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Rate Increase
8.21.2008
Seafreight Line announces that a General Rate Increase will be effective on September 21, 2008 for cargo to Jamaica.

Thisincrease is a result of the continuing escalation of operational costs in these trade lanes and is applicable to all Southboundpublic and contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo.

General Rate Increase as follows:


20' Equipment$250
40' Equipment$500
45' Equipment$560
Break Bulk/Rolling Stock$10 W/M
Vehicles Under 760 CFT$200

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Thank you for your continued support.
Mayor of Doral Florida pays official visit to SeaFreight
8.20.2008
Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez of Doral Florida paid an official visit to SeaFreight’s head office to discuss matters of trade and mutual interest to the City and the Company.
The Mayor was accompanied by Susie Castillo, Assistant to the Mayor and Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera the City’s Economic Development Coordinator. Mayor Bermudez was the key note speaker at the FCBF Awards Ceremony on May 03, 2008 where SeaFreight was presented with the 2008 Company of the Year Award for its achievements in International Trade.
Mayor Bermudez is a strong proponent of continuing to develop Doral as a mecca for global trade and the City is currently home to the Miami Free Zone along with a large number of Export, Consolidator and Freight Forwarding Companies. SeaFreight has been a resident of the City for over twelve years when it built its 52,000 sqft Office and Warehouse facility.
The Mayor congratulated the Company on its success during its 16 years in operation and its growth in business to now include 19 Ports of call utilizing nine Vessels and a related Trucking Company of 90 Drivers. The Mayor highlighted areas of mutual cooperation towards further development of trade and the role the Company can play in promoting the City.
Vessel Sailing delay Friday, August 1st
7.29.2008
Dear customers:

We have been informed by the Vessel Owners that the Dry Docking of the Stadt Berlin is taking longer than expected.
We expected to have the Vessel available last week however now anticipate that we will have her early next week.
This is the Vessel that would have sailed Port Everglades this Friday, Aug/1.
As a result and as not to impact the rest of the schedule, the sailing will be delayed from Friday/1 to Tue/Aug 5th.

The Ports directly impacted by this delay are:
Kingston
Montego Bay
Grand Cayman
Aruba
Bonaire
Curacao
La Guaira
Pt.Lisas
Paramaribo
Manzanillo

We are doing all possible to have the Dry Dock expedite the completion of the work to put the Vessel back into serviceand deeply apologize for this delay.

If you have any questions, please contact our Sales or Customer Service Departments.
Bunker Surcharge
7.17.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective August17, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the United States and the Destinations of:

Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment July 17,
2008
August 17 ,
2008
Increase
20’ Container$402.00$492.00$90.00
40’ Container$788.00$968.00$180.00
45’ Container$891.00$1093.00$202.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$402.00$492.00$90.00
B/B Cargo$19.00W/M$21.00W/M$2.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
General Rate Increase
7.15.2008
Seafreight Line announces that a General Rate Increase will be effective on August 14, 2008 for cargo moving from Jacksonville,FL to Panama.

This increase is a result of the continuing escalation of operational costs in these trade lanes and is applicable to allSouthbound public and contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo.

General Rate Increase as follows:
US$100.00 per 20’ Dry Container
US$200.00 per 40’ Dry Container

Thank you for your continued support.
Bunker Surcharge
7.9.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective August10, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the UnitedStates and the Destinations of:

Cayman Islands

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment July 9, 2008August 10 , 2008BAF Increase
20’ Container$210.00$270.00$60.00
40’ Container$404.00$524.00$120.00
45’ Container$458.00$586.00$128.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$210.00$270.00$60.00
B/B Cargo$10.00W/M$10.00W/M 

Haiti

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment July 9, 2008August 10 , 2008BAF Increase
20’ Container$280.00$330.00$50.00
40’ Container$570.00$670.00$100.00
45’ Container$651.00$766.00$1015.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$280.00$330.00$50.00
B/B Cargo$12.00W/M$12.00W/M 

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Bunker Surcharge Chart
7.3.2008
How we calculate a Bunker Surcharge.

The Bunker surcharge calculation is based on the four week running average of the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Cushing Spot price of crude oil taken every Monday as published on Bloomberg.com. The spot price is put into a chart that we use to track the price per barrel of crude oil to calculate the four week running average. The first Tuesday of every month we will review the four week running average and publish a benchmark WTI Price per barrel that corresponds to a bunker surcharge amount that is presented in a Bunker Surcharge Chart in our tariff. This chart will show the various bunker surcharge charges by equipment size based on the (WTI) price per barrel, provide an effective date for the new bunker surcharge (30 day notice) and a new estimated date for the next increase or decrease (60 day notice).
Bunker Surcharge
7.2.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective August3, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the UnitedStates and the Destinations of:

Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname and Trinidad

The Bunker Surcharge will be

Equipment June 6,
2008
July 6,
2008
August 3,
2008
20’ Container$450.00$486.00$588.00
40’ Container$884.00$956.00$1160.00
45’ Container$998.00$1079.00$1308.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$450.00$486.00$588.00
B/B Cargo$21.00W/M$25.00W/M$27.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Bunker Surcharge
6.27.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective July 27, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the UnitedStates and the Destinations of:

Panama

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment June 13, 2008July 13, 2008July 27, 2008
20’ Container$99.00$139.00$139.00
20' Refrigerated Container   $325.00
40’ Container$198.00$278.00$278.00
40' Refrigerated Container   $375.00
45’ Container$241.00$341.00$341.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$99.00$139.00$139.00
B/B Cargo$8.00W/M$10.00W/M$10.00W/M


W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Panama Rate Increase
6.27.2008
Seafreight Line announces that a General Rate Increase will be effective on July 27, 2008 for cargo to Panama, applicablewith the sailing of Tuesday, July 29 from Jacksonville, FL and Wednesday July 30 from Port Everglades, FL.

This increase is a result of the continuing escalation of operational costs in these trade lanes and is applicable to allSouthbound public and contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo.

General Rate Increase as follows:
US$250.00 per 20’ Refrigerated Container
US$350.00 per 40’ Refrigerated Container

Thank you for your continued support.
Panama Reefer Maitenance Fee
6.27.2008
Seafreight Line announces that a Reefer Maintenance Fee will be effective on July 27, 2008 for cargo to Panama, applicable with the sailing of Tuesday 29, 2008 from Jacksonville, FL and Wednesday July 30, 2008 from Port Everglades,FL.

Reefer Maintenance Fee will be as follows:

US$100 per 20’ Refrigerated Equipment

US$150 per 40’ Refrigerated Equipment

Thank you for your continued support.
Panama Security Charge
6.27.2008
Seafreight Line announces that Security Charge will be effective on July 27, 2008 for cargo from Port Everglades, FL to Panama, applicable with the sailing of Wednesday July 30, 2008.

