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K-Line: Kawasaki, Kisen, Kaisha, Ltd. Car Carrier / Roro - North Atlantic Shuttle Service Container Services Service Maps CY Locations Container Specifications Vessel Summary Equipment Notification Car Carrier / RoRo Services Service Maps Vessel Summary Car Carrier /RoRo Contacts Sailing Schedules - US / Europe & Med Sailing Schedules - N. Atlantic Shuttle Service Sailing Schedules - US / Central America Sailing Schedules - US / South America "K" Line America is supporting the Southeast Asia tsunami relief effort by matching employee contributions to qualified charitable organizations with a like donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. A Tradition of Excellence in Service and Reliability K-Line: Kawasaki, Kisen, Kaisha, Ltd. 2004, 2005 by "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235 Please send comments, suggestions and questions of a general nature to the Webmaster . Dedicated to providing the finest transportation services available, "K" Line is customer focused. Specialists in vessel, ocean terminal, and double-stack train operation and movement for containerized and RORO (Car Carrier) cargo, "K" Line has built a tradition of service excellence and reliability. "K" Line's far reaching infrastructure of vessels, terminals, double-stack trains and containers all dedicated to providing a full range of transportation services, plus the knowledge and experience of dedicated "K" Line people, make up the foundation of what is "K" Line America. "K" Line America Regulatory Compliance Security Initiatives C-TPAT Statement C-TPAT Certificate C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI) New Page 1 Claims & Damage Prevention Security Initiatives Import Regulations Export Regulations Dangerous Goods 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Documentation Bills of Lading Shipper's Export Declaration Waybills Bill of Lading Terms This section is designed to help you, our customer or prospective customer, obtain information to make it easier or more expeditious to do business with "K" Line America. If you can't find what you are looking for, please call 1-800-609-3221 (or select here to send an electronic mail message) and our Customer Service team will be glad to assist you. 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America EditHead Car Carrier / RoRo Sailing Schedule Export from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean March 9, 2005 EXPORT from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean IMPORT from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. North America Shuttle Service EXPORT from U.S. to Central America EXPORT from U.S. to South America IMPORT from South America to U.S. VESSEL M/V Triton Highway V.134 A M/V Shenandoah Highway V. 110 A M/V Hercules Highway V. 139 A M/V Jade Arrow V. 38 A M/V Olympian Highway V. 90 A M/V Triton Highway V.136 A M/V Shenandoah Highway V. 112 A MH: 4.5M MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T MH: 4.5M MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T MH: 4.5M MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T EXPORT LOAD PORT ALTAMIRA FEB.01 A FEB.19 A MAR.02 A MAR.15 MAR.26 APR.09 APR.23 VERACRUZ FEB.04-06 A FEB.22 A MAR.03-04 A MAR.16-17 MAR.27-28 APR.10-11 APR.24-25 GALVESTON FEB.08 A FEB.25 A MAR.06 A MAR.19 MAR.30 APR.13 APR.27 JACKSONVILLE FEB.12 A MAR.01 A MAR.10 MAR.22 APR.02 APR.16 APR.30 BALTIMORE FEB.15-16 A MAR.05-06 A MAR.14-15 MAR.25-26 APR.06-07 APR.20-21 MAY.04-05 NEWARK FEB.17 A MAR.04 A MAR.12 MAR.24 APR.05 APR.19 MAY.03 EXPORT DISCHARGE PORT ZEEBRUGEE MAR.01 A MAR.15 MAR.24-25 APR.04-06 APR.16-20 APR.28-30 MAY.14 SANTANDER MAR.03 A MAR.17 MAR.27 APR.08 APR.22 MAY.02 MAY.16 VIGO MAR.05 A --- --- APR.10 APR.24 MAY.03 MAY.17 BARCELONA MAR.08 A MAR.22 APR.01 APR.13 APR.27 MAY.06 MAY.20 SAVONA MAR.09 A MAR.23 APR.02 APR.14 APR.28 MAY.08 MAY.22 CIVITAVECCHIA MAR.10 MAR.24 APR.03 APR.15 APR.29 MAY.09 MAY.23 PIRAEUS MAR.13 MAR.27 APR.05 APR.18 MAY.02 MAY.11 MAY.26 DERINCE MAR.15 MAR.30 APR.07 APR.20-21 MAY.04-05 MAY.13 MAY.28 ASHDOD MAR.18 APR.02 APR.12 APR.24 MAY.08 MAY.16 MAY.30 Car Carrier / RoRo Sailing Schedule Import from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. March 9, 2005 EXPORT from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean IMPORT from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. North America Shuttle Service EXPORT from U.S. to Central America EXPORT from U.S. to South America IMPORT from South America to U.S. VESSEL --- PORT M/V Shenandoah Highway V. 109 A M/V Hercules Highway V. 138 A M/V Jade Arrow V. 37 A M/V Olympic Highway V. 89 A M/V Triton Highway V. 135 A M/V Shenandoah Highway V. 111 A M/V Hercules Highway V. 140 A MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T MH: 4.5M MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T MH: 4.5M MW: 100T MH: 5.0M MW: 100T MH: 4.5M IMPORT LOAD PORT ASHDOD JAN.23 A FEB.02 A FEB.15 A FEB.28 A MAR.18 MAR.30 APR.10 LIVRONO --- --- FEB.19 A MAR.04 A MAR.21 APR.03 APR.14 BARCELONA JAN.28 A FEB.07 A FEB.20 A MAR.06 A MAR.22 APR.04 APR.15 ZEEBRUGGE FEB.04 A FEB.13 A FEB.26 A MAR.11 MAR.26 APR.09 APR.20 SOUTHAMPTON FEB.02 A FEB.14 A FEB.28 A MAR.12 MAR.27 APR.10 APR.21 IMPORT DISCHARGE PORT PORT CANAVERAL FEB.16 A FEB.27 A MAR.12 MAR.22 APR.06 APR.20 MAY.01 ALTAMIRA FEB.19 A MAR.02 A MAR.15 MAR.26 APR.09 APR.23 MAY.04 VERACRUZ FEB.22 A MAR.03-04 A MAR.16-17 MAR.27-28 APR.10-11 APR.24-25 MAY.05-06 GALVESTON FEB.25 A MAR.06 A MAR.19 MAR.30 APR.13 APR.27 MAY.08 JACKSONVILLE MAR.01 A MAR.10 MAR.22 APR.02 APR.16 APR.30 MAY.11 BALTIMORE MAR.05-06 A MAR.14-15 MAR.25-26 APR.06-07 APR.20-21 MAY.04-05 MAY.14-15 NEWARK MAR.04 A MAR.12 MAR.24 APR.05 APR.19 MAY.03 MAY.13 /// Available various feeder service to Carib and C.America destinations. Please check the details with person in charge /// K-Line: Kawasaki, Kisen, Kaisha, Ltd. 2004, 2005 by "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235 Please send comments, suggestions and questions of a general nature to the Webmaster . "K" Line America Car Carrier / RoRo Sailing Schedule