is sufficient time to receive and load cargo for the normal Friday night – Saturday morning sailing, customers are asked to get their cargo to the Rancho Dominguez terminal by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 2nd.
If required, a limited amount of cargo can be handled by AFF/HOT on Friday, July 3rd but by appointment only.
ALASKA Posted 6/23/09
The barge carriers serving Alaska recently filed for a fuel surcharge rate increase with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The fuel surcharge for barge shipments to Southeast Alaska will increase by two percent (2.00%) bringing the charge to 11.50% effective June 29, 2009.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 16.50% effective on June 21, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 11.50% effective on June 29, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA Posted 6/16/09
The barge carriers serving Alaska recently filed for a fuel surcharge rate increase with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The fuel surcharge for barge shipments to Central Alaska will increase by two percent (2.00%) bringing the charge to 16.50% effective June 21, 2009.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 16.50% effective on June 21, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 9.50% effective on May 17, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 6/09/09
Hawaiian Ocean Transport, Inc. (HOT) recently announced the appointment of Kevin Kelly to the position of President. Matt LePage, Chairman of the Board for Hawaiian Ocean Transport made the announcement. Hawaiian Ocean Transport is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Fast Freight. Prior to the promotion Kelly served as the General Manager for HOT.
Kelly has been with HOT from its formative year in 1990 and has been an integral part in their growth to over $50 million in revenue in 2008. In addition to his new duties as President, Kelly will continue to manage the sales departments in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu and Maui. Hawaiian Ocean Transport currently has receiving and distribution centers in Tacoma, WA, San Leandro and Rancho Dominguez, CA and in Honolulu Hawaii.
Hawaiian Ocean Transport engages primarily in ocean transport of virtually any type of cargo to Hawaii and Guam, including refrigerated and project cargo. In addition they operate a cold storage center in both Rancho Dominguez and Honolulu and handle airfreight and intra island shipments.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 6/08/09
The carriers serving Hawaii and Guam recently filed for additional fuel surcharge rate increases with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The fuel surcharge for shipments to Hawaii will increase by eight percent (8.00%) bringing the charge to 28.00% effective July 5, 2009. The same percentage increase will apply to shipments going to Guam, bringing that rate to 29.50% also effective on July 5, 2009.
Hawaii: |
28.00% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Guam: |
29.50% of freight charges, effective July 5, 2009 |
Alaska: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 14.50% effective on June 9, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 9.50% effective on May 17, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 6/04/09
The carriers serving Alaska recently filed for fuel surcharge rate increases with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The steamship lines serving Alaska filed for a fuel surcharge increase of two percent (2.00%) raising that fuel surcharge to 16.50%, effective on June 21, 2009. The barge carriers filed for a two and one half percent (2.50%) increase raising that charge to 14.50%, effective June 9, 2009.
Hawaii: |
20.00% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Guam: |
21.50% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Alaska: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 14.50% effective on June 9, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 9.50% effective on May 17, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 5/20/09
The carriers serving Alaska, Hawaii and Guam recently filed for fuel surcharge rate increases with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The fuel surcharge for shipments to Hawaii will increase by three and one half percent (3.50%) bringing the charge to 20.00% effective June 21, 2009. The same percentage increase will apply to shipments going to Guam, bringing that rate to 21.50% also effective on June 21, 2009.The carriers serving Alaska filed for a fuel surcharge increase of two percent (2.00%) raising that fuel surcharge to 14.50%, effective on May 31, 2009.
Hawaii: |
20.00% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Guam: |
21.50% of freight charges, effective June 21, 2009 |
Alaska: |
14.50% of freight charges, effective May 31, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 12.00% effective on February 4, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 9.50% effective on May 17, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 5/6/09
The barge lines serving Southeast Alaska recently filed for a fuel surcharge increase with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The increase will be for two percent (2.00%), taking the rate to 9.50%, effective on all sailings on or after May 17, 2009.
Hawaii: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective May 24, 2009 |
Guam: |
18.00% of freight charges, effective May 24, 2009 |
Alaska: |
12.50% of freight charges, effective May 3, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 12.00% effective on February 4, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 9.50% effective on May 17, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA Posted 5/1/09
The Northbound Sailing from Port of Tacoma to the Port of Anchorage on Friday, May 1, 2009 will be the last sailing for automatic Keep From Freezing (KFF) service. KFF service will be reinstated as weather conditions dictate on or about the end of September of this year.