Security Charge will be as follows:

US$100 per 20’ Equipment

US$200 per 40’ Equipment

US$40 per Vehicle not Exceeding 760 cft

$4 W/M for Breakbulk/Rolling Stock

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Thank you for your continued support.
Advance Charge Collection Fee
6.27.2008
Seafreight Line announces that a 15% Collection Fee will be applied to Advanced Charges with a minimum of $10.00

A limit of $1000.00 per shipment will be set for Advanced Charges.

This Collection Fee will be charge to the Shipper or Freight Forwarder requesting the Advance Charged and is not applicableto Freight Forwarder’s Documentation Fees.

Thank you for your continued support.
US Government issues final rule for mandatory aes filing
6.14.2008
On June 2, 2008, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census issued in the Federal Register, the final rule for mandatory AES filings. Effective July 2, 2008 the following changes will take effect and must be in compliance no later than September30, 2008.

The main changes to the Rule are;
  • Vessel Carriers must have the ITN or exemption legends 24 hours prior to loading cargo on the vessel.
  • Penalties range from $1,100 to $10,000 and up to five years in jail depending on the type of violation. Examplesof violations include; submitting false or misleading information, failure to file and late filing. Penalties can be assessedto the filer and the provider of information to the filer for submitting false or misleading information, failure to fileand late filing. The carrier can be assessed penalties for not having all citations and exemption legends filed 24 hoursprior to loading cargo on the vessel.
  • All export information must be filed through the Automated Export System or AESDirect. Paper Shipper's Export Declaration(SED) will not be accepted.
  • Filers must provide carriers the Internal Transaction Number (ITN). External Transaction Number (XTN) is obsolete.
  • All "SED clauses" have been changed. Current Option 4 filers will still be able to continue using this option but thereis a moratorium on accepting any new requests.  
  • For further information and changes to our Documentation requirements effective July 2 2008, please contact our CustomerService and Sales Teams at 305-592-6060.
Bunker Surcharge
6.13.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective July 13, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the United States and the Destinations of:

Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment June 13, 2008July 13, 2008BAF Increase
20’ Container$366.00$402.00$36.00
40’ Container$716.00$788.00$72.00
45’ Container$810.00$891.00$81.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$366.00$702.00$36.00
B/B Cargo$17.00W/M$19.00W/M$2.00W/M

Panama

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment June 13, 2008July 13, 2008BAF Increase
20’ Container$99.00$139.00$40.00
40’ Container$198.00$278.00$80.00
45’ Container$241.00$341.00$100.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$99.00$139.00$40.00
B/B Cargo$8.00W/M$10.00W/M$2.00W/M


W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
SeaFreight Line teams up with Food For The Poor for Haiti relief
6.9.2008
COCONUT CREEK, Fla…..Television cameras and reporters were on hand to see nearly 20 tons of donated food loaded into containers for shipment to Haiti’s poor. The more than 39,000 pounds of rice, beans, canned fruits, vegetables, meats, bottled water, juices, and other non-perishable items was collected during a two-week long drive sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commissioners Barbara Jordan and Audrey Edmonson.

SeaFreight Line of Miami will ship the food to Port Au Prince, Haiti, and then Food For The Poor will distribute it to poor of the island nation.

“When poverty and hunger brought violence to the streets of Haiti, some people were saddened but did nothing,” said Food For The Poor’s Executive Director, Angel Aloma. “But the people of Miami-Dade County saw the desperate situation in Haiti and decided to do the right thing. Now we pray that others will be inspired to do likewise.” Various other area food drives have brought in pallet after pallet of food and medical supplies that will be distributed in Haiti by Food For The Poor but Aloma says that even with these donations and with Food For The Poor more than tripling its shipments of food to Haiti, the needs there are still tremendous.

Food For The Poor feeds millions of destitute children and their families in Haiti. Through its expansive networks of island-wide distribution hubs, Food For The Poor supports thousands of partners feeding the poorest of the poor. Together with its donors, including SeaFreight Line, and its missionaries, Food For The Poor continues to fight the battle against starvation in Haiti. To help with the food crisis in Haiti, log onto www.FoodForThePoor.org or call 1-800-487-1158
Bunker Surcharge
6.6.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective July6, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the UnitedStates and the Destinations of:

Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname & Trinidad

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment June 6, 2008July 6, 2008BAF Increase
20’ Container$450.00$486.00$36.00
40’ Container$884.00$956.00$72.00
45’ Container$998.00$1079.00$81.00
Vehicles under 730 cft$450.00$486.00$36.00
B/B Cargo$21.00W/M$25.00W/M$4.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Bunker Increase Chart
5.16.2008
How we calculate a Bunker Surcharge.

The Bunker surcharge calculation is based on the four week running average of the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Cushing Spot price of crude oil taken every Monday as published on Bloomberg.com. The spot price is put into a chart that we use to track the price per barrel of crude oil to calculate the four week running average. The first Tuesday of every month we will review the four week running average and publish a benchmark WTI Price per barrel that corresponds to a bunker surcharge amount that is presented in a Bunker Surcharge Chart in our tariff. This chart will show the various bunker surcharge charges by equipment size based on the (WTI) price per barrel, provide an effective date for the new bunker surcharge (30 day notice) and a new estimated date for the next increase or decrease (60 day notice).
SeaFreight Line supports Caribbean Heritage Month, June 2008
5.7.2008
Miami FL…..In observance of Caribbean Heritage Month celebrated throughout the U.S. in the month of June, SeaFreight has announced it’s collaboration with a number of events in the Caribbean community.

The Company is working with the Caribbean American Heritage Foundation (www.cahfi.org) on two special events; Caribbean Unplugged on June 13, a major music concert featuring top Soca performers and the movie premier of Calypso Dreams on June 26.

Additionally the Company has teamed up with Lalo Music Entertainment of Trinidad in providing logistic support services for the movement of Musical equipment and specially equipped Trucks for the various Mardi Gras type Caribbean Carnival’s that will be held during June and into the summer months in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, New York, Baltimore and Washington DC

The Company is also a Silver sponsor of the Caribbean American Business Expo being held in Orlando over Memorial Weekend.

“As always, we are very pleased to be involved with these events not only during Caribbean Heritage month but throughout the year. We are not only doing business in the Caribbean but we are a Caribbean company ourselves and have an affinity to our region” says David Ross, Executive Vice President of the Company while sharing the news of the Company’s activities.

Bunker Surcharge
5.2.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective June 8, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving from the United States to Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname and Trinidad.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment
20’ Container
40’ Container
45’ Container
Vehicles
(Less than 760 cft)
B/B Cargo
Current BAF
$348.00
$680.00
$768.00
$348.00

$16.00W/M
June 8/08
$450.00
$884.00
$998.00
$450.00

$21.00W/M
BAF Increase
$102.00
$204.00
$230.00
$102.00

$5.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Notice To The Trade
5.2.2008
Seafreight Line announces that a General Rate Increase will be effective on June 1, 2008 for cargo to Aruba, Curacao andBonaire, applicable with the sailing of Tuesday, June 3 from Jacksonville, FL and Friday, June 6 from Port Everglades,FL.

