The Port of Cape Town continues to remain under pressure and is facing severe berthing delays due to the COVID 19
pandemic. [PDF]

Dear valued Customer,

We would like to inform you that we will increase our LCL Export rates for LCL cargo for following trade lanes as per 5th of July 2020:

- USA & Canada

At the present time, the level of increase has not yet been fixed. [PDF]

Liebe Kunden,
 
wir freuen uns Ihnen unser überarbeitetes Nachlauftool präsentieren zu dürfen.
 
Sie haben die Möglichkeit ohne langes durchsuchen von Tariftabellen, mit wenigen Angaben schnell und unkompliziert sich den Nachlaufpreis anzeigen zu lassen und im Anschluss den Nachlauftransport zu buchen.

Dear Customers,

please note, the use of a face mask covering mouth and nose is mandatory when entering our premises and offices.
 [PDF]

We would like to inform you that we will implement an Equipment Surcharge for our Export LCL cargoes to Namibia as per departure,  MV Golden Karoo, ETS: 11th of May. [PDF]

Dear Customers, Through this message we are attempting to keep you, our customers, informed about the current conditions, related to the continued operation of our global network of LCL services. At the moment, we are striving to maintain the high number and frequency of services, that we as SACO were able to offer, before, the COVID-19 outbreak. [PDF]

Dear valued Customer, following the recent Dubai customs circular REF# G1MRH FW all Bs/L and manifests to or via Jebel Ali / Dubai must hold all 8-digit HS-codes for the cargoes signed. [PDF]

The opening hours of our Packing Stations have changed due to the current COVID-19 pandemic circumstances. [PDF]

We would like to advise that with sailing date as from April 1st 2020, SACO Shipping will implement an equipment surcharge on all export shipments to the following countries:
• Paraguay
• South Africa
• USA (Boston)
• Mauritius
• Canary Islands (Las Palmas) [PDF]

Dear valued Customer,
due to the circumstances resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic, we would like to make you aware that at PCH in Hamburg and at PCG in Bremen we can only accept delivery of your goods within 72 hours before LCL-closing. [PDF]

Please find our Export General Rate announcement as per April 1st, 2020. [PDF]

We would like to inform you about our increased Peak Season Surcharge. [PDF]

We would like to inform you about rate increase as per April 4th, 2020. [PDF]

We would like to inform you that we will implement an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge for our Export LCL cargoes to the Mediterranean / Black Sea as per 1^st of March 2020 [PDF]

As from 1st March 2020 we will implement a Peak Season Surcharge for Export to East Africa. [PDF]

As from 1st March 2020 we will implement a Peak Season Surcharge for Export to Libya and Algeria. [PDF]

We repeatedly notice uncertainties regarding the correct BL package amounts for shipments to the USA and would like to clarify how to send your BL instructions and to manifest your shipments correctly.

The filing of pallets is not allowed for the USA. Pallets are only recognized as loading aids and not as packaging. The smallest visible unit must be disclosed when loading palletized goods.  [PDF]

You always wanted to have an overview of all carriers, which service Europe to Guatemala, Seattle or Chennai? You always wanted to compare the different route/transshipment possibilities, transit times, container sizes or local charges? [PDF]

As from 1st March 2020 we will implement a Peak Season Surcharge for Export to Far East [PDF]

As from 1st March 2020 we will implement a Peak Season Surcharge for Export to Indian Sub [PDF]

We would like to inform you about rate increase as per 1st of March 2020 [PDF]

As per Bill of lading date 01st of February 2020 the ministry of Industry , Trade, Green and Digital
Economy requires a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for cargoes to be imported in Morocco. [PDF]

Hazardous bookings require specific documentation, please find our information here. [PDF]

In addition to our previous Newsletters in regards to IMO2020 please find our announcement for USA & Canada. [PDF]