OOCL issues update on services to and from Japan

OOCL services calling at the Ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya

OOCL’s vessels deployed in three services (KTX 1/2/3), providing connections with a number of Southeast Asian cities via Japan, continue to operate normally.

Grand Alliance services (PAX and NWX), operated by OOCL’s alliance partner Hapag-Lloyd, have seen disruption to calls at the Ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya since March 16th.  On March 31st, Grand Alliance service to and from Nagoya will resume as normal.

OOCL continues to accept bookings for shipments to and from Japan, except for the ports of Sendai, Hitachinaka and Kashima- all of which were badly damaged by the tsunami on March 11th.

Potential impact on operations due to radiation

OOCL is closely monitoring the situation in Japan and radiation levels at the Ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya.  The company will act on government advice and recommendations from relevant authorities in reviewing potentially necessary changes to its operations, including sailing schedules to and from Japan. 

OOCL has implemented precautionary measures onboard its vessels to ensure the safety of crew and cargo. The company is also aware of the concerns about the potential radioactive contamination of goods loaded inside some containers, and continues to work with the relevant authorities in Japan and various destination countries to meet any screening requirements.

To date there has been no case of radiation contamination detected on any container onboard OOCL vessels.  Meanwhile, the company urges customers to keep closely in touch with their suppliers to ensure that the sources of supply are clearly identified prior to booking.