Central America March 9, 2005 EXPORT from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean IMPORT from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. North America Shuttle Service EXPORT from U.S. to Central America EXPORT from U.S. to South America IMPORT from South America to U.S. VESSEL --- M/V ULUSOY 5 V.7A M/V ULUSOY 5 V8A SCAN CARRIER V.13A SCAN CARRIER V.14A SCAN CARRIER V.15A SCAN CARRIER V.16A SCAN CARRIER V.17A 5.1 M 60T 5.1 M 60T 5.1 M 60T 5.1 M 60T 5.1 M 60T 5.1 M 60T 5.1 M 60T Jacksonville (Florida) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Port Canaveral (Florida) MAR.02 A MAR.16 APR.06 APR.19 MAY.02 MAY.15 MAY.28 Nassau (Bahamas) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Manzanillo (Panama) MAR.07 A MAR.20 APR.10 APR.23 MAY.06 MAY.19 JUN.01 Port Limon (Costa Rica) MAR.09 A MAR.22 APR.12 APR.25 MAY.08 MAY.21 JUN.03 Port Cortes (Honduras) MAR.12 MAR.25 APR.15 APR.28 MAY.11 MAY.24 JUN.06 St. Tomas (Guatemala) MAR.12 MAR.25 APR.15 APR.28 MAY.11 MAY.24 JUN.06 Remarks A = Actual sailing date. 1) All Changes to the above schedule since last update are in BOLD. All schedules are subject to change. 2) Terminal in US ports : Baltimore MD - Dundalk Terminal / Jacksonville FL - Blount Island Terminal 3) La Guaira, Venezuela call is subject to cargo inducement. 4) MH - Max Height if cargo / MW - Max Weight of cargo(Type of cargo can effect the Max Weight allowed) 5) "K" Line serving other ports in Brazil (Rio Grande/Vitoria/Salvador). Please contact for details. K-Line: Kawasaki, Kisen, Kaisha, Ltd. 2004, 2005 by "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235 Please send comments, suggestions and questions of a general nature to the Webmaster . "K" Line America EditHead Car Carrier / RoRo Sailing Schedule Export from U.S. to South America March 9, 2005 EXPORT from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean IMPORT from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. North America Shuttle Service EXPORT from U.S. to Central America EXPORT from U.S. to South America IMPORT from South America to U.S. VESSEL --- PORT AMERICAN HIGHWAY 41A CALIFORNIAN HIGHWAY 149A KENTUCKY HIGHWAY 119A AMERICAN HIGHWAY 43A CALIFORNIAN HIGHWAY 151A OCEAN HIGHWAY 43A 5.3M 100T 6.4M 40T 5.0M 100T 5.3M 100T 6.4M 40T 5.3M 100T EXPORT LOAD PORT Jacksonville (Florida) FEB.19 A MAR.19 MAR.25 APR.09 APR.22 MAY.10 Baltimore (Maryland) FEB.23 A MAR.21 MAR.27 APR.11 APR.24 MAY.12 EXPORT DISCHARGE PORT Discharging Port ETA Santos (Brazil) MAR.07 A APR.01 APR.11 DRY DOCK MAY.07 MAY.25 Zarate (Argentina) MAR.11 NO CALL APR.16 --- MAY.12 MAY.30 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) MAR.19 MAR.31 APR.25 --- MAY.21 JUN.08 Car Carrier / RoRo Sailing Schedule Import from South America to U.S. March 9, 2005 EXPORT from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean IMPORT from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. North America Shuttle Service EXPORT from U.S. to Central America EXPORT from U.S. to South America IMPORT from South America to U.S. VESSEL CALIFORNIAN HIGHWAY V 148A KENTUCKY HIGHWAY V 118A AMERICAN HIGHWAY V 42A CALIFORNIAN HIGHWAY V 150A KENTUCKY HIGHWAY V 120A OCEAN HIGHWAY V 42A 6.4M 40T 5.0M 50T 5.0M 50T 6.4M 40T 5.0M 50T 3.8M 32T IMPORT LOAD PORT Loading Port ETA Zarate (Argentina) FEB.15 A FEB.26 MAR.08 NO CALL APR.12 APR.16 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) FEB.19 A --- MAR.17 MAR.30 APR.17 APR.25 Santos (Brazil) FEB.20 A MAR.04 MAR.18 MAR.31 APR.18 APR.26 IMPORT DISCHARGE PORT Discharging Port ETA La Guaira (Venezuela) Manzanillo (Panama) MAR.06 A MAR.15 MAR.29 APR.11 APR.29 MAY.07 Altamira (Mexico) MAR.10 MAR.19 APR.02 APR.15 MAY.03 MAY.11 Vera Cruz (Mexico) MAR.15 MAR.21 APR.04 APR.17 MAY.05 MAY.13 Jacksonville (Florida) MAR.19 MAR.25 APR.09 APR.21 MAY.09 MAY.17 Baltimore (Maryland) MAR.21 MAR.27 APR.11 APR.23 MAY.11 MAY.19 Remarks: A = Actual sailing date. 1) All Changes to the above schedule since last update are in BOLD. All schedules are subject to change. 2) Terminal in US ports : Baltimore MD - Dundalk Terminal / Jacksonville FL - Blount Island Terminal 3) La Guaira, Venezuela call is subject to cargo inducement. 4) MH - Max Height of cargo / MW - Max Weight of cargo (Type of cargo can effect the Max Weight allowed) 5) "K" Line serving other ports in Brazil (Rio Grande/Vitoria/Salvador). Please contact for details. K-Line: Kawasaki, Kisen, Kaisha, Ltd. 2004, 2005 by "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235 Please send comments, suggestions and questions of a general nature to the Webmaster . Log in Log in - "K" Line Secure Site Username Password Domain For authorized users, this login will lead to "K" Line's secure applications.These include online B/L Print.If you have forgotten your password, or want more information about online B/L Print capability, please call (804) 560-3616. "K" Line has updated the security package used in the Internet BL Release program. The update required that new passwords be assigned. You should have received your new password via email in the 24 hours preceding the switchover. Email was sent to the address that was the user id. If you are using a ID that is not the same as your own email address, you would NOT receive a new password. If this is a problem please contact us at: "K" Line America Booking Request Form Booking requests can be submitted through this site by providing the information requested in one of the following forms. These requests are submitted directly to "K" Line America's Customer Service. Bookings are not firm until you receive confirmation with your booking number. For BULK bookings, please call "K" Line's international office in New York at (212) 447-1947. These bookings cannot be entered through this form. Booking Instructions Booking Request Form If you would like to place a booking which is similar to a previously confirmed booking, and would like the information pulled from that booking, select here: Booking Similar to Previous 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America EditHead "K" Line America, Inc. Customer Service Import and Export