This increase is a result of the continuing escalation of operational costs in these trade lanes and is applicable to allSouthbound public and contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo.

General Rate Increase as follows:
US$150.00 per 20’ and Vehicles under 730 cft - US$300 per 40’ - US$337 per 45’ equipment

We appreciate your continued support. For further information, please call our Sales Department at (305) 592-6060
Bunker Surcharge
4.21.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective May 25, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving from the United States to Panama.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment
20’ Container
40’ Container
45’ Container
B/B Cargo
Current BAF
$81.00
$162.00
$202.00
$7.00W/M
May 25/08
$99.00
$198.00
$241.00
$8.00W/M
BAF Increase
$18.00
$36.00
$39.00
$1.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Bunker Surcharge
4.11.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective May 11, 2008 as a resultof the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving from the United States to Haiti.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment
20’ Container
40’ Container
45’ Container
B/B Cargo
Current BAF
$258.00
$500.00
$566.00
$11.00W/M
May 11/08
$280.00
$570.00
$651.00
$12.00W/M
BAF Increase
$22.00
$70.00
$85.00
$1.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Bunker Surcharge
4.1.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective May 4, 2008 as a resultof the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving from the United States to , Aruba,Barbados, Bonaire Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad andVenezuela.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment
20’ Container
40’ Container
45’ Container
B/B Cargo
Current BAF
$330.00
$644.00
$729.00
$15.00W/M
May 4/08
$348.00
$680.00
$768.00
$16.00W/M
BAF Increase
$18.00
$36.00
$39.00
$1.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
FCBF Names SeaFreight, 2008 Firm of the Year.
3.27.2008
Miami FL…… The Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association Board of Directors, takes sincere pleasure in announcing that Seafreight Agencies has been chosen as the “2008 Firm of the Year”.

This honor is awarded to those select companies which demonstrate unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction, quality services, and dedication to preserving and expanding successful professional partnerships with its customers, partners and associations such as the FCBF in support of the continued advancement of the trade and logistics industry in Florida.

It is worth noting that Seafreight Agencies was chosen from over 300 logistics industry companies, by an extensive panel of its peers that make up the FCBF regular membership. These include representatives from throughout the logistics and trade industry including customs brokers, forwarders & NVO’s.

Seafreight Agencies will be recognized, and award presented at the FCBF 49th Annual Gala Installation Dinner on Saturday, May 03, 2008 at the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel, Poinciana Ballroom, 711 NW 72 Avenue. The reception will begin at 7:00pm and the dinner and program will commence at 8:00pm.

Again, congratulations on being selected as this year’s recipient of this prestigious award.

For the Board of Directors
Barbara Pimentel
Executive Vice President
Florida Customs Brokers &
Forwarders Association, Inc. (FCBF)
Notice To The Trade
3.14.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) and the local Miami and Jacksonville drayage effective April 15, 2008, as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the United States and Grand Cayman.

Bunker Surcharge

Equipment
20’ Container
40’ Container
45’ Container
B/B Cargo
Current BAF
$192.00
$368.00
$417.00
$9.00W/M
April 15/08
$210.00
$404.00
$458.00
$10.00W/M
BAF Increase
$18.00
$36.00
$41.00
$1.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Local Miami Drayage:

From $300.00 to $330.00

Local drayage rates and area limits are defined as follows:

Local South Florida Drayage
South Florida area is:
To the North: Broward/Palm Beach County Line
To the South: City of Cutler Ridge (Miami-Dade County)

Local Jacksonville, Florida, Drayage: (Jacksonville area is: City of Jacksonville)

From $185.00 to $225.00

Notes:
Extra Stops in the local drayage area, will be charged at half the price of a local Round-Trip Drayage Rate.


Thank you for your continued support.
Notice To The Trade
3.7.2008
Seafreight Line announces that a General Rate Increase will be effective for cargo to all ports in Venezuela, applicable with the sailing of Tue/April 8 from Jacksonville, FL and Friday/April 11 from Port Everglades.

This increase is a result of the continuing escalation of operational costs in these trade lanes and is applicable to all Southbound public and contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo.

General Rate Increase as follows:
US$150.00 per 20’ - US$300 per 40’ - US$337 per 45’ equipment

We appreciate your continued support. For further information, please call our Sales Department at (305) 592-6060
Notice To The Trade
2.29.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effectiveMarch 30, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between theUnited States and the destinations of:
Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Trinidadand Venezuela.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment           Current BAF      March30/08 BAF        Increase
20’ Container           $288.00              $312.00                 $24.00
40’ Container           $560.00              $608.00                 $48.00
45’ Container           $634.00              $688.00                 $54.00
B/B Cargo               $12.00W/M          $14.00W/M          $2.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.
 

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Notice To The Trade
1.18.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it has revised and reduced the amount of increase of Bunker Surcharge(BAF) previously announced for February 17, 2008.
 
This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between the UnitedStates and the destinations of:
Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia,
St Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad & Venezuela.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment           Current BAF      Feb.17/08 BAF        Increase
20’ Container           $258.00              $288.00             $  30.00
40’ Container           $500.00              $560.00             $  60.00
45’ Container           $566.00              $634.00             $  68.00
B/B Cargo               $11.00W/M         $12.00 W/M        $1.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

 

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
Notice To The Trade
1.17.2008
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effectiveFebruary 17, 2008 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving between theUnited States and the destinations of:
Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Panama, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname,Trinidad & Venezuela.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment           Current BAF      Feb.17/08 BAF        Increase
20’ Container           $258.00              $306.00             $  48.00
40’ Container           $500.00              $596.00             $  96.00
45’ Container           $566.00              $674.00             $108.00
B/B Cargo               $11.00W/M         $13.00 W/M       $2.00W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

 

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.

Thank you for your continued support.
SeaFreight appoints Ana Diaz & Danny Vargas as Vice President’s
1.1.2008
Miami FL……SeaFreight Agencies USA Inc recently announced the appointments of Ana Diaz and Danny Vargas as Vice President’s, Sales & Marketing. “Ana has been a key member of the Company for over 10 years and is a dedicated professional who has made a great contribution to the Company. We are excited for Ana and know that she will continue to play a significant role in the growth of our Sales” expressed David Ross, the Company’s Executive Vice President. “Additionally, we are very pleased that Danny joined us bringing over 20 years of industry experience to the Company including positions at Safmarine, Roadway Transport and over 12 years with Maersk Line in Sales leadership positions. Danny is a proven professional who will help us develop improved Marketing programs to grow our market share and revenues”.

