TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN                                                                                                May 2016

CHANGE OF AGENT – BARBADOS

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please be advised that following an agency review and then an in-depth and competitive tender process Geest Line have decided to change their agent at Bridgetown, Barbados effective 01-June-2016. We take this opportunity to thank Sea Freight Agencies for their past efforts and service.

We are pleased to announce that effective above date the following will act as the Geest Line sole agent within Barbados:

Caribbean Int. Freight & Logistics will represent Geest Line Ltd interests such as, but not limited to:

• Vessel Husbandry & Liner Port Agency
• Sales & Marketing
• Cargo/Documentation – Receipt/Release/Production
• Freight Collection & Vendor Payments etc.

Should you require any further clarification or information, then please do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

Yours Faithfully,

Kevin Cool

General Manager Commercial

No this is not the latest fad diet! – it is the amended International Maritime Organisation (IMO) legislation of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to ensure packed containers have a ‘verified weight’ prior to being loaded onto vessel. The legislation takes effect from 1st July 2016, Geest Line as a responsible carrier takes this legislation very seriously and seeks to inform and pre-advise it’s Shippers of the impending amended legislation that will effect their shipping process. Whilst each Shipper and Shipping Line will adopt it’s own procedures Geest Line stands firmly behind the rationale for this legislation and will assist it’s Shippers in anyway it can to be compliant and ensure there are no short-shipments due incorrect or unknown weights.

We plan to update Shippers further on this important subject as we gain further information from Ports, Terminals and Haulage contractors etc. in order to evaluate the most cost effective solution at the locations we operate.

In the meantime please find attached latest basic elements information issued to the trade from the World Shipping Council Click here WSC

Should you require any additional information please contact us at:  [email protected]

During transit, your cargo is exposed to various risks, despite the safety measures put in place by carriers. Damages or losses may occur during handling, storage or transport operations which could have a serious impact on your business and finances.

To manage this risk and enhance your shipping experience – Geest Line has developed insurance solutions for you that address these risks.

Following Geest Line membership to the British International Freight Association (BIFA) and acceptance into the voluntary jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service we are pleased to be able to offer these type of important value added services to existing and new shippers.

In co-operation with our partners, London brokers Bannerman Rendell and global underwriters AVIVA, we have tailored packages to suit your circumstances, requirements and budget.

Our insurance package is not solely for cargo carried by Geest Line, it can cover all your modes of transport and destinations.

For additional information and declarations forms etc. please visit the insurance section under the ‘Services’ tab on the Geest Line website, or for general enquiries please do not hesitate to contact us at:   [email protected]

Geest Line are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a proportion of a major trade lane from a famous beer producer. The award comes after lengthy tendering, and it is a first for Geest Line to be moving cargoes on behalf of this highly respected Global company.

Geest are also pleased to announce a further three year contract with a major Automotive manufacturer and will continue their rewarding working relationship. The lines success is partly due to a competitive offering, and serving the contracted destinations, with a direct only service without transhipment.

We look forward to further successes through 2015.

PowerPoint Edition:-Geest Line Ltd Christmas eCard 2014

Geest Line Executives attended the Caribbean Shipping Association 44th annual AGM, Conference and Expo this year held by the Dominican Republic National association in Punta Cana at the Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort.  The conference was the ideal location for over 350 attendees this year making this conference one of the largest attended in CSA history. Many varied topics were discussed over 3 days from security to the recent low sulphur fuel regulations as well as the important Group meeting discussions between industry specific businesses. The conference was also an ideal opportunity to meet old and new acquaintances, and as always an excellent networking venue to establish new contacts.

As well as all the work…. there was an excellent expo – including a Tug simulator designed to train potential future Captains not Business and Sales Managers!

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the legal governing body for International Shipping and subsidiary of the United Nations (UN), sets the global sulphur emissions limits for marine fuels as per international convention MARPOL Annex VI Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from ships.Within Europe it is covered by regional agreement under European Directive 2012/33/EU. IMO also sets the areas, within which the regulation applies these are called Emission Control Areas (ECA’s).

Geest Line have successfully managed to refrain from introducing any LSS to its clients and borne the higher operating costs during the phased introduction by the IMO. However, this is not sustainable going forward given the requirement to reduce emissions from 1.0% to 0.1% effective 2015.  For more information on Geest Line Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS), please click here.

Geest Line would like to congratulate Veronique Seremes on becoming the first Lady Pilot in the French West Indies. Veronique had worked as a Chief officer for SNCM Ferry company in France but had always since childhood wanted to one day become a Pilot and in December 2013 she passed her Pilot exams and in February this year joined and trained with the Pilots of Martinique. Veronique has always thought that her work as a Pilot is a vocation and not just simply a job.

We wish Veronique well and certainly welcome her on board the Geest vessels.

Please click here to see a short interview with Veronique, on French network ATV.

Geest Line are delighted to welcome on board Donna Mitchell as Credit Controller with a view to helping Geest Line maintain a healthy balance!

Donna originally hails from Ayrshire, Scotland where she started her career in the accounts department with W.J. Knox who manufactured netting, cotton and yarn. Wishing to progress her chosen profession Donna made the decision to return to education and obtained a HND in Business Studies giving her a wider knowledge of the business world.

More recently Donna has worked for a Hampshire based Logistics company and valued customer of Geest Line where she worked with her Financial Director in all aspects of sales, purchase ledger and the all important monthly and year end accounts.

On a personal note Donna loves to run – she regularly takes part in races from 5K to wait for it… Ultra marathons! Perfect training for her new role with Geest Line.

After seven happy years with her previous employer we are very pleased to welcome Donna on board and wish her every success in her new role.