January 2025 Service Update – Equipment Repositioning Charge ( E.R.C )

January 2025 Service Update – Equipment Repositioning Charge ( E.R.C )

Equipment Repositioning Charge ( E.R.C )

Current European to USA export volumes are exceptionally strong whilst at the same time, import volumes returning from North America have fallen to unprecedented levels, and now represent just a third of ACL’s weekly Westbound lift. Consequently, demand for all equipment types across Europe is now outstripping their available stocks in all markets. External developments on the horizon also threaten to test operations and impact flows, placing further pressure on an already stressed equipment fleet. In particular, the possibility of a second ILA labour action in mid-January.

Against this background of a widening imbalance, to meet the ongoing needs of European customers, effective immediately, Atlantic Container Line will be instituting a surcharge to help support an escalated program of ocean repositioning of empty units, and to also offset the extraordinary costs that they are now confronted with as they urgently reposition empty boxes within their network.

The Equipment Repositioning Charge ( E.R.C ) will be assessed on all cargo and at the following levels :

UK to Bermuda: USD 250.00 per 20ft Container

January surcharges:

Supplementary Bunker Surcharge : 
USD 355.00 per container

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) : 
USD 30.00 per container

Introducing our small package solutions service

Small Package Solutions

We are pleased to introduce small package solutions, a new service designed to meet the needs of individuals and e-commerce businesses shipping small parcels from the UK to Bermuda.

Individuals and e-commerce businesses often face challenges when shipping products abroad, such as delays, high costs, and complex customs procedures.

Our new service is designed to remove these issues, providing you with a smoother delivery process for shipments from the UK to Bermuda.

With options for both air and sea freight, this service combines flexibility with affordability, ensuring your shipments arrive promptly and securely.

With decades of expertise in freight forwarding and logistics, Bermuda Forwarders ensures efficient, secure deliveries.

Managing Director Stephen Livesey said: “We are excited to be able to offer our small package solutions service to individuals and e-commerce businesses. Our many years of experience and expertise in shipping to Bermuda make us the ideal candidates for ensuring businesses get their products to their customers in a safe and timely fashion. It is designed to increase customer satisfaction for our clients, leading them to receive better reviews and increased business growth.”

Starting at just $130.00, our competitive pricing helps businesses save on shipping, while dedicated customer support provides assistance every step of the way.

Click here for a full price list.

Let us take care of the logistics, so you can focus on growing your business.

Contact us today to learn more about how our small package solutions can help your business.

Service Update

Rate Reduction:

With effect 5th July, our ocean freight charges will be reduced as follows:

20ft Dry FCL : USD 250.00 per container reduction

LCL Shipments : USD 10.00 per cubic metre reduction

We also have reduced rates by air for both dry and chilled shipments as well as FCL reefer.
Please contact us with your requirements

July Surcharges:

Supplementary Bunker Surcharge:
USD 421.00 per container

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS):
USD 30.00 per container

For assistance and enquiries, please contact:

Shipping household goods and personal effects to Bermuda

Shipping household goods and personal effects to Bermuda

If you are looking to send goods or personal possessions to Bermuda, then it is important to plan ahead.

Moving can be a stressful experience at the best of times, so this handy guide will explain how to best move these items with the minimum of fuss and provide you with a stress-free experience.

Shipping options

When shipping from the UK to Bermuda, a range of shipping options are available. These include:

  • Full Container Load (FCL) by sea
  • Less than Container Load (LCL) by sea
  • Air Freight

Packing

Shipping goods to Bermuda require special packaging to ensure your items arrive safely. We are able to arrange a professional packing service which covers anything from one box to a full house move.

As with any move abroad, some items will not be accepted, so please ensure not to pack any of the following:

  • Plants
  • Liquids
  • Food
  • Jewellery
  • Explosives
  • Flammable substances
  • Batteries
  • Gas cylinders
  • Aerosol cans
  • Weapons
  • Lighters
  • Medicines

Insurance

While goods can be securely packaged, there is always an element of risk involved with sending items abroad, so we recommend that you insure anything being sent. For more information, our partner in Bermuda, BEST Shipping, will be able to help you further.

Shipping costs

Items will be charged for based on their size, weight, and their destination. Charges will also vary depending on whether you will be delivering the shipment or if we need to collect it, and if you will be collecting the shipment at its destination or if we will be delivering it to you. The shipping method will also have a bearing on costs.

Booking your shipment

Once you are ready to book your shipment then you will need to contact a member of our export team who will provide you with a Household Good/Personal Effects booking form. Please complete and sign this form and send it back for us to proceed with the shipment.

Arrival at destination

Once your shipment arrives in Bermuda, it will need to clear a customs check. Please provide an inventory of the items shipped along with the below forms:

  • Cash values of used household goods and personal effects form
  • HM Customs – Declaration of personal effects form
  • Standard work permit (if applicable)

Delivery

If you have asked us to deliver your shipment, then BEST Shipping will be in contact to arrange a delivery time. They can then either drop the items off at your door or provide a service whereby a team will move the items into your home and remove the packaging materials.

If you would like more advice about shipping goods and personal effects to Bermuda, please speak to our team today.