Congestion Delays

We are still seeing congestion delays throughout Europe and USA, along with some Asian ports, including transhipment ports Singapore and Port Klang.

As this is an industry-wide issue with many ports affected, we seek your understanding as we work relentlessly to meet your shipping needs.
Please also give plenty of notice for new bookings as pre-booking space in advance is vital.

 

Wharf increase to Timeslots/De-Hire/Infrastructure Levies

Patricks Terminal have confirmed they are again increasing timeslot/infrastructure levies from 1st March 2022.

The total Increase to timeslot/infrastructure levy for FCL Import/Exports effective 10^th March 2021:

• Sydney: $365 per container
• Melbourne: $350 per container
• Brisbane: $350 per container
• Fremantle: $300 per container
• Adelaide: $300 per container

Therefore, LCL infrastructure has also increased to $17.50w/m for all ports.

 

Fuel Surcharge increase

As everyone is aware fuel has significantly increased recently and transport can no longer absorb this latest hike.
We unfortunately must pass on this increase effective 10th March.

 

Addition of China to the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Emerging Risk Country list

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has recently issued Import Industry Advice Notice, advising of the addition of China to the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Emerging Risk Country list.

What has changed?

As a result of detections of live BMSB in some containerised commodities originating in China, the department will be adding China as an emerging risk country for the remainder of the 2021-22 BMSB season.

The increased random inspection activities will apply to the following goods:

• Goods manufactured in, or shipped from China and,
• FCL / FCX containers – for goods shipped in sealed 6 hard sided containers and,
• Goods tariffed as Chapters 39, 68, 69, 70, 73, 84, 85 and 89.

LCL / FAK containers and break bulk goods (including those shipped on flat rack or in open top containers) are out of scope for increased inspection activities.

 

In scope containers, as identified above, will be selected at random and will be directed for an ‘Inspection – Seals Intact Inspection’.

 

Mis-declared Import Container Weights

Please be advised a Weight Amendment Fee for Import Containers - Weigh and Adjustment charge of AUD295 per container plus GST will apply to all containers determined by the Pondus Stand to have a weight variance of greater than +/- one metric tonne within the documented weight.

It is the shipper’s responsibility to ensure that the correct of weight of an import container is documented prior to it being discharged and subsequently collected.

The Weight Amendment Fee will not apply to importers and exporters who accurately declare container weights in compliance with the SOLAS regime. 

 

Australia – United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (Australia-UK FTA), signed virtually on 17 December 2021, is a gold standard trade agreement that represents a once in a generation deal for Australia and an historic moment in our relationship with the UK.

The signing of the AUKFTA does not mean it has commenced. In Australia, it still needs to go through the Parliamentary process, including approval by the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties and the passage of legislation. A similar process will be required in the UK.. In reality, entry into force and implementation of the AUKFTA may not occur until late in the second half of 2022.

For more information – please CLICK HERE

 

Marine Insurance

Do you have Marine Insurance cover?

Control Global Logistics can arrange Marine Insurance on a per shipment basis to fit your individual requirements at competitive pricing.

Please contact our lovely sales team for a quote today – [email protected]  

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