Services Personalized Service Resulting in Great Customer Relationships! "K" Line America's Customer Service Department is split into two areas, Import and Export Services. Customers in North America use one 800 number, (800) 609 3221 to call "K" Line America and then select the desired area of assistance from the menu. When calling you are greeted by a phone menu and may choose (1) for EXPORT Services or (2) for IMPORT Services. You will then be connected with a Services representative. Selection (3) will connect you to a Refrigerated Cargo representative. Selection (4) will connect you to a Car Carrier representative. Selection (5) will connect you to a Claims/Hazardous Materials representative. You can also select Contact Us to E-Mail specific departments within "K" Line. Import Services Import Services provides value added service to "K" Line America's import customers. We are staffed with highly trained representatives who understand "K" Line America's import markets and who can provide accounts with the personal touch they desire. Import Customer Service is available to assist with any import question. We provide customers with arrival information, cargo tracing, in bond details and coordinate expedited service requests with our National Transportation Group. We have resources to assist with problem resolution including access to terminal systems and our Intermodal Management System. Customer Service is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM (ET). Our West Coast Import Team is responsible for many of the inbound functions for the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. This team works closely with the inbound logistics and transportation departments located in our West Coast discharge port offices. Daily tasks include coordinating changes in destinations and customs clearance points with our terminals and inbound staff, last free day notification to customers, T&E processing and TASCO import functions. The team is staffed Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM (ET) to accommodate our West Coast customers and the port offices hours of operation. The Import Documentation Team is responsible for the review and edit of our inbound vessel manifests. Each bill of lading is reviewed for customs clear point exceptions, accuracy of port codes and clear description of goods. Customer codes are applied to consignee and notify parties. Once the manifest review is complete, the vessel file is transmitted via EDI to U.S. Customs. This group then generates arrival notices with a large volume of notifications now sent electronically by e-mail or fax. Sandi Marino is Vice President of Liner Services. Linda McLaughlin is Assistant Vice President with two Managers: Customer Service: Sharon Morris and Documentation/West Coast Services: Barbara Loewen. Supervisors include: Pat Peters (CUS) and Carolyn Patton (DOC). Export Services Export Services provides additional benefit to our customers by having the Regional Teams handle only export calls. This will enable us to provide the customer with more personalized service. These smaller teams will stay focused on our core responsibilities of answering the incoming calls, taking bookings, releasing bills of lading, and resolving problems. In addition to providing more personalized service, Export Services is improving the quality of bills of lading. This is achieved with functional teams that focus on individual representative's and coordinator's talents and skills. The Regional Teams handle all of the incoming calls to eliminate the phone calls and problems that can disrupt the focus of the representatives and coordinators who are creating the bills of lading. Our goal is to minimize the amount of incoming problem calls by producing a perfect document the first time! Sandi Marino is the Vice President of Liner Services, with three Managers: Documentation: Tracy Jones; Customer Service: Sandra Shen; and Vessel and Liner Services: Tim Black. Supervisors include: Transatlantic & Foreign to Foreign: William Acklen (CUS) and Linda Simmons (DOC); East, Gulf and Midwest: Sharon Washington (CUS) and Eric Felder (DOC); Pacific Northwest and Southwest: Stuart Scott (CUS) and Tina Keller (DOC); Reefer: Treva McMillan (CUS) and Tina Keller (DOC); Car Carrier (DOC): Merry Guild; Vessel Close: George Sharo; and Rates: Rodney Woods. 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 Contact "K" Line America EditHead Contact "K" Line America If you would like more information about "K" Line America, please call: Richmond National Operations Service Center 1(800) 609-3221 To report problems with this website, provide feedback on navigation or content or to submit ideas for the site, please e-mail "K" Line America's Webmaster . You may also Email the following departments directly: Export Services Import Services Additional Contacts Refrigerated Cargo Pacific Trade Import Liner Accounting Department National Transportation Group Claims Hazardous Materials Information Systems 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America North American Container Services Sailing Schedules Service Maps CY Locations Container Specs Vessel Summary Equipment Notification "K" Line has always been a transportation service innovator in the Transpacific trades and currently operates services to and from the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest and East Coast. For more than two decades, "K" Line has improved and expanded their cargo transportation services between the Pacific Rim, Europe, the Mediterranean, and North America. Stable and Dependable Services - Containership Business has had the distinction of being the centerpiece of "K" LINE s global sea-transportation services. Providing stable and dependable services, this business has been continuously developing, expanding and being upgraded, with the present global network offering coverage around the world. By keeping abreast of changing business circumstances and in order to meet shipper requirements, we are also constantly reinforcing our company s international competitiveness. Stability and Speed - Against