Any customer wishing, for whatever reason, to continue having KFF service provided for their shipments beyond the sailing date above should contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 642-6664.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 4/27/09
The carriers serving Hawaii and Guam recently filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for an increase in the fuel surcharges to be applied. The increase is for one and one half percent (1.50%) in both markets. The icnrease raises the fuel surcharge to 16.50% for Hawaii and 18.00% for Guam. The increases will apply on all shipments sailing on and after May 24, 2009.
Hawaii: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective May 24, 2009 |
Guam: |
18.00% of freight charges, effective May 24, 2009 |
Alaska: |
12.50% of freight charges, effective May 3, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 12.00% effective on February 4, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 7.50% effective on February 4, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 4/23/09
Hawaii: |
15.00% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Guam: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Alaska: |
12.50% of freight charges, effective May 3, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 12.00% effective on February 4, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 7.50% effective on February 4, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 4/21/09
Hawaii: |
15.00% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Guam: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Alaska: |
11.50% of freight charges, effective February 01, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to:
South Central Alaska is 12.00% effective on February 4, 2009
Southeast Alaska is 7.50% effective on February 4, 2009
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 2/3/09
After much debate and numerous delays, the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have finally announced an effective date for fee collections. That will be February 18, 2009.The long debated “Clean Truck” initiative became effective on October 1, 2008 but actual collection of fees has been postponed numerous times until now. One aspect of this initiative which is designed to reduce carbon pollution in the port areas is to phase out older polluting trucks. The ports are going to subsidize the truck replacement program through revenues generated by imposing this surcharge on all containers moving in or out of the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
For shipments of full container loads, the surcharge will be $35.00 per TEU (twenty foot equivalent container), and $70.00 per 40 or 45 foot containers. As American Fast Freight / Hawaii Ocean Freight are domestic ocean freight forwarders, who consolidate multiple shippers’ cargo into ocean containers for transport, these new charges will have to be prorated to the individual shipment level for all customers’ less- than-container load (LCL) cargo. We believe the most equitable basis with the most transparency will be to show that container surcharge as a separate line item on our invoices as cents per cubic foot, based on the cubic displacement of each shipment. Our charge to our customers to process and pay these fees will be $.06 per cubic foot.
American Fast Freight supports the primary objective of this initiative – to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. However we still take issue with some of the restrictive licensing requirements which would seek to eliminate independent owner operators from the market.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 2/3/09
The barge carriers serving Southeast Alaska recently announced a three and one half percent (3.50%) decrease in their fuel surcharges on shipments to Southeastern Alaskan Cities. That lowers the surcharge to seven and one half percent (7.50%) effective on February 4, 2009.
Hawaii: |
15.00% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Guam: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Alaska: |
11.50% of freight charges, effective February 01, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to
Southeast Alaska is 7.50% effective on February 4, 2009.
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 1/23/09
After a number of announced decreases in fuel surcharges, the carriers serving Alaska have announced an increase in their fuel surcharges. For Alaska shipments the fuel surcharge will be increased by one and one half percent (1.50%) to 11.50%, effective February 01, 2009. As there have been frequent changes, note summary of amounts and effective dates below:
Hawaii: |
15.00% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Guam: |
16.50% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Alaska: |
11.50% of freight charges, effective February 01, 2009 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to Southeast Alaska is 11.00%
effective on December 22, 2008.
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 12/19/08
The carriers serving Alaska have announced an additional decrease in their fuel surcharges. For Alaska shipments the fuel surcharge will be reduced by two percent (2.00%) to 10.00%, effective December 21, 2008. As there have been frequent changes, note summary of amounts and effective dates below:
Hawaii: |
19.50% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 15.00% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Guam: |
21.00% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 16.50% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Alaska: |
12.00% of freight charges, effective December 7, 2008 10.00% of freight charges, effective December 21, 2008 |
Fuel surcharge for barge shipments to Southeast Alaska will decrease by three percentage points (3.00%) from 14.00% to 11.00% effective on December 22, 2008.
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 12/11/08
The carriers serving Alaska have announced an additional decrease in their fuel surcharges. For Alaska shipments the fuel surcharge will be reduced by two percent (2.00%) to 10.00%, effective December 21, 2008. As there have been frequent changes, note summary of amounts and effective dates below:
Hawaii: |
19.50% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 15.00% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Guam: |
21.00% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 16.50% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Alaska: |
12.00% of freight charges, effective December 7, 2008 10.00% of freight charges, effective December 21, 2008 |
Fuel surcharge for barge service into Southeastern Alaska,
will be at 14.00%, effective December 1, 2008.