Together, Ana and Danny will jointly be responsible for the overall management of the Sales and Marketing of Seafreight Line’s container services between Florida ports and ports in the Caribbean, North Coast South America, and Panama.
SeaFreight announces promotion of David G. Ross
11.23.2007
Miami FL….Miami operated SeaFreight Line announced the promotion of David G. Ross to the position of Executive Vice President, effective December 1st.
In his new capacity, David will have overall responsibility for the management of Seafreight Line’s container services between Florida ports and ports in the Caribbean, North Coast South America, and Panama, as well as the direction of the agency staff in Miami.
David joined Seafreight Agencies in January 1995 as Vice President Marketing when the company was but three years old and operated two vessels in the Caribbean trade.
Today Seafreight Line operates nine vessels to 18 ports, and David has been a driving force in the growth of Seafreight Line’s activity and revenues. A native of Trinidad, David previously held senior marketing positions at P&O Nedlloyd and Kirk Line in Florida before joining Seafreight Agencies.
David is a Director of Seafreight Line Ltd, Seafreight Agencies (USA) Inc., and SeaTerminal Holdings LLC.
With this appointment, Seafreight continues to strengthen and streamline its management structure and operations in preparation for further service enhancement.
SeaFreight Line begins Panama and Cap Haitien Services
11.6.2007
Miami FL……Miami operated SeaFreight Line Ltd. announced commencement of weekly fixed-day service to Manzanillo International Terminal, Panama and
Cap Haitien, Haiti.
The new service will begin with first Vessel calls on Tuesday Oct/30 and Thursday Nov/1 respectively with continuing same fixed-day weekly calls thereafter.
The Company announced that it had appointed C.B. Fenton Panama and CAP Shipping S.A. Haiti as Agents in those respective markets.
“This is an exciting time for us as we continue to expand the services that we can offer to our Clients. Panama is a traditional and growing trading partner within our area and our schedule will present great opportunities for cargo to/from Panama with very attractive transit’s. Cap Haitien is a growing Port serving the north coast of Haiti and has great potential opening up a new opportunity for that country” the Carrier reported.
SeaFreight Line has been providing Ocean Transportation services for 15 years and currently operates 5 x 1,000 TEU and 4 x 500 TEU Vessels between Florida, the Caribbean and North Coast South American Trades. In addition to the two new Ports of call, the Carrier already offers weekly fixed-day service between Jacksonville & Port Everglades Florida and Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grand Cayman, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Margarita, Montego Bay, St.Lucia, St.Vincent, Suriname, Puerto Cabello and LaGuaira Venezuela as well as twice weekly service to Kingston, Jamaica and Point Lisas, Trinidad.
The Carrier offers various sizes Dry and Refrigerated Containers as well as accepts Break Bulk cargo such as Boats, Vehicles etc. on Flat Racks.
You can obtain more information by contacting the local SeaFreight representative or the Carrier and visiting their Web Site www.seafreightagencies.com.
Bunker Fuel Increase Nov/4/07
10.2.2007
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective November 4, 2007 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving from the United States to the Destinations of: Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad & Venezuela.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

EQUIPMENT SIZE INCREASED BY EFF NOV/4/07
20' EQUIPMENT $48.00 $216.00
40' EQUIPMENT $96.00 $416.00
45' EQUIPMENT $108.00 $471.00

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.
Thank you for your continued support.
Stadt Berlin sails on her 100th Voyage
9.28.2007

Miami FL…….Miami operated SeaFreight Line celebrated the 100th voyage of the Stadt Berlin at Port Everglades on Friday September 28th 2007.
Joining the celebration onboard the Vessel, amongst others were Phil Allen, CEO Port Everglades Port Authority, Manny Almira, Marketing Director Port Everglades, John Gorman III, CEO of Florida Transportation Services, Raul Perez, Operations Director FTS and well as various Company personnel and Guests. The Stadt Berlin sailed on her first voyage for SeaFreight Line from Port Everglades on March 15th 2002.
In the Photo from the left, Phil Allen of Port Everglades presents Capt. R. Sudiev with a Plaque commemorating the occasion with David Ross, V.P. of the SeaFreight. In addition to the Stadt Berlin, the Carrier operates seven other Vessels between Florida, the Caribbean and North Coast South American Trades with it’s weekly
and bi-weekly fixed-day services.
You can obtain more information by contacting the local SeaFreight representative or the Carrier at 305-592-6060 and visiting their Web Site www.seafreightagencies.com.
General Rate Increase
8.29.2007
Miami operated SeaFreight Line, amongst other Ocean Carriers in the respective area Discussion Agreements, has announced the following
Rate Increases necessary in view of operational costs that the Carriers continue to face in all phases of the operating area;

To Venezuela
EFFECTIVE WITH THE SAILING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2007
US$200.00/20’
US$400.00/40’
US$450.00/45’

To Jamaica, St Lucia and Grenada
EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2007
$50.00/20’  
$100.00/40’
$120.00/45’  
$50.00 per Unit on Vehicles not exceeding 730 Cft.

To Trinidad and St Vincent
EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2007
$100.00/20’
$200.00/40’  
$240.00/45’
$100.00 per Unit on Vehicles not exceeding 730 Cft.

These increases apply to all Public Tariff and Service Contract rate levels.
Should you require any additional information, please contact Seafreight Line Miami or any Agent.
Eight Vessels = Faster transit to the Caribbean
8.27.2007
Miami FL……Miami operated Ocean Cargo Carrier, SeaFreight Line announced improvements in transit time to key markets due to reorganization of Vessel Schedules. The day of the week call at Haiti is now every Saturday, Montego Bay, St.Lucia, St.Vincent every Monday, Grand Cayman, Trinidad & Grenada every Tuesday. “This represents at least one full day improvement in the transit to these respective markets, which in today’s market place can be quite significant”, says the Carriers Vice President of Sales, David Ross. “With the addition of our Eight Vessel, we are able to improve the transit to a number of our Ports by further splitting the services into different strings and getting to destination faster” continued Ross. The Carrier operates 5 x 1,000 TEU and 3 x 500 TEU Vessels, including the recent charter, between Florida, the Caribbean and North Coast South American Trades with it’s weekly and bi-weekly fixed-day services. The Carrier offers various sizes of Dry and Refrigerated Containers as well as accepts Break Bulk cargo such as Boats, Vehicles etc. on Flat Racks. You can obtain more information by contacting the local SeaFreight representative or the Carrier at 305-592-6060 and visiting their Web Site www.seafreightagencies.com
Seafreight Line moves up
8.20.2007
Miami FL……Miami operated SeaFreight Line moved up to the 32nd spot in the ranking of Ocean Carriers carrying U.S.Exports to the World for the first quarter 2007.

The ranking, published by the Journal of Commerce in their July, 23 2007 edition of the top 100 Shipping Lines, showed a 17 % growth in the Carriers volume compared with the same period in 2006.