the backdrop of the recent increase in global trade, there comes more need for stability and speed in container transport service. To cope with such customer needs, "K" LINE has been carrying out the planned deployment of a series of 13 brand new 5,500-TEU containerships with a speed of 25 knots. They have been deployed in the Pacific Northwest/Asia/Europe service route. This deployment also signifies that we have finished constructing the new East/West trunk line service framework. Completion of the trunk line makes it possible to achieve an increase in callings Chinese ports and to significantly reduce transit times. We have placed an additional order for 8 new 4,000-TEU Panamax type containerships that are to be delivered between 2004 and 2005. And furthermore, we have placed an order for four 8,000-TEU type and five 5,000-TEU type that will be delivered between 2006 and 2007. As a matter of fact, we are confident that we are able to satisfy customer needs with the best quality service available anywhere on the globe. Expanded Services - Since early in 2000, "K" LINE has been improving its Asia/U.S. East Coast, Asia/Mediterranean, and Mediterranean/U.S. East Coast services in addition to Asia/U.S. West Coast and Asia/North Europe services by developing tie-ups with Yangming Marine Transport Corp. (Taiwan) and COSCO Container Lines (PRC). In September 2001, Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. (Korea)/Senator Lines GmbH (Germany) were added to the preceding 3-line tie-ups and all parties have now reached an agreement on working toward the forging of a new and strengthened alliance. The CKYH alliance has become closer and deeper in mutual relationship- COSCO Container Lines, "K"LINE, Yangming Marine Transport Corp. and Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. Since the beginning of 2003, we have been providing 3-sailings-per-week service in the remarkably expanding trade between Asia and U.S. East Coast. Similarly, improvement has been attained through optimum positioning of the fleet of each alliance member. In the meantime, we have been successful in rationalizing the Atlantic trade, circumstances of which had been worsening. In the China trade, we have increased the frequency of direct calls at ports in China that is developing a great deal: 57 direct calls per week. This achievement has enabled us to exceed services offered by other competitive companies and groups. Terminals - In container transportation, it is the terminals that are the gateway linking the sea with land, and "K" LINE has four terminals exclusively for containers. In North America, a group company is performing efficient port business, managing their own container terminals. More precisely, International Transportation Service, Inc. (ITS) situated at Long Beach, a main gate port to U.S. West Coast implemented expansion of its terminal and renewed a host of IT-related equipment, succeeding in occupying 240 acres including a newly-built deep-draft berth. With this innovation and expansion in place, ITS is expected to contribute to prompt cargo delivery. Advancing IT Technology - Along with the various other innovations, the shipping industry is required to successfully ride the wave of rapidly advancing Information Technology (IT), and "K" Line is actively endeavoring to introduce and develop the most updated IT services. Our recognition of this obligation is exemplified by the information being provided on the Internet, by our acquiring membership in Bolero Net ahead of other domestic rivals and by our active participation in EDI (TEDI.) We are also taking part in GT Nexus, a joint portal site of shipping lines, demonstrating how positively we are coming to grips with the introduction and acceptance of e-commerce throughout our industry. 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Car Carrier (Ro/Ro) Services Sailing Schedules Service Maps Vessel Summary The history of Kawasaki, Kisen, Kaisha, Ltd.'s ( "K" Line's) Car Carrier Service epitomizes "K" Line’s fundamental policy of tailoring its fleet to trade modes and cargo characteristics. In building vessels for transporting of automobiles, a high-value cargo particularly susceptible to damage, "K" Line has relentlessly sought to reduce costs through mass transport and to ensure cargo safety. "K" Line has consistently been the leader in its field, revolutionizing the marine transport of vehicular cargo. Pioneer - "K" Line is a pioneer in having put the first large car carrier into the market, with safety and speed as the core of our marine transport services. "K" Line first introduced its multi-purpose automobile and bulk carriers in 1968, starting with Toyota Maru No. 1. in 1970, Toyota Maru No. 10 was placed into service as Japan s first specialized car carrier, so-called PCC (Pure Car Carrier). "K" Line has been operating a large number of PCCs ever since, contributing to safe transportation with shorter lead-time in the area of complete car transport. Response to Customer Needs - As of October 1, 2003 :"K" Line operated 62 PCCs and carried 1.6 million units during Fiscal 2002 ended March 31, 2003. Nippon Highway with a capacity of 5,000 vehicular units was delivered on November 20, 1999 followed by 4 sister ships that made their debut by July 2000. To cope with ever-increasing trends in marine transport of "RV" (recreational vehicles), the ship was designed entirely by adopting an "RV"-carrying concept by maintaining loading decks as high as 180 centimeters at minimum. In accordance with projected plans for increase in fleet size, "K" Line is going to put four 6,000-unit type into service between the 2 nd half of 2003 and the 1 st half of 2004 and a further three 5,000-unit type during Fiscal 2005. Apart from the above, "K" Line's policy is positive to also map out any other ahead-of-time plans for newbuildings in response to customer needs. Damage Free Transport - In the meantime, the Company has been steadily pouring long-accumulated experience and techniques into realization of safe, damage-free transport for valuable complete cars transported under their service