Important Shipping Updates
December 18, 2020
Supply chains affected by: critical container congestion, quarantine delays due to Khapra Beetle, delayed shipping documents and terminal handling charges.
Supply chains affected by: critical container congestion, quarantine delays due to Khapra Beetle, delayed shipping documents and terminal handling charges.
Important update for importers: new Khapra Beetle target risk countries and certification requirements for seeds, grains and dried plant products.
Important news for importers and exporters: trade disruptions with China, delays due to Khapra Beetle, emission standards for imports, terminal booking fees increase and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Australian Border Force goods compliance update; industrial action suspended, but delays and congestions persist; empty container parks crisis ongoing; additional charges for road transport due to new tollway in Sydney.
Delays persist as stevedores clear the backlog of ships and containers. Port congestion surcharge (PCS) and empty container crisis ongoing.
While port recovery is finally underway, national delays persist with Sydney still being up to 21 days behind schedule. The management of empty containers in Sydney remains at a crisis level.
Industrial Action is resolved, ports continue to be impacted by delays. Port congestion surcharges for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane remain in place. Bookings to Sydney are suspended with various lines. While the empty container crisis continues – we are still managing our clients’ empty containers via our transport yards.
Industrial action, schedule changes and congestion at ECPs cause ongoing shipping disruptions and berthing delays. Sydney bound vessels discharge containers in Melbourne. Other topics in this newsletter: China’s countervailing duty investigation into Australian wine, BMSB and Khapra Beetle measures, important changes to the inspection of imported food and import restrictions due to African Swine Fever in Germany.
Update 28.9. / Shipping disruptions and vessel schedule changes due to industrial action across Australia. Update 25.9. / Sydney empty container crisis. Update 22.9. / Maersk Line – no bookings for Sydney.
DAWE has announced phase 2 of actions to address the risk of Khapra Beetle. If you are importing plant products to Australia, you must be aware of measures and restrictions.
Various disruptions are currently affecting our customers’ supply chains: vessel schedule changes, industrial action at Sydney port, shipping surcharges and the empty container crisis. Read this update for more information.
Shipping line surcharge and container discharge in Melbourne due to industrial action at Sydney port. If your cargo is bound for Sydney you must be aware of these current disruptions.
This is an urgent update, covering the following topics:
– Disruptions and delays at Sydney port
– Sydney empty container crisis
– Sydney port congestion surcharge
– Rate increases on Europe and Asia routes
Important News for Importers and Exporters to and from Australia: Marmorated Stink Bug and Khapra Beetle measures are now in force, China anti-dumping investigation against Australian wine, shipping container fees and industrial action at DP World terminals.
The spread of the Khapra Beetle is increasing and the DoA will implement urgent actions to prevent incursion into Australia.
Supply chains affected by: critical container congestion, quarantine delays due to Khapra Beetle, delayed shipping documents and terminal handling charges.
Important update for importers: new Khapra Beetle target risk countries and certification requirements for seeds, grains and dried plant products.
Important news for importers and exporters: trade disruptions with China, delays due to Khapra Beetle, emission standards for imports, terminal booking fees increase and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Australian Border Force goods compliance update; industrial action suspended, but delays and congestions persist; empty container parks crisis ongoing; additional charges for road transport due to new tollway in Sydney.
Delays persist as stevedores clear the backlog of ships and containers. Port congestion surcharge (PCS) and empty container crisis ongoing.
While port recovery is finally underway, national delays persist with Sydney still being up to 21 days behind schedule. The management of empty containers in Sydney remains at a crisis level.
Industrial Action is resolved, ports continue to be impacted by delays. Port congestion surcharges for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane remain in place. Bookings to Sydney are suspended with various lines. While the empty container crisis continues – we are still managing our clients’ empty containers via our transport yards.
Industrial action, schedule changes and congestion at ECPs cause ongoing shipping disruptions and berthing delays. Sydney bound vessels discharge containers in Melbourne. Other topics in this newsletter: China’s countervailing duty investigation into Australian wine, BMSB and Khapra Beetle measures, important changes to the inspection of imported food and import restrictions due to African Swine Fever in Germany.
Update 28.9. / Shipping disruptions and vessel schedule changes due to industrial action across Australia. Update 25.9. / Sydney empty container crisis. Update 22.9. / Maersk Line – no bookings for Sydney.
DAWE has announced phase 2 of actions to address the risk of Khapra Beetle. If you are importing plant products to Australia, you must be aware of measures and restrictions.
Various disruptions are currently affecting our customers’ supply chains: vessel schedule changes, industrial action at Sydney port, shipping surcharges and the empty container crisis. Read this update for more information.
Shipping line surcharge and container discharge in Melbourne due to industrial action at Sydney port. If your cargo is bound for Sydney you must be aware of these current disruptions.
This is an urgent update, covering the following topics:
– Disruptions and delays at Sydney port
– Sydney empty container crisis
– Sydney port congestion surcharge
– Rate increases on Europe and Asia routes
Important News for Importers and Exporters to and from Australia: Marmorated Stink Bug and Khapra Beetle measures are now in force, China anti-dumping investigation against Australian wine, shipping container fees and industrial action at DP World terminals.
The spread of the Khapra Beetle is increasing and the DoA will implement urgent actions to prevent incursion into Australia.
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