Seafreight

Shortages of Equipment & Space Issues

We are still seeing shortages of equipment and space issues throughout NZ, USA, Europe, and Asia (Especially Los Angeles, Germany, Turkey, Thailand & Japan, with the current wait on bookings around 1 month)
To add, Germany & mid-west USA are also experiencing delays on truck/rail services.

As this is an industry-wide issue with many ports around the World affected, we seek your understanding as we work relentlessly to meet your shipping needs.

Please give plenty of notice for all new bookings as pre-booking space in advance is vital

Wharf increase to Timeslots/De-Hire/Infrastructure Levies

DP World Logistics Park have confirmed that they are introducing a Peak Traffic Management Surcharge from 1st May 2021.

The Justification provided to the industry for this further increase was DP World have identified peak trucking activities around our facilities that are contributing to long trucking queues, which are a hazard to all other traffic users.

DP World has also announced an increase to the Terminal Access Charge (previously infrastructure levy) for every imported and exported container from 1st May 2021

Increase to timeslot/infrastructure levy for FCL Imports/Exports:

• Sydney: $310 per container
• Melbourne: $275 per container
• Brisbane: $275 per container
• Fremantle: $200 per container
• Adelaide: $200 per container

Imported Foods Notice - Changes to mandatory allergen labelling

Food Importers - Please note there are changes to mandatory allergen labelling.

Please CLICK HERE for more information

Khapra Beetle

In response to recent interceptions of khapra beetle on imported cargo and containers into Australia, The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has announced mandatory offshore treatment requirements for target risk sea containers with effect from 12th April 2021.

The Khapra beetle is a serious agricultural pest that poses a major threat to the Australian grain industry, as Australia is recognised globally as free of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), which is a serious grain and seed storage pest in overseas countries (see below link for target risk countries). This exotic pest comes in second on Australia’s most unwanted plant pest list.

The most likely pathway for khapra beetles to enter Australia is with the movement of contaminated goods, including grains, food stuffs, personal effects and as a hitchhiker in shipping containers and a wide range of cargo (plastic beads, nuts and bolts, timber doors).

Offshore fumigation will be applicable when:

• High-risk plant products are packed into the sea container in a khapra beetle target risk country.
• Other goods are packed into the sea container in a khapra beetle target risk country and destined to a rural grain growing area of Australia.

For a list of high risk plant products, please CLICK HERE

For a list of high risk countries, please CLICK HERE

For more information, please CLICK HERE

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