One in five container ships is currently stuck at ports worldwide – Lockdown in China impacts global supply chain.
Other topics in this Newsletter: growing influence of shipping hubs, NZ ports update, BMSB season concluded April 30th, Ports of Auckland introduce new booking system.
Container operations are severely impacted by Covid Disinfection and Quarantine Measures in Shanghai & Shenzhen
Invasion of Ukraine and sanctions on Russia cause cargo cancellations, disruptions, delays and price increases; with a noticeable impact on global trade and commodities.
Covid-related lockdowns in China cause landside logistics disruptions. Cross-border trucking with Hong-Kong is also affected. Ship queues outside Shanghai and Ningbo rising further – adding to congestion in the region.
The port of Brisbane now closed due to severe flooding.
With shipping services to and from Ukraine suspended, cargo is being redirected to other ports. Bookings for Ukraine have stopped and bookings for Russia have been suspended.
Delays and cancellations due to flooding in QLD. If you are expecting deliveries in Brisbane please contact your Harders Key Account Manager.
High container volumes, BMSB, driver shortages and Covid cause severe container congestion Melbourne. Business are impacted by long waiting times and last minute changes to delivery processes.
Stink Bug Season: China considered an emerging risk country. DAWE applies heightened measures to shipments from China. Tugboat Masters Strike: delays expected in ports of Sydney, Brisbane.
Staff shortages continue to disrupt supply lines. Major carriers and warehouses have introduced Covid levies or container surcharges. VICT and Patricks terminals announce tariff increases. PSA reports record container throughput.
Ningbo Port severely affected by Covid measures, shipments should be diverted to Shanghai immediately.
Shortage of depot staff and truck drivers causing delays and extended container detention times in Australia.
AdBlue Shortage could pull about 500,000 Diesel trucks, buses & machinery off the road in Australia.
After 31 December 2021, the following preference rule codes to claim free trade under the AANZFTA will be replaced: CTC, CTH, OTH, RVC. Importers and suppliers should use preference rule code PSR instead.
Outlook 2022: the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will enter into force on 1st January, Khapra Beetle phase 4 and 5 measures are expected to commence. Landside Logistics: terminal update, shortage of Diesel exhaust additive.
Supply Chain Update for Asia, Europe, USA and New Zealand. Patrick Sydney announces weigh bridge fee.
Terminal Update Australia: fees and terminal charges increase, delays persist.
Shipping Update Europe, Asia, USA: port delays and latest waiting times.
Severe weather forces terminal closures in Victoria. Industrial action contributes to delays, disruptions and waiting times.
Essential information for importers: BMSB safeguarding arrangement, BMSB and Khapra Beetle risk management, Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS) updated. Shipping updates: Europe, China, South-East Asia, USA.
One in five container ships is currently stuck at ports worldwide – Lockdown in China impacts global supply chain.
Other topics in this Newsletter: growing influence of shipping hubs, NZ ports update, BMSB season concluded April 30th, Ports of Auckland introduce new booking system.
Container operations are severely impacted by Covid Disinfection and Quarantine Measures in Shanghai & Shenzhen
Invasion of Ukraine and sanctions on Russia cause cargo cancellations, disruptions, delays and price increases; with a noticeable impact on global trade and commodities.
Covid-related lockdowns in China cause landside logistics disruptions. Cross-border trucking with Hong-Kong is also affected. Ship queues outside Shanghai and Ningbo rising further – adding to congestion in the region.
The port of Brisbane now closed due to severe flooding.
With shipping services to and from Ukraine suspended, cargo is being redirected to other ports. Bookings for Ukraine have stopped and bookings for Russia have been suspended.
Delays and cancellations due to flooding in QLD. If you are expecting deliveries in Brisbane please contact your Harders Key Account Manager.
High container volumes, BMSB, driver shortages and Covid cause severe container congestion Melbourne. Business are impacted by long waiting times and last minute changes to delivery processes.
Stink Bug Season: China considered an emerging risk country. DAWE applies heightened measures to shipments from China. Tugboat Masters Strike: delays expected in ports of Sydney, Brisbane.
Staff shortages continue to disrupt supply lines. Major carriers and warehouses have introduced Covid levies or container surcharges. VICT and Patricks terminals announce tariff increases. PSA reports record container throughput.
Ningbo Port severely affected by Covid measures, shipments should be diverted to Shanghai immediately.
Shortage of depot staff and truck drivers causing delays and extended container detention times in Australia.
AdBlue Shortage could pull about 500,000 Diesel trucks, buses & machinery off the road in Australia.
After 31 December 2021, the following preference rule codes to claim free trade under the AANZFTA will be replaced: CTC, CTH, OTH, RVC. Importers and suppliers should use preference rule code PSR instead.
Outlook 2022: the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will enter into force on 1st January, Khapra Beetle phase 4 and 5 measures are expected to commence. Landside Logistics: terminal update, shortage of Diesel exhaust additive.
Supply Chain Update for Asia, Europe, USA and New Zealand. Patrick Sydney announces weigh bridge fee.
Terminal Update Australia: fees and terminal charges increase, delays persist.
Shipping Update Europe, Asia, USA: port delays and latest waiting times.
Severe weather forces terminal closures in Victoria. Industrial action contributes to delays, disruptions and waiting times.
Essential information for importers: BMSB safeguarding arrangement, BMSB and Khapra Beetle risk management, Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS) updated. Shipping updates: Europe, China, South-East Asia, USA.
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