| New Zealand Terminal Congestion and Delay Notice Stockwell International has received an update in regards to terminal congestion in New Zealand, delays on cargo arriving into New Zealand is still increasing and would like to advise clients with an update of current information. Vessels calling NZ are currently operating on delayed schedules with significant gaps between them which is impacting overall operations including in-terminals operation, import deliveries, empty equipment being available and loading of export cargoStockwell International has been advised that the Port of Tauranga is still the current preferred discharge port of New Zealand. Due to continued ship visits, shuttle units have increased significantly, over the last four days. Priority cargo, is currently sitting on 8 days from discharge. General cargo, has waiting time of up to 3 plus weeks before loading. The port has urgent focus on the longest dwell. Rail transit times from Port of Tauranga to Auckland are now out to 20 plus days. On Saturday & Sunday, there was track maintenance resulting in block of line. There is limited train services running, where there is opportunity to target block stacks rail operations will target them first. Stockwells has been advised that to try and get a handle on increasing volumes, significant manpower and resources have been distributed to rail operations, in hope to increase ability to load full trains. The Port of Tauranga has said the Shuttle Select still remains the best option to reduce dwell time in POTL and strongly recommend using it. Stockwell International is monitoring the current situation to be able to offer the best possible service and will endeavour to keep you updated with any significant developments should they arise.For more information or concerns, please contact your sales representative on +64 9951 5731 or [email protected] |
| General Rate Increases, Peak Season Surcharge & Congestion SurchargeDear Customers, Stockwell International has received notice and wishes to advise customers that in light of the continued Industrial Action and continual heavy congestion, several shipping lines have been impacted and have implemented the following General Rate Increase/Peak Season Surcharge/Congestion Surcharge: Peak Season Surcharge/General Rate Increase: In view of the positive operational developments in the port of Sydney, shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has decided to withdraw the North East Asia to Sydney Peak Season Surcharge (PSS).This measure is applicable to all export shipments from North East Asia to Sydney, with effect from booking tariffing date March 22, 2021. LCL 1st March 2021 Italy to Australia Amount: USD $10 per W/M or minimum 1st March 2021 China, Hong Kong and all Asia origins and all origins via Asia Amount: USD $12 per W/M or minimum 1st April 2021 Montreal/Toronto (via Philadelphia), Vancouver to Australia Amount: USD $8 per W/M or minimum 1st April 2021 All North American ports to Australia (except Fremantle) and New Zealand Amount: USD $8 per W/M or minimum 1st April 2021 All origins via Los Angeles and New York to all US destinations Amount: USD $10 per W/M or minimum FCL 1st March 2021 Italy to Australia Amount: USD $250/TEU and USD $500/FEU 1st March 2021 Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan to all ports and points in New Zealand and Australia Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU 15th March 2021 United States of America and Canada to Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU 15th March 2021 Australia and New Zealand on all export trades, with the exception of the USA Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU 1st April 2021 Australia to South East Asia, North East Asia Indian Subcontinent and Middle Eastern Gulf Amount: USD $200/TEU per dry container and USD $300 per reefer container Port Congestion Surcharge: LCLIn view of the positive operational developments in the port of Sydney, shipping lines have decided to withdraw the Congestion Surcharge (CGO / CGD).MSC – From 15th MarchANL – From 17th MarchOOCL – From 15th MarchPAE – From 22nd MarchMaersk – From 15th MarchHapag – From 22nd MarchHMM – From 15th of MarchONE – Reduced from USD$300/teu to USD$150/teu from 15th of MarchThis measure is applicable to all import and export shipments to/from Sydney, with effect from booking tariffing date March 22, 2021. 12th March 2021 All US origins from New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Long Beach to all destinations Amount: USD $8 W/M or minimum 15th March 2021 Sydney to America Samoa, Western Samoa, Nukualofa Tonga Amount: USD $10.00 W/M or minimum 15th March 2021 Sydney to all destinations Amount: USD $13.50 W/M or minimum 15th March 2021 Sydney to New Zealand, Tahiti Amount: USD $10.00 W/M or minimum 26th March 2021 All US Origins to all destinations Amount: USD $8 W/M or minimum For any questions please contact your sales representative on +64 9951 5731 or [email protected] |