during cargo handling operations as well as during the ocean voyage. "K" Line has been introducing a series of sophisticated technology from a Flow Stowage System to production of stowage plan, from administration systems to improvement of securement materials (against sway or cargo movement). Diversity - In recent years, production sites have been expansively shifting from the traditional vehicle-producing countries to emerging industrial countries; meanwhile, each factory tends to concentrate on production of specified types of vehicles which will eventually increase the necessity for greater diversity of global logistics. To tackle such diversifying global logistics, "K" Line is endeavoring to meet customer needs by reinforcement of transportation services in the Atlantic, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Indian Ocean and Europe, etc. "K" Line will ship single or multiple vehicles (Ro/Ro for Autos, Trucks, Boats, and any kind of rolling stock) around the world. For more information in North America please e-mail or call: East Coast: Contact K-Line New York via E-mail (908)790-4145 or (800) 265-0025. Mid West: Contact K-Line Detroit via E-mail (313) 336-2320 West Coast: Contact K-Line Los Angeles via E-mail (714) 861-5026 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America LNG Energy Resource Carriers Liquid Energy Resource Carriers Dating back to 1983, "K" LINE commenced LNG sea transport as the holding and management company of the first Japanese LNG carrier named "Bishu Maru." Efforts have been undertaken ever since to expand the fleet. At present, "K" Line holds 24 carriers including Bishu Maru, which are deployed for sea transportation in 9 large-scale LNG projects. LNG Carrier Fleets Badak II and Arun II are the large-scale projects for transportation of LNG from Indonesia in which 7 LNG carriers have been deployed for the past 20 years. Inboth projects, "K" Line has already recorded their 1200th no-accident voyage, which unquestionably demonstrates "K" LINE s trustworthy system for safety in navigation and cargo operations. In the Qatar project that started from 1997, 10 LNG carriers have been dedicated and are now successfully transporting 6 million tons of LNG per year from Qatar to Japan for a period of 25 years. "K" LINE, a participating line, has been gaining firm confidence from customers as well as continuing its record for accident-free voyages. The above achievements have given a steady foothold to "K" Line for its newly-emerging business outside-Japan. "K" Line has succeeded in engaging in sea transport of Middle East-produced LNG to Korea, after which "K" Line engaged in both the Petronet Project and the Snohvit Project , "K" Line is going to engage in carrying LNG to India from Qatar and to the U.S. and Spain from Norway, respectively. This series of new business offensives was carried out in succession without hesitation. Furthermore, in the RasGas Project, "K" Line proceeded with signing time-charter-in contracts in Oct. 2002, Jan. 2003 and Oct. 2003, which have contributed in a large amount to expansion of our fleet for off-Japan trade. Of late, a steep increase in tonnage for the LNG trade is prospected n the Atlantic basin. To keep up with the trend, the Company is postured to positively participate in transportation of cargo bound for the above areas. In this stream, "K" Line opened a base in London in May 2002 as a new stronghold for business promotion and ship management, and also set up a base in Houston in the U.S. in July 2003. This series of strategic arrangements has led us to completion of our unique tripolar system. Now that "K" Line are firmly established in the tripolar base, i.e. the center of the global LNG business, "K" Line will be actively involved in all market trends, challenging the services of our rivals by providing customers with our differentiating expertise. It is a pleasure to report that by utilizing technology and experience that "K" Line have gained in the area of LNG carriers, the Company is now also studying and developing sea transport of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) that is expected to be substantially in practice within a few years. Marine transport of CNG is featured by carriage of compressed natural gas. This new method of transport is expected to create previously unexplored demand from small and medium-scale gas wells that have been difficult to commercialize, and from those new countries/regions that are currently planning on the introduction of natural gas. In the LNG projects that require hardware and software experience, knowledge and technology, "K" Line is proud that "K" LNE is being selected as a trustworthy marine transport company. "K" Line will exert every possible effort to secure the safety of humanity, ships and cargo, and to contribute to preservation of the earthly environment. By so doing, "K" Line is committed to supporting safe and long-term supply of LNG, the very source of clean energy for the ever-growing global market. 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Other Services Bulk Carrier Fleet Bulk Carriers Japan depends on overseas for a variety of raw materials: woodchips, grain, etc., and this is where K-Line's specialized carriers come into play for the best interest of customers. Other efforts are being made to participate in the trades outside of Japan, and K-Line will do their best to enrich everyone's daily life with convenience and added comfort. K-Line's bulk-carrier service has been developing year-after- year. During Fiscal 2002 K-Line operated an average of 9.5 million deadweight tons, carrying cargoes totaling 68 million tons in quantity 3.7 million tons, etc. As part of K-Line's "KV-Plan" 3-year management plan ending March 31, 2005, K-Line will be a mega carrier operating with 10 million deadweight tons by the time the plan is completed. Special Carriers Demand for thermal coal by power plants in Japan has been on the increase year-after-year. It amounted to 65 million tons in Fiscal 2002; meanwhile, in Fiscal 2003 it increased to 72 million tons. To keep up with such