Harders August Newsletter
With Peak Season well underway, airfreight capacity has already been signed up for Christmas, which could presage a spike in spot rates later in the year. Seafreight and Contract Logistics require extended booking windows as retailers approach peak sales periods including Black Friday / Cyber-Monday (BFCM) and Christmas. Talk to us now to secure vessels, equipment and warehouse space.
Urgent Shipping Update
An explosion occurred at a container terminal in Ningbo; Panama Canal eases traffic restrictions; Port congestions in Singapore, Shanghai, Qingdao. More rate increases from September – check out this update to see if your supply chain is affected.
Harders July Newsletter
Congestions and extended delays at Singapore container port – talk to us if you have shipments through Singapore. Other topics this month: Weigh in Motion System operational in Fremantle. Luxury Car Tax Thresholds for 2024-25, Imported Food Notice, Air & Sea Freight Update, Contract Logistics Update.
Harders June Newsletter
Topics in this newsletter: Supply and demand imbalances, port congestion and container shortages within the shipping industry echoe the challenges encountered during the pandemic. DAFF Import declaration charges will be increasing with effect from 1 July 2024.
Extensive delays at Melbourne Port, VICT has announced a 9.78% increase in the Infrastructure Fee for import and export containers.
Harders May Newsletter
Air Freight as well as Sea Freight rates continue to rise due to an unprecedented increase in demand. This is due to a number of factors – get the full picture in this newsletter.
If you are moving goods to and from the UK, please note that UK Customs have installed a new customs platform to cover all import and export declarations. This Newsletter explains how this will affect you and what you should be doing next.
Latest News: Singapore Port congestion reaches 2 Mio TEU.
Harders April Newsletter
AU Terminal delays, Sea Freight delays and rate increases, plain English allergen labelling, imported food inspections and import fees — we explain what importers need to do now to avoid delays and ensure swift delivery of their goods.
Harders March Newsletter
The Albanese government has announced tariff reform that will see the abolishment of almost 500 nuisance tariffs in a bid to boost productivity, reduce costs to businesses and to ease the cost of living for Australian families. Other topics in this newsletter: Baltimore bridge collision, new requirements for the import of spirits, seafreight and airfreight updates, Harders Contract Logistics Sustainability initiatives.
Harders February Newsletter
Important Update for Importers: DAFF introduces changes to mandatory allergen declarations on food labels. Other topics in this newsletter: Patrick Terminals increase charges, Air Freight and Sea Freight Updates, Harders Contract Logistics Warehouse opening.
Important Shipping Update
DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia have reached an in-principle agreement at the Fair Work Commission, bringing months of protected industrial action to an end.
According to DP World, it might take up to 3 months to clear the backlog.
Important Shipping Update
In this update, we explain why Air Cargo volumes are on the rise and why Seafreight rates are soaring. Other topics: VICT terminal in Melbourne closed after Pro-Palestinian protestors blockaded the terminal’s entry. Marine Insurers respond to Red Sea attacks.