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
HAWAII Posted 12/09/08
The ocean carriers serving Hawaii and Guam have announced their General Rate Increase (GRI) filings with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The increase on various handling fees and basic freight rates will be effective January 4, 2009 for Hawaii shipments and on February 1, 2009 for Guam shipments.
There are numerous inclusions in the GRI filing. The Terminal Handling Charge (THC) will be increased by $175.00 Westbound and $90.00 eastbound for both Hawaii and Guam. Base ocean rates will go up by a low of $125.00 per container to a high of about $225.00 per container for certain commodities. Carriers also intimate there may be increase in the wharfage charges later in the year.
Additionally the Port Authorities of Long Beach and Los Angeles will soon implement a Clean Truck Container Tax that will be a separate item in their rate filings with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). This “tax” will be $35.00 for every twenty foot container and $70.00 for every forty foot or larger containers. This equates to a charge of $.06 per cubic foot for less-than-container load (LCL) shipments.
An additional “infrastructure improvements” surcharge for Guam shipments will be effective sometime after March, 2009. This new fee is to subsidize the purchase of three gantry cranes to increase capacity at the port.
While rate increases are never popular, the dramatic decrease in the cost of fuel has more than offset these increases when viewed on a per container basis. Fuel surcharges in Hawaii are 15.00% at the time of this notice. That is down from a high of 42.25% just months ago, which lowers the cost by $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 per container based on commodity shipped.
As always Hawaiian Ocean Transport and American Fast Freight will do everything in their control to minimize the impact on our valued customers of these rate increases and additional surcharges.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 12/01/08
The carriers serving Alaska, Hawaii and Guam have announced an additional decrease in their fuel surcharges. For Alaska shipments the fuel surcharge will be reduced three percent (3.00%) to 12.00%, effective December 7, 2008. For Hawaii the decrease is four and one half percent (4.50%) to 15.00% effective on December 1, 2008. And for Guam the decrease is the same percentage to 16.50% effective December 1, 2008. As there have been frequent changes, note summary of amounts and effective dates below:
Hawaii: |
25.00% of freight charges, effective November 2, 2008 19.50% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 15.00% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Guam: |
26.50% of freight charges, effective November 2, 2008 21.00% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 16.50% of freight charges, effective December 1, 2008 |
Alaska: |
20.00% of freight charges, effective November 9, 2008 15.00% of freight charges, effective November 23, 2008 12.00% of freight charges, effective December 7, 2008 |
Fuel surcharge for barge service into Southeastern Alaska,
will be at 14.00%, effective December 1, 2008.
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 11/25/08
The barge lines serving Alaska have announced an additional decrease in their fuel surcharges. For Southeastern Alaska barge shipments the fuel surcharge will be reduced three and one half percentage points (3.50%) to 14.00%, effective December 1, 2008. As there have been frequent changes, note summary of amounts and effective dates below:
Hawaii: |
33.00% of freight charges, effective October 12, 2008 19.50% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 |
Guam: |
34.50% of freight charges, effective October 12, 2008 21.00% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 |
Alaska: |
30.50% of freight charges, effective September, 21 2008 20.00% of freight charges, effective November 9, 2008 15.00% of freight charges, effective November 23, 2008 |
Fuel surcharge for barge service into Southeastern Alaska,
will be at 14.00%, effective December 1, 2008.
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
ALASKA, HAWAII Posted 11/20/08
The carriers serving Alaska have announced an additional decrease in their fuel surcharges. For Alaska shipments the fuel surcharge will be reduced a full five percentage points (5.00%) to 15.00%, effective November 23, 2008. As there have been frequent changes, note summary of amounts and effective dates below:
Hawaii: |
33.00% of freight charges, effective October 12, 2008 19.50% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 |
Guam: |
34.50% of freight charges, effective October 12, 2008 21.00% of freight charges, effective November 16, 2008 |
Alaska: |
30.50% of freight charges, effective September, 21 2008 20.00% of freight charges, effective November 9, 2008 15.00% of freight charges, effective November 23, 2008 |
Fuel surcharge for barge service into Southeastern Alaska,
will be at 17.50%, effective November 17, 2008.
There continue to be fuel surcharges assessed on motor carrier, intermodal and full trailer load linehaul transportation as well. In some cases these are flat charges per container, in others, they are stated as a percentage of freight charges. Every attempt will be made to update the rates on this site, based on receipt of filings from carriers. Each of our invoices will detail the fuel surcharge as a separate item, based on rates in effect at the time of the shipment.
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