increasing trends, K-Line has developed and grown their fleet to 14 specialized carriers with annualized transport capacity of 12 million tons per year. The fleet is composed of specialized/ Coal Carrier Fleet dedicated carriers, the newest so-called Corona-series coal carriers, i.e. 77,000 /88,000 dwt-type and Panamax type. The specialized Corona-series carriers for thermal coal that "K" LINE has been developing on its own have become an epoch-making ship type in efficient cargo loading/discharging and market competence in the shipping industry. Tanker Carrier Fleet Tankers This service encompasses sea transportation of oil, oil-products and LPG. As of March 31, 2004, K-Line is operating a 14-vessel fleet, consisting of 8 crude oil tankers, 3 product tankers and 3 LPG carriers. Tanker business requires safety as well as economy. With preservation of the environment in mind, the Company has been restructuring its entire tanker fleet into one that will eventually be a double-hulled fleet. Prevention of oil spill accidents at sea is a top-priority assignment of K-Line. In fact, as of March 2004, K-Line is operating 10 double-hulled tankers out of a total of 11 vessels, excluding LPG carriers. K-Line has an expansion plan to build 5 new crude and product tankers(including charter vessels) by fiscal 2007, all of which will be double-hulled. "K" Line America, Inc., 2003, 2004 All rights Reserved 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 560-3600 "K" Line America EditHead Service Maps Container Service Car Carrier / RoRo TransPacific TransAtlantic South America TransPacific Click on the map for the animated version of the Service route. USWC/Japan/ Qingdao/Shanghai Non-Animated USWC/Japan/Hong Kong/ PRC/Singapore/Europe Pendulum Non-Animated USWC to Korea/Taiwan/China/ Hong Kong Non-Animated USWC/Japan/Taiwan/ Hong Kong/Singapore/ Colombo Non-Animated China/Taiwan/ Korea to USWC Non-Animated USWC/Taiwan/ Qingdao/Shanghai/ Ningbo Non-Animated USWC/Japan/ Korea/ Qingdao/Xingang/ Dalian Non-Animated USWC/Japan/ Hong Kong/Taiwan Non-Animated USWC/Vancouver/ Japan/ Hong Kong Non- Animated PNW/Vancouver/ Japan/Korea/Taiwan/ Hong Kong/Yantian Non-Animated PNW/Vancouver/ Korea/Shanghai/ Hong Kong/Singapore/ Colombo Non- Animated USEC/Qingdao/ Yantian/ Hong Kong Non-Animated USEC/Taiwan/ Yantian/Hong Kong/ Korea Non-Animated USEC/Japan/ Korea/Shanghai/Yantian/ Hong Kong Non-Animated USEC/Japan/ Korea/Shanghai/Yantian/ Hong Kong Non-Animated Container Service Car Carrier / RoRo TransPacific TransAtlantic South America TransAtlantic Click on a map for the animated version of the Service route. US East Coast - Europe Non-Animated US East Coast - Mediterranean Non-Animated US East Coast - Mediterranean Non-Animated US Gulf - Europe Non-Animated US Gulf - Europe Non-Animated Container Service Car Carrier / RoRo TransPacific TransAtlantic South America US East Coast & South America Click on a map for the animated version of the Service route. US East Coast - South America Non-Animated Text Menu Animated: | CALCO-A | CALCO-C | CALCO-H | CALCO-J | CALCO-K | CALCO-M | | CALCO-Q | CALCO-Y | NATCO 1 | NATCO 2 | NATCO 3 | NATCO 4 | NOWCO-A | NOWCO-K | | NOWCO-Z | TASCO 1 | TASCO 3 | TASCO 4 | TASCO 5 | TASCO 6 | SAMCO | Non-Animated: | CALCO A | CALCO C | CALCO H | CALCO J | CALCO K | CALCO M | | CALCO Q | CALCO-Y | NATCO 1 | NATCO 2 | NATCO 3 | NATCO 4 | NOWCO A | NOWCO K | | NOWCO Z | TASCO 1 | TASCO 3 | TASCO 4 | TASCO 5 | TASCO 6 | SAMCO | 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Container Specifications DownLoad <> To read the Container Specifications, you will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have it, you can get it here. Click on the Container image to see the Specifications 20' Dry Freight Containers 40' Dry Freight Containers 40' High Cube Containers 45' High Cube Containers 20' Refrigerated Containers 40' Refrigerated Containers 40' HC Refrigerated Containers 20' Open Top Containers 40' Open Top Containers 20' Flat Rack Containers 40' Flat Rack Containers 40' Plat Form 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America EditHead Car Carrier / RoRo Service Maps Click on a map for the Service route. EXPORT from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean IMPORT from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. EXPORT from U.S. to Central America IMPORT from South America to U.S. EXPORT from U.S. to South America North Atlantic Shuttle IMPORT from Europe to U.S. EXPORT from U.S. to Europe 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Car Carrier / RoRo Sailing Schedule North Atlantic Shuttle Service Commencing January 1, 2005 March 9, 2005 EXPORT from Mexico & U.S. to Europe & Mediterranean IMPORT from Europe & Mediterranean to Mexico & U.S. North America Shuttle Service EXPORT from U.S. to Central America EXPORT from U.S. to South America IMPORT from South America to U.S. VESSEL --- Emden V.128A Frisia V. 116 A Andes Highway V.231A Caribbean Highway V.27A Emden V.129A Frisia V. 116 A Andes Highway V.232A 5.8 M 70T 5.6 M 50T 5.0 M 22T 5.0 M 100T 5.8 M 70T 5.6 M 50T 5.0 M 22T Bremerhaven FEB.09 A FEB.15 A FEB.25 A MAR.05 A MAR.11 MAR.18 MAR.25 Southampton FEB.11 A FEB.17 A FEB.28 A MAR.07 A MAR.14 MAR.21 MAR.28 Baltimore FEB.24 A FEB.28 A MAR.12 MAR.16 MAR.26 APR.02 APR.07 Charleston FEB.26 A MAR.02 A MAR.14 MAR.18 MAR.28 APR.04 APR.11 Bremerhaven MAR.10 MAR.15 MAR.25 MAR.28 APR.07 APR.15 APR.22 Remarks A = Actual sailing date. 1) All Changes to the above schedule since last update are in BOLD. 