December 15, 2023

Panama Canal Drought Surcharge Effective January 14, 2024

2023-12-15T16:35:39-05:00December 15, 2023|

The Panama Canal has endured severe drought in recent months, drastically reducing the number of vessels that may safely transit the canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, resulting in a backlog of ships awaiting safe passage and creating lengthy delays. Although Seaboard Marine works on a pre-booking basis, these difficulties have impacted our [...]

December 14, 2023

Bunker Decrease for all Non-U.S. Trade Lanes Effective January 14, 2024

2023-12-15T11:35:18-05:00December 14, 2023|

Seaboard Marine wishes to advise our valued customers of a bunker surcharge decrease applicable to all non-U.S. trade lanes effective January 14, 2024. This decrease, applicable to all tariff and contract rates, applies to all import and export cargo between all non-U.S. ports. The new levels are as follows: Bunker Surcharge (all Non-U.S. [...]

December 14, 2023

Bunker Decrease Between the United States, Canada, and Central America, the Dominican Republic, Effective January 14, 2024

2023-12-15T11:28:04-05:00December 14, 2023|

Seaboard Marine wishes to advise our valued customers of a bunker decrease on all import and export cargo between the United States, Canada, and Central America, the Dominican Republic, effective January 14, 2024. This decrease is applicable to all tariff and contract rates. United States, Canada to/from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, [...]

December 8, 2023

General Rate Increase Between Non-US Ports and the Caribbean Basin Effective January 7, 2024

2023-12-15T12:25:41-05:00December 8, 2023|

Seaboard Marine wishes to advise our valued customers of a General Rate Increase on select non-U.S. trade lanes effective January 7, 2024. The charge, applicable to all tariff and service contracts, is as follows: Between Non-US Ports and the Caribbean Basin, excluding the Dominican Republic and Haiti: Equipment Type Increase 20 Foot [...]

November 29, 2023

Protests Subside in Panama, All Roads Clear

2023-11-29T09:14:37-05:00November 29, 2023|

Please be advised that the crowds protesting in Panama have subsided. All major roadways in Panama are free from obstruction, and traffic patterns have been restored. As always, we thank you for your continued support.

November 27, 2023

Roadblocks in Panama Continue, Delays Expected

2023-11-29T08:59:54-05:00November 27, 2023|

Please be advised crowds are still gathering to form roadblocks at major roadways throughout Panama. As a result, both import and export cargo continue to be affected. Seaboard Marine will continue monitoring the situation for potential impacts to our operations and release further updates as more information becomes available. As always, we thank you for [...]

November 16, 2023

Bunker Decrease for all Non-U.S. Trade Lanes Effective December 17, 2023

2023-11-16T16:41:12-05:00November 16, 2023|

Seaboard Marine wishes to advise our valued customers of a bunker surcharge decrease applicable to all non-U.S. trade lanes effective December 17, 2023. This decrease, applicable to all tariff and contract rates, applies to all import and export cargo between all non-U.S. ports. The new levels are as follows: Bunker Surcharge (all Non-U.S. [...]

November 16, 2023

Bunker Decrease Between the United States, Canada, and Central America, the Dominican Republic, Effective December 17, 2023

2023-11-16T16:09:35-05:00November 16, 2023|

Seaboard Marine wishes to advise our valued customers of a bunker decrease on all import and export cargo between the United States, Canada, and Central America, the Dominican Republic, effective December 17, 2023. This decrease is applicable to all tariff and contract rates. United States, Canada to/from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, [...]

October 12, 2023

Bunker Increase for all Non-U.S. Trade Lanes Effective November 12, 2023

2023-10-12T15:10:43-04:00October 12, 2023|

Seaboard Marine wishes to advise our valued customers of a bunker surcharge increase applicable to all non-U.S. trade lanes effective November 12, 2023. This increase, applicable to all tariff and contract rates, applies on all northbound and southbound cargo between all non-U.S. ports. The new levels are as follows: Bunker Surcharge (all Non-U.S. [...]

October 12, 2023

Bunker Increase Between the United States, Canada, and Central America, the Dominican Republic, Effective November 12, 2023

2023-10-12T16:01:41-04:00October 12, 2023|

Seaboard Marine wishes to advise our valued customers of a bunker increase on all northbound and southbound cargo between the United States, Canada, and Central America, the Dominican Republic, effective November 12, 2023. This increase is applicable to all tariff and contract rates. United States, Canada to/from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, [...]