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Topics in this update: Auckland trucking delays and VBS (vehicle booking system) fees increase; global airfreight update and global freight update.

Port of Auckland have suspended all operations until further review on Tuesday morning due to the approaching cyclone.

Important information for NZ importers:
Auckland container yards are at maximum capacity – resulting in a significant backlog, added costs and additional admin. Further delays and congestions are expected due to major flooding in the Auckland region.
Other topics in this newsletter: spot rates update, global ocean freight and global air freight updates

Auckland container yards are at maximum capacity and only looking to accept empty containers as containers leave the yard for exports.

Our last newsletter of this year comes packed with relevant information:
– Auckland Port booking fee increase
– LCL handling increase
– Ocean Network Express implements surcharge
– Port of Lyttelton surcharge
– Maersk NZ handling fee increase
– Global Air Freight and Ocean Freight update
– Inland drayage update
– Maritime insurance update

Important news for New Zealand Importers and Exporters in this update:
Chinese New Year impacts ocean rates, European Energy Crisis, global Air Cargo and Ocean Freight situation and Inland Drayage update.

Australia: Lockout of maritime employees will not go ahead, the Fair Work Commission advised last night.

Rail Service from Port of Tauranga to Auckland Metroport shut down from 20. Oct. to 25. Oct.

Important Supply Chain News for NZ importers and exporters:
– BMSB Season
– Global Shipping Updates
– NZCS Fee Implementation
– NZ ports congestions

Topics in this update:

– BMSB Season starting today
– TRANZTAZ Rotation Changes
– Chinese Golden Week
– Auckland Container Park Delays and Container Booking Fees
– Market Trends
– Port Updates

This shipping update provides a comprehensive overview of the global trade and shipping situation.
Challenges – due to Covid, terminal congestions, foot and mouth disease and the Ukraine war – persist. Importers and exporters prepare for extended lead times, rate increases and congestion charges.

Port congestions & disruptions persist: Europe, USA, Asia, NZ
Update New Zealand:
– Domestic Transshipment Request required to move uncleared air freight.
– Ports of Auckland, Excess Dwell Charge
– Lyttelton Port, Charge increase
– Covid-related staff shortages impact domestic supply chain

MITSUI O.S.K. Lines announces the launch of a joint project to build an ammonia-powered liquefied gas carrier.

New Zealand and Australia container yards are operating at capacity. Covid-related staff shortages continue to slow turnaround times. Wharf capacity struggles also hit the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven.
Services are still limited in Shanghai due to ongoing lockdowns and restrictions. Shippers should consider Ningbo as an alternative for Shanghai export containers.
Tanjung Pelepas & Singapore Hubs are showing signs of improvement while delays continue in Hong Kong.

Topics in this Shipping update:
– Container lines end service to Russia
– Port of Brisbane disruptions