SeaFreight Line has been providing Ocean Transportation services for 15 years and currently operates 5 x 1,000 TEU and 3 x 500 TEU Vessels between Florida, the Caribbean and North Coast South American Trades with it’s weekly fixed-day services between Jacksonville & Port Everglades and Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grand Cayman, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Margarita, Montego Bay, St.Lucia, St.Vincent, Suriname, Puerto Cabello and LaGuaira Venezuela as well as twice weekly service to Kingston Jamaica and Point Lisas Trinidad.The Carrier offers various sizes of Dry and Refrigerated Containers as well as accepts Break Bulk cargo such as Boats, Vehicles etc. on Flat Racks. You can obtain more information by contacting the local SeaFreight representative or the Carrier at 305-592-6060 and visiting their Web Site www.seafreightagencies.com.
Bunker Fuel Increase September 2, 2007
8.3.2007
Seafreight Line announces that it will be increasing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective September 2, 2007 as a result of the continued extended upward trend in Fuel prices.

This increase is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving from the United States to the Destinations of: Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grand Cayman, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad & Venezuela.

The Bunker Surcharge will be:

Equipment           Current BAF      Sep/2/07 BAF        Increase

20’ Container           $144.00              $168.00               $24.00

40’ Container           $272.00              $320.00               $48.00

45’ Container           $309.00              $363.00               $54.00

B/B Cargo                $6.00 W/M         $7.00 W/M           $1.00 W/M

W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.

Seafreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.
Thank you for your continued support.
Seafreight Line announces service to Haiti, Cayman Islands and Montego Bay, Jamaica
5.9.2007
Miami FL……SeaFreight Line is pleased to announce commencement of weekly fixed-day service between Jacksonville & Port Everglades Florida and Port Au Price Haiti, Georgetown Grand Cayman and Montego Bay Jamaica.

The new service will begin on Tuesday May/15 ex Jacksonville to all three Ports, Wednesday May/16 ex Port Everglades to Haiti and Friday May/18 ex Port Everglades to Grand Cayman and Montego Bay.

The fixed day arrivals at Destination are every Sunday in Haiti, every Tuesday in Montego Bay and every Wednesday in Grand Cayman.

The Company announced that it had appointed West Indian Marine Cayman Islands and Total Transport Haiti as Agents in those respective markets while SeaFreight Jamaica Ltd. will serve the Clients in Montego Bay.

SeaFreight Line has been providing Ocean Transportation services for 15 years and currently operates 5 x 1,000 TEU and 2 x 500 TEU Vessels between Florida, the Caribbean and North Coast South American Trades. In addition to the three new Ports of call, the Carrier already offers weekly fixed-day service between Jacksonville & Port Everglades and Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Margarita, St.Lucia, St.Vincent, Suriname, Puerto Cabello and LaGuaira Venezuela as well as twice weekly service to Kingston Jamaica and Point Lisas Trinidad.

The Carrier offers various sizes Dry and Refrigerated Containers as well as accepts Break Bulk cargo such as Boats, Vehicles etc. on Flat Racks.

You can obtain more information by contacting the local SeaFreight representative or the Carrier at 305-592-6060 and visiting their Web Site www.seafreightagencies.com.
Chartered Vessels
11.15.2006
Miami, FL
 
Miami operated SeaFreight Line announced that it had Chartered two additional Vessels to accommodate the heavy volume of cargo moving during this year’s holiday season.
The M/V Naya and the M/V Lubava have joined the other Five 1,000 TEU capacity Vessels that the Carrier operates in its twice weekly fixed day service between Florida, the Caribbean and North Coast of South America.
“We are extremely pleased with the volume of cargo flowing through the system and in order to make sure that all of our Clients receive their shipments in a timely manner, we decided that the additional Vessels were required” says the Carriers VP of Marketing, David Ross.
The Carrier recently starting serving St.Lucia, St.Vincent and Grenada which have “taken off like a rocket” says Ross “and this has added to the additional cargo volume as well as now calling Jamaica and Trinidad twice per week since September”.
Overall, through the first nine months of the year, the Carrier reported volume growth of 22.5% over the same period in 2005.
Notice to the trade
11.8.2006
Miami, FL
 
SeaFreight Line announces that it will be reducing the current Bunker Surcharge (BAF) ,effective December 3rd, 2006  as a result of the continued extended downward trend in Fuel prices.
This reduction is applicable to all public and service contract rates for cargo moving from the United States to the Destinations of: Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad & Venezuela.
The Bunker Surcharge will be:
Equipment           Current BAF      Dec/3/06 BAF      Reduction
20’ Container           $144.00              $120.00               $24.00
40’ Container           $272.00              $224.00               $48.00
45’ Container           $309.00              $255.00               $54.00
B/B Cargo              $6.00 W/M          $5.00 W/M           $1.00 W/M
W/M = 2,000 lbs/40cft whichever is greater.
 
SeaFreight Line will continue to monitor the bunker prices and make adjustments as need be.
SeaFreight Line begins new service to eastern caribbean
9.5.2006
Miami, FL
 
Miami operated Cargo Shipping Company, SeaFreight Line, has announced the commencement of a weekly fixed day service to the Eastern Caribbean Ports of St.Lucia, St.Vincent and Grenada.
The Vessels will sail from Jacksonville & Port Everglades (Miami) Florida every Tuesday and Wednesday respectively, with a transit to the Islands of 7 days.
The Company announced that it had appointed Baron Shipping St.Lucia, Islandwide Shipping Agencies St.Vincent and W.E. Julien Grenada as its respective Agents.
SeaFreight Line has been in business for 15 years and currently operates 5 x 1,000 TEUS Vessels between Florida, the Caribbean and North Coast South American Trades. In addition to the three new Ports of call, the Carrier already offers weekly fixed day service between Jacksonville & Port Everglades and Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Guyana, Jamaica, Margarita, Suriname, Trinidad and two Ports in Venezuela.
The Carrier offers various size Dry and Refrigerated Containers as well as accepts Break Bulk cargo like Boats, Vehicles etc. on Flat Racks.
The Florida Shipper Magazine recently ranked SeaFreight Line in Second position in the Top 10 Florida Container Lines by percentage growth of cargo volume. The Carrier came in with an impressive 11.7 % growth based on the most recent data available.
You can obtain more information by contacting the local Agent or the Carrier at 305-592-6060 and visiting their Web Site www.seafreightagencies.com
Top 10 Florida contrainer lines
6.19.2006
Miami, FL
 
The Florida Shipper Magazine’s article on the Top 10 Florida Container Lines places SeaFreight Line in the number Six position as ranked by overall cargo volume carried through Florida Ports for the period Apr/04-Mar/05 versus Apr/05-Mar/06.
In the ranking by percentage growth however, SeaFreight Line ranks Second with an 11.7 % growth for the same time period.
While many Carriers with larger overall cargo volume are showing minimal or even negative growth, SeaFreight is well on its way   to a possible record year in cargo carried.
“Although we do not place emphasis on volume as compared with revenue, we are nevertheless pleased with our growth rather than our overall volume ranking in the market” said David Ross VP Marketing for the Company.
 “It’s testimony to the faith that Shippers place in us to move their Cargo. We are working diligently to improve the Container fleet with the purchase of an additional 1,000 new Containers in various sizes which is in addition to the 1,200 new Containers we already ordered earlier in the year, as well as increasing the number of Chassis in the system. When the business comes, you have to be in a position to handle it and we have been keeping up with the growth while anticipating even more growth as we go forward” Ross continued.
The Line presently operates 4 x 1,000 TEU Vessels in its weekly services between Florida the Caribbean and North Coast South American Trades.
Bunker Surcharge Increase
5.4.2006
Miami, FL
 
In light of the ongoing increases in the price of Fuel, SeaFreight Line as a member of the CSA, VDA & ABC
Discussion Agreements has announced an increase in the Bunker Fuel Surcharge on shipments between the United States and all Foreign Ports it serves effective on June 4, 2006.
 
