Update #4 - Manaus Low Water Surcharge and Region Monitoring

ONE Customer,

Thank you for your continued support and for choosing Ocean Network Express (ONE) to cater to your needs.

Due to hydrological developments in the Amazon basin and forecasts of low water levels, ONE is implementing proactive measures to ensure the continuity and safety of shipping services:

LWS (Low Water Surcharge)

From August 1, 2024, ONE will implement the LWS (Low Water Surcharge) applicable to/from Brazil (Manaus Port) across all trades lanes and services and will be valid till further notice.

• Applicable Charge:
  Low Water Surcharges (LWS): USD 3400 per box
• Effective Date:
  • Non-FMC regulated trades: August 01st, 2024.
  • FMC regulated trades*, Canada: August 16th, 2024.
    _{(*United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, Hawaii)}

CURRENT STATUS

The current level of the Rio Negro is considered regular, with daily drops of around 5 cm in Manaus, indicating the beginning of the ebb, typical of this time of year. Although within the normal range, the comparison with the historic low of 2023, one of the lowest ever recorded, indicates that navigability in the region could potentially be affected during the dry season.

_{Source: 29º Boletim De Alerta Hidrológico Da Bacia Do Amazonas, SACE}

ONE reinforces the commitment to keep working to continuously serve your global transportation needs. We continue to closely and actively monitor the situation to minimize any impacts in our services, especially on CX1 that attends Manaus and Vila do Conde ports. 

If you have any questions, please contact our teams via the official channels or contact your ONE Sales Representative.

Thank you for shipping with ONE.
OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS (LATIN AMERICA) AGENCIA MARITÍMA LTDA.

_{Note: Check our schedule for next departures and arrivals of CX1 Service on ONE eCommerce.}