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"K" Line America Regulatory Compliance Claims and Damage Prevention Cargo Claims Procedures Damage Prevention New Page 1 Claims & Damage Prevention Security Initiatives Import Regulations Export Regulations Dangerous Goods 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Regulatory Compliance Security Initiatives C-TPAT Statement C-TPAT Certificate C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI) New Page 1 Claims & Damage Prevention Security Initiatives Import Regulations Export Regulations Dangerous Goods 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Regulatory Compliance Import Regulations U.S. Customs 24 Hour Advanced Cargo Manifest Rule Acceptable and Unacceptable Descriptions from the USCS Presentation of Vessel Cargo Declaration to Canadian Customs and Border Agency Before Cargo is Laden Aboard Vessel at Foreign Port for Transport to Canada Requirements for Wood Packing Material Products (SWPM) Import/Export USA, Canada, Mexico and Exportation FDA - Food Import Information Filing Regulations - Effective 12/12/03 New Page 1 Claims & Damage Prevention Security Initiatives Import Regulations Export Regulations Dangerous Goods 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Regulatory Compliance Export Regulations Indian Government wood packing import restrictions postponed As advised earlier, this regulation was to enter into force on June 1, 2004. FIATA has now advised us that implementation of Sub-Clause (22) of clause (3) of Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003-reg. has been postponed until November 1, 2004 for implementation. This means that effective November 1, 2004 no fumigation or phytosanitary certificate, certified by the export country, has to be attached to the transport document. Effective November 1, 2004 Solid Wood Packing Materials into India must be either heat treated or fumigated or any other approved treatment as per international standard and the treatment to be endorsed in the Phytosanitary certificate. Please see the website Plant Quarantine Organization of India for details. http://www.plantquarantineindia.org/impo.htm# New Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) Form Required - Effective 1/18/04 Imports Subject to FDA from Mexico and Canada for Cargo Exporting via USA - Effective 12/12/03 Requirements for Wood Packing Material Products (SWPM) Import/Export USA, Canada, Mexico and Exportation European Wood Packing Restriction EXPORT - Packing Requirements for Solid Wood Packing Materials , March 31, 2005 CBSA Notice CN608: New Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations New Page 1 Claims & Damage Prevention Security Initiatives Import Regulations Export Regulations Dangerous Goods K-Line: Kawasaki, Kisen, Kaisha, Ltd. 2004, 2005 by "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235 Please send comments, suggestions and questions of a general nature to the Webmaster . "K" Line America Regulatory Compliance Dangerous Goods HM 232 Security Requirement Important Regulatory Compliance Dates for Transportation of Dangerous Goods How to prepare a DG Declaration according to IMDG Amdt 31 Dangerous Goods Declaration * - This document is a form that can be filled out on-line and then printed, or can be printed and then filled out. IMO publishes a 4th Errata - effective 12/02 Attention all hazmat shippers, IMO has published a 4th Errata to the mandatory Amendment 30; please ensure your Amdt 30 Code is manually updated to ensure compliance. http://www.imo.org/index.htm . PIH Placards and Labels - effective 10/1/01 ** These document require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have it installed, you can download it for free from Adobe at http://www.Adobe.com . New Page 1 Claims & Damage Prevention Security Initiatives Import Regulations Export Regulations Dangerous Goods 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Bills of Lading Bills of Lading Shipper's Export Declaration Waybills Bill of Lading Terms Frequently Asked Questions... and Answers What is a Bill of Lading (B/L)? What is a Bill of Lading (B/L)? A B/L is a document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a carrier under which freight is to be moved between specified points for a specified charge. It serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage, and a receipt for goods. This document is usually required in order for the buyer to take possession of the shipment. Bills of Lading may be negotiable or non-negotiable . Bills that are consigned "to order" of a named party may be transferred by endorsement and delivery in the same manner as a check. What is the difference between a Negotiable and Non-Negotiable B/L? A Non-Negotiable B/L A Non-Negotiable B/L – also known as a straight B/L , is made out to a named consignee with the absence of the term "to order". The consignee named in the bill is the owner of the goods. A Negotiable B/L or "to order" B/L is a bill which can be bought, sold or traded while goods are in transit, or used for credit transactions. There are 2 types of "to order" bills: A bill may be drawn to order of a foreign consignee, enabling him to endorse the bill over to a third party -OR- A bill can be drawn to the order of the shipper and endorsed by him either "in blank" or to a named consignee. The purpose of this latter bill is to protect the shipper against the buyer s obtaining the merchandise before he has paid or accepted the relative draft. How Do I fill out a Master Bill of Lading? The Master B/L document, available from any forwarder, has step by step instructions on how to fill out a master Bill of Lading. What is an endorsement in blank? What is an endorsement in blank? A common means of endorsing bills of lading drawn to the order of the shipper, an endorsement in blank is an endorsement to the bearer of the bills. It contains only the name of the endorser and specifies no particular party. Can I have more than 3 original Bills of Lading? Can I have more than 3 original Bills of Lading? Although 3 is the accepted industry standard, "K" Line can issue as many originals as you require as long as the face of the ladings bears the number of originals issued. (ie. if you require 6 originals, then the originals must state that 6 were issued). I have lost my original Bills of Lading. Can I obtain a new set? I have lost my original Bills of Lading. Can I obtain a new set? A new set of originals may be obtained by furnishing a letter of indemnity stating that "K" Line is not to be held responsible if the first set is found and surrendered. The letter of indemnity must be signed by the shipper (or his legal representative) and counter-signed by