BUNKER SURCHARGE TABLE
TYPE OLD BUNKER INCREASE NEW BUNKER
20' Container $102.00 $42.00 $144.00
40' Container $188.00 $84.00 $272.00
45' Container $214.00 $95.00 $309.00
Vehicles up to 730 cu. ft. $102.00 $42.00 $144.00
 
This applies to all Service Contract or Non Contract cargo
Bunker Surcharge Increase
1.5.2006
Miami, FL
 
SeaFreight Line announces that due to the continuing escalation in the un-settled Bunker Fuel Market, 
the BAF Surcharge for all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and the Caribbean Area Ports the Carrier serves 
will be increased by the following amounts effective February 5 2006:
 
BUNKERSURCHARGE TABLE
TYPEOLD BUNKERINCREASENEW BUNKER
20' Container$78.00$24.00$102.00
40' Container$140.00$48.00$188.00
45' Container$160.00$54.00$214.00
Break-Bulk$4.00 W/M$2.00 W/M$6.00 W/M*
Vehicles up to 730 cu. ft.$78.00$24.00$102.00
1200 New Containers
12.12.2005
Miami, FL
 
Miami operated SeaFreight Line reported the building of 1200 new Containers in China.
The Line said this was the continuing process towards upgrading the Container fleet with new equipment.
 
SeaFreight Line also added a fourth 1000 TEU Vessel to it's fleet during the Fourth Quarter of 2005.
The Hansa Greifswald is home ported in Kingston, Jamaica and is operated for the primary purpose of moving the non-U.S. Inter-Port cargo that plays an important role in the service provided to Caribbean exporters. This Vessel joins the three similarly sized "Stadt" Vessels that the Carrier operates in it's Florida/Caribbean/North Coast South America weekly fixed-day service.
 
SeaFreight Line took the opportunity to announced record system wide volume growth of 23% for the first 10 months of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004. "This type of across the board growth is truly a result of real confidence the trade has placed in us and the type of service we provide" said Line Vice President, David Ross.
Bunker Surcharge Increase
9.1.2005
Please be advised that due to the escalation in Bunker Fuel Costs, 
SeaFreight Line will be increasing it's BAF Surcharge as follows:
 
Effective 9/18/2005
Between the United States and Barbados, Guyana , Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad:
$4.00Break Bulk W/M
$78.00 per 20' container
$140.00 per 40' container
$160.00 per over 40' container
$78.00per Vehicles up to 730 cu ft
$4.00per Vehicles over 730 cu ft W/M
 
Effective 10/2/2005
Between the United States and Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao:
$4.00 Break Bulk W/M
$75.00 per 20' container
$150.00 per 40' container
$188.00 per over 40' container
$75.00per Vehicles up to 730 cu ft
$4.00 per Vehicles over 730 cu ft W/M
Bunker Surcharge Increase
4.24.2005
Effective 4/24/2005
Between the United States and Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad:
$3.00W/M B/B
$78.00 per 20' container
$140.00 per 40' container
$160.00 per 45' container
$78.00per Automobile under 730 cu ft
 
Effective 5/15/2005
Between the United States and Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and VenezuelanPorts:
$2.00 W/M B/B
$50.00 per 20' container
$100.00 per 40' container
$125.00 per 45' container
$50.00 per Automobile under 730 cu ft
SeaFreight Line resumes direct calls at Isla Margarita
4.15.2005
Miami operated SeaFreight Line announced that it has resumed direct calls at Isla Margarita Venezuela effective  immediately.The Carrier advised that it had decided to discontinue feedering the cargovia La Guaira due to a deterioration in service to the market which was damaging to it's reputation of providing fixed-day, weekly, on-timeservice.
 
SeaFreight is the only Carrier offering direct callsat the Island Port off of the Venezuelan mainland. This call at Isla Margaritais in addition to the weekly calls the Line presently makes at Jamaica,Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, La Guaira Venezuela, Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana & Suriname.
 
The Line operates 3 X 1000 TEU Container Vessels in the Florida, Caribbean, North Coast South America area sailing weekly from Jacksonville and Port Everglades, Florida.
 
The vessels accommodate dry and refrigerated cargo aswell as vehicles and boats.
 
For further information, contact SeaFreight Line at 305-592-6060or www.seafreightagencies.com
MV Stadt Luneburg
1.10.2005
Miami operated SeaFreight Line announced that their newvessel, MV Stadt Luneburg, is right on schedule and will arriveat Jacksonville FL. on Thursday, January 13 & Port Everglades FL. onFriday, January 14 to join  the SeaFreight Line service.
 
The Vessel was built at Nicolayev Ukraine and commissionedon December 10, 2004. She is 1,100 TEUS nominal capacity, has a speed of20 knots, and is the third identical vessel of its type beingintroduced by SeaFreight Line. The  other sister vessels are the StadtBerlin, which was built in 1996, and  the Stadt Rendsburg, which wasbuilt in 2004 and delivered to SeaFreight  last August. 
 
SeaFreight Line operates a fixed day-of-the-week containerservice from Jaxport and Port Everglades to nine Caribbean and North CoastSouth American ports.
 
The addition of the Stadt Luneburg completes the fleetupgrade in terms of speed, capacity and uniformity, and further strengthensthe SeaFreight Line operation for the coming years.
Bunker Surcharge Announcement
9.15.2004
Due to the escalating fuel cost, 
Carriers serving the Caribbean will be increasing the Bunker Surcharge effective October 17, 2004.
 
SeaFreight Line Bunker Charge will be:
 
JAMAICA/TRINIDAD/BARBADOS/GUYANA/SURINAME
USD11 W/M (2000lbs/40cft) - Breakbulk / Rolling Stock
USD281/20'
USD506/40'
USD584/45'
 
VENEZUELA
USD6 W/M (2000lbs/40cft) - Breakbulk / Rolling Stock
USD176/20'
USD326/40'
USD389/45'
 
This surcharge applies to all contract & non-contract cargo being shipped Southbound from the U.S. to the mentioned 
countries.
 
