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A recent fire incident on the ONE Henry Hudson at the Port of Los Angeles has triggered a major policy shift for Ocean Network Express (ONE). On November 28, ONE declared the vessel a general average loss¡ªand on December 1, the carrier issued a critical notice: a revised misdeclaration surcharge structure will take effect on January 1, 2026.

ONE emphasized that accurate cargo declaration is not just a procedural requirement but a cornerstone of compliance with safety regulations and efficient operations. "All cargo declaration information must be 100% accurate," the notice stressed. Any discrepancy between declared and actual cargo will result in additional fees under the Carrier¡¯s Breach of Agreement (CBA) process. The new fees apply to all trade routes and services indefinitely until further notice.

New Misdeclaration Surcharge Rates (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

1. Non-Dangerous Goods & Non-Dangerous Prohibited Items (With Special Loading Requirements)

• Voluntary Correction by Shipper: If the shipper voluntarily requests a declaration amendment (before or after cargo arrives at the destination) due to concealment, omission, or misdeclaration of details in the booking description, the fee is $3,000 per container.

• Mandatory Correction by ONE: If ONE discovers discrepancies (concealment, omission, or misdeclaration) during routine inspections and is forced to make corrections, the fee is $6,000 per container.

2. Dangerous Goods & Dangerous Prohibited Items

• Voluntary Correction by Shipper: For voluntary amendments caused by misdeclaration in the booking phase, the fee is $15,000 per container.

• Mandatory Correction by ONE: If ONE identifies misdeclaration during inspections and enforces corrections, the penalty rises to a staggering $30,000 per container.

Critical Alert for Shippers & ÐßÐßÊÓƵs