any reputable bank doing business in the U.S. or Canada. What statements can be used on a Bill of Lading? What statements can be used on a Bill of Lading? The following statements can apply to a Bill of Lading: On Board On Board – The date on an "on board" B/L must be the date when the cargo is loaded on board the vessel. In the case of an intermodal B/L, the date may be when the cargo is loaded on the railcar or truck. On Board Rail On Board Rail – An "on board rail" B/L specifically denotes the date when the cargo is loaded on board a railcar. Rail on Board Rail on Board – The same as On Board. Received for Shipment Received for Shipment – The date on a "received for shipment" B/L denotes the date that "K" Line took possession or receipt of the cargo for shipment. I need a telex release for a Bill of Lading. What must I do to obtain it? Contact your Customer Service Representative at the "K"-Line National Service Center in Richmond, VA. Our toll-free number is 1-800-609-3221. Endorse one original B/L on the back and send it to "K" Line. Once your signed original is received by "K" Line, we will promptly send a telex advice to our office or agent overseas instructing them that, once all other conditions have been met (such as payment of any collect charges, etc), they should release the cargo to your consignee without the usual surrender of an original bill of lading on their side. We will also fax you a copy of the telex release denoting the date and time the telex was sent. When should I send my master Bill of Lading? The master B/L should be sent as early as possible. At the latest, it should be in "K" Line’s possession 48 hours before a vessel sails. The master B/L should be sent as early as possible. At the latest, it should be in "K" Line s possession 48 hours before a vessel sails. 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America Shipper's Export Declarations Bills of Lading Shipper's Export Declaration Waybills Bill of Lading Terms Frequently Asked Questions... and Answers What is a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)? The SED is an official document that a U.S. exporter is obliged to submit to Federal authorities whenever merchandise is shipped from the United States to a foreign destination or certain offshore points. What is the purpose of a Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED)? The SED serves a two-fold purpose: Primarily, it is used by the U.S. Bureau of Census for the compilation of statistics on U.S. foreign trade. (For this reason, a Shipper’s Export Declaration is required for practically all shipments from the U.S.A. to foreign countries and the U.S. possessions, except for mail shipments of small value or for shipments of a non-commercial character.) The SED also serves as an export control document because it must be presented, together with the shipper’s export license, to U.S. Customs at the port of exit. If a shipper’s goods may be exported under general export license, this fact must be stated on the Shipper’s Export Declaration. When is a Shipper’s Export Declaration required? SED’s are required on all commercial shipments valued in excess of a certain amount, and on any shipment, irrespective of value, requiring a validated export license. What information is required on a Shipper’s Export Declaration? The SED requires a description of the merchandise, its value, country of destination, and export license number, where applicable. Where can I purchase the Shipper’s Export Declaration? SED’s may be purchased from the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., your local Customs District Directors or they may be privately printed. Certain versions of the SED are only available through private printing. Privately printed SED’s must conform in every respect to the official forms. If pressured for time, most forwarders have blank SED’s that can be faxed to you. The SED form contains step by step instructions for its completion. 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23235 (800) 609-3221 "K" Line America WayBills Bills of Lading Shipper's Export Declaration Waybills Bill of Lading Terms Frequently Asked Questions... and Answers What is a Waybill? A waybill is a transport contract (contract of carriage) - the same as a bill of lading. A waybill, however, is not needed for cargo delivery but only issued as a cargo receipt. A waybill is not negotiable and cannot be assigned to a third party. What is the advantage of a Waybill? The current bill of lading system used by the shipping lines sometimes results in delays in cargo delivery and other problems when the original bill of lading is lost or arrives late. Since a waybill is not a negotiable document, it is not necessary to surrender it at the destination in order to obtain cargo delivery. The waybill system not only expedites cargo delivery but also simplifies the documentation procedure between shipper and consignee. When would I use a Waybill instead of a Bill of Lading? A waybill is used in lieu of a bill of lading for straight consignments whenever a letter of credit or similar banking arrangement is not involved in the sale of goods. The waybill is suitable for regular shipments between related companies which do not require settlements through banks or third parties. It should be noted that, at the present time, Waybills cannot be issued to China, even for straight consignments. Can I use a Waybill and a Bill of Lading? No, a bill of lading and a waybill may never be used for the same shipment. What information is required on a Waybill? The same information that’s required on a regular Bill of Lading is also required on a Waybill; namely the cargo’s point of origin, its destination, consignor, consignee, a description of the shipment and the freight terms. Can you telex release a Waybill? It is not necessary to telex release a Waybill. Once "K" Line has flagged your cargo on its vessel manifest as moving under a waybill, this denotes an automatic or express release of the cargo upon its arrival. 2003-2004 "K" Line America, Inc. 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 2323