Please feel free to contact our Sales Department for any further assistance at 305-592-6060.
Notice to the trade
8.26.2004
South Florida Local Drayage increase effective Sunday, September 26, 2004.
 
Local South Florida Drayage
Local drayage charge of US$250.00 per container per round-trip will beapplicable for any drayage performed within Broward and most of Miami-DadeCounties.
 
The limits for Local Drayage in this area are:
At the North: Hillsboro Blvd - Broward County.
At the South: Kendall Drive (88th Street) - Miami-Dade County.
 
All other South Florida locations outside of the described area will increaseby USD50.00 per round-trip.
 
These charges apply on all Tariff and Service Contract rates.
MV Stadt Rendsburg
7.8.2004
Miami, Florida
 
Miami operated SeaFreight Line has announced the chartering of the M/VStadt Rendsburg which will  join the company's fleet operatingin the Florida / Caribbean / North Coast South American Service. The 800TEU capacity Vessel is presently under construction and will sail fromthe yard in mid-August.
 
In the interim the Company has been using the M/V Anibal (400 TEUS) whichhas unfortunately created some space issues. The Company apologizedto it's Clients for any inconvenience this may cause and assures the tradethat it is 
only a  temporary situation.
 
Once the Stadt Rendsburg is in service, she'll join the Paul Rickmers(1000 TEUS) and the Stadt Berlin (700 TEUS) in the weekly fixed-day service.The Company also plans to keep the Anibal during the peak season monthsof September-December in order to easily accommodate all their Clientsneeds.
 
"It is our goal to cover all the needs of our Clients especially duringthe "peak" busy season when getting cargo to market is critical" says DavidRoss, VP Marketing for the Company. "Having four vessels during this timewill be beneficial to the Clients and assure them of the timely arrivalof their cargo at the destination".
Announcement of General Rate Increase
6.1.2004
The Caribbean Shipowners Association - whose members are Bernuth LinesLtd, CMA-CGM SA, Crowley Liner 
Services Inc, Lykes Line Limited, Seaboard Marine Ltd, SeaFreight LineLtd, TMM Lines Limited, Tropical Shipping &
Construction Co Ltd, and ZIM Israel Navigation Co Ltd, providing oceancommon carrier service from the continental 
United States to Caribbean destinations including  Barbados, Trinidad,Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname - announce a General Rate Increase (GRI) dueto escalating administrative, operating, ship chartering and equipment leasingcosts, effective August 1, 2004, as follows:
 
GENERAL RATE INCREASE:
Effective Sunday, August 1, 2004
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$150.00 on each 20' Container
$300.00 on each 40' Container
$340.00 on Equipment over 40' in length
$    5.00 WM on Breakbulk Cargo & Vehicles over 700Cubic Feet
$100.00 per Unit on Vehicles not exceeding 700 Cubic Feet
 
The GRI applies to all tariff and service contract rates for southboundcargo from the continental United States.
General Rate Increase Between U.S. And Aruba / Bonaire / Curacao
5.7.2004
Carriers providing service to and from the United Statesto Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles have advised that increasedcosts in operating have resulted in the need to announce revenue improvementguidelines in the trade lane. 
 
Accordingly, the carriers listed below have adopted aguideline calling for a 
General Rate Increase effective June 20th, 2004of:
$500.00 US per 20ft container
$1000.00 US per 40ft container
$300.00 per car
 
These rates apply to shipments moving to and from theUnited States to points and ports in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and the NetherlandsAntilles.
 
Customers needing additional information should contacttheir carrier's sales or customer service representative.
 
Members of ABC Discussion Agreement are, A.P. MollerMaersk-Sealand, Hamburg Sud, King Ocean Services 
Limited, SeaFreight Line Limited.
Trinidad - Terminal handling charge (THC)
4.5.2004
The Caribbean Shipowners Association -- whose members are Bernuth Lines, CMA-CGM, Crowley Liner Service, Lykes Lines, Seaboard Marine, SeaFreight Line, TMM, and Tropical Shipping endeavoring to restore rates (which today are 26% LESS than the stabilized period nine months prior to August, 1998) and to provide uniformity with European carriers serving Trinidad, find it appropriate to implement a similar European Terminal Handling Charge of US$129 per container effective May 16, 2004.
 
This new charge applies to ALL Tariff and Service Contract container load rates assessed cargo moving between Trinidad and the continental United States.
 
It will be payable in Trinidad -- whether the freight is Collect or Prepaid -- by the consignee on import cargo, and by the shipper on export cargo.
 
If you would like further information, please feel free to contact your preferred carrier.
Notice to the trade - Jamaica / Barbados / Trinidad / Guyana / Suriname - fuel and security increases
2.5.2004
Please be advised that Lines serving the Caribbean area are implementing an increase in the Bunker Surcharge and Security Charges.
 
Effective February 22, 2004, the new Bunker Surcharge for SeaFreight Line will be:
Cargo to/from the United States:
USD8.00 W/M (2000 lbs/40cft) - breakbulk/rolling stock/machinery
USD188/20'
USD338/40'
USD392/45'
 
Effective March 7, 2004, the new Security Surcharge will be:
Cargo to/from the United States:
USD100/20'
USD200/40'
USD224/45'
 
Reminder: (effective February 1, 2004)
Local South Florida Drayage:
USD$200.00 per container (within Broward and most of Miami-Dade County)
 
Local North Florida Drayage:
Jacksonville, FL---USD$135.00
Orange Park, FL---USD$175.00
Fernandina Beach, FL---USD$205.00
 
Cargo originating inside the State of Florida and outside the local drayage zones in SFLA and NFLA:
Intermodal fuel charge: USD30.00 per container round-trip.
 
Cargo originating outside the State of Florida:
Intermodal fuel charge: USD50.00 per container round-trip.
 
All of these charges apply to all Public Tariff and Service Contract rate levels.
New Barbados Express Service
2.5.2004
Dear Clients,

In an effort to offer a more efficient service, we have made an improvement to our sailing schedule, into Bridgetown, Barbados.

Effective immediately we will now be sailing every Wednesday from Jacksonville, and every Thursday from Port Everglades, Florida. The vessel will arrive into Bridgetown, Barbados the following Tuesday. In doing so, we will now have a much shorter transit time; allowing customers the option to clear their cargo within a week from the sailing date.

Please note the new cut-off times in order to utilize our Newly Improved Service. Cargo sailing out of Jacksonville, Fl. will have a cut-off time of 5 P.M. at the port on Tuesdays for the Wednesday morning Sailing. Cargo sailing out of Pt. Everglades, Fl. will have a cut-off time of 4 P.M. at the port on Thursday, day of Sailing.

We look forward to your support and growth in this New Year.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions:

Jacksonville: 904-751-5244

Miami: 305-592-6060

Barbados: 246-425-7402
Holiday sailing schedule 2003
12.2.2003
Dear Clients,

We thank you for your participation and support all year.

During the Holidays we will continue to sail and offer you service to all Ports of Destination. We will however, not have a sailing from Jacksonville on Thursday Dec 18 and Port Everglades on Friday December 19 in order to avoid the various Public Holidays and non-working days at Ports in the Caribbean area.

Our Schedule for the next four weeks will be as follows:
Box New York/11 Sailing Jacksonville THU Dec 4 & Port Everglades FRI Dec 5
Box Hamburg/23 Sailing Jacksonville THU Dec 11 & Port Everglades FRI Dec 12
Box New York/12 Sailing Port Everglades TUE Dec 23
Stadt Berlin/32 Sailing Jacksonville WED Dec 31 & Port Everglades FRI Jan 2

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions:
Jacksonville: 904-751-5244
Miami : 305-592-6060
2 additional vessels
11.25.2003
In order to handle the additional cargo being booked during the Holiday Peak shipping Season, SeaFreight Line chartered two additional vessels to bring the Seasonal Fleet up to 5 vessels. 

"This was as a result of the extremely heavy cargo volumes being booked during the season and our commitment to get the cargo to market and satisfy the needs of our clients" said David Ross, VP Marketing for the Line.

The MV Tepuy (285 TEUS) and the MV Ocean (700 TEUS) joined the regular fleet operated within the Florida, Caribbean & Northern Zone of South American Ports that the Line offers fixed-day weekly service. 

"We know that folks depend on us to get the cargo to market all year and especially at this time, we know it's critical and we take our clients needs seriously " said Ross.
C-TPAT Program
11.7.2003
Seafreight Line is proud to advise its Clients that it has been Certified by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S Customs and Border Protection in the C-TPAT program as a Certified Partner.
 
The benefit of the lines involvement in this program to Shippers is the potential for reduced level of cargo exams and speedy access to shipments as the Line is already taking measures as prescribed by U.S Customs to meet the strict requirements for screening, anti-terrorism and contraband activities.
 
The Line has a full fledged Security Program in place in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security and continues to enhance these measures on a regular basis.
General rate increase (GRI) - Trinidad / Barbados / Jamaica / Guyana / Suriname
8.28.2003
Members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association - Bernuth Lines, CMA-CGM (Caribbean), Crowley Liner Services, Lykes Lines, Maersk Sealand, Seaboard Marine, SeaFreight Line, TMM Lines, Tropical Shipping and ZIM (JAMAICA) - that provide service between the United States and ports in the above mentioned countries - announce a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective Sunday, September 28, 2003, as follows:
Containerload - 20' Equipment -- $ 75.00
Containerload - 40' Equipment -- $ 150.00
Containerload - over 40' Equip -- $ 150.00
Breakbulk: Per Ton - $ 3.00 W/M
Vehicles: Each Unit -- $25.00
 
The GRI applies to all tariff and service contract rates (including amendments & extensions) southbound and northbound. GRI is not applicable to inter-port or inter-island shipments.
SeaFreight cargo volume rises
7.25.2003
Miami operated SeaFreight Line, was ranked 44th in volume in the ranking of Shipping Carriers involved in business between the United States and World Ports for the calendar year 2002. This was up one notch from the previous year's ranking of 45th. SeaFreight Line moved 20,150 TEUS during 2002.
 
"It was a slightly better position than 2001" said David Ross, Vice President of Marketing for the Company. 
 
"The trend is much stronger so far this year and should bump us up further when the rankings for the full year of 2003 come out next Spring. We're on target for over 23,000 TEUS in U.S. Trade this year (approx. 26,000 TEUS including non-U.S. trade). The growth has come in traditional markets like Jamaica, Guyana & Suriname and the addition of Barbados as a port of call. We're a small company but the trends are positive when you see what's happening globally. We're very excited about the fact that this means we are doing things right and more Shippers are putting their confidence in us." said Ross.
Florida shipper magazine
7.7.2003
The U.S. Department of Commerce says that Florida's exports to Suriname  are up an impressive 53 percent in 1Q03, but SeaFreight Line's vice president, David Ross, could have told you that. When naming the islands where SeaFreight business has grown this past year, he noted that there's been "some extraordinary growth in Suriname." Ross said that concentrating on developing their business at the port of Jacksonville has proven to be a success for the company (as well). 
 
Last year, SeaFreight shipped approximately 20,000 TEUS and they are slightly ahead on volume for this year. SeaFreight can probably thank their customers for some of that growth. In the midst of the Caribbean's slow, rainy season, the company last month added Barbados onto their schedule. With a rotation that begins in Jacksonville, then (Port Everglades) with calls on Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, Venezuela, Trinidad, Barbados, Suriname and Guyana before rotating back. SeaFreight added Barbados after requests from both island ports and island customers.
 
Like many other companies operating in that region, SeaFreight has had to look for  ways to make up the business lost to a shrinking economy. In SeaFreight's case, one of its biggest port-of-calls has dropped a huge amount of business (Venezuela). While Ross projects SeaFreight's Venezuelan trade to be down 50 percent, U.S. commerce figures show an even bigger drop - down 71 percent in 1Q03. No other trading partner of Florida has decreased more, and it's hard to compensate for that loss. Ross hints that SeaFreight has "a couple of other ports on the drawing board," though he declined to name specifics. They're focusing on islands where the "economy might be a little more buoyant," he stated diplomatically.
SeaFreight Line adds Barbados to the schedule
6.18.2003
Miami operated SeaFreight Line has announced weekly cargo vessel calls at the port of Bridgetown, Barbados effective June 21, 2003. This call at Barbados is in addition to the weekly calls the Line presently makes at Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, Venezuela, Trinidad, Guyana &  Suriname.
 
The Line operates 3 X 700 TEU Container Vessels in the Florida, Caribbean, North Coast South America area sailing from Jacksonville and Port Everglades, Florida. The vessels accommodate dry and refrigerated cargo as well as vehicles and boats. 
 
"Barbados is closely linked to the other ports we presently serve through traditional trading links and Common Market Tariffs, so it's natural for us to enter the market. Our calls at Jacksonville are an excellent load port for the refrigerated cargo business that flows to the island as well as other cargo sourced in the Southeastern U.S. South Florida being a gateway for many OTI Logistics providers, makes Port Everglades an ideal port of exit especially since we sail on a Friday night. That gives extra time for the cargo to make it's way into the Shippers box" says David Ross, VP of Marketing at  SeaFreight Line.
 
For further information, contact SeaFreight Line at 305-592-6060 or www.seafreightagencies.com
Refrigerated Containers
6.11.2003
SeaFreight Line recently took possession of a large number of new 40' High Cube Refrigerated Containers to be used in it's service between the U.S,. the Caribbean and South America.
 
The demand for Refrigerated Containers has increased tremendously and we are responding to the demand with the new equipment coming into the fleet to not only replace some of the older units and keep the fleet up to date but also to have a net increase in the number of High Cube Reefers available to the Trade We continue to be a major Carri