Harders October Newsletter
Import Australia: DAFF assessment delays: talk to us about ways to streamline your import processes. Qantas Freight Terminal system issues causing delays and disruptions. Further disruptions and backlogs due to industrial action at DP World terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane.
Other topics in this newsletter: Extension of the Additional Customs Duty on Russian and Belarusian Goods. Bonded Warehouse update, Air Freight and Sea Freight market update for supply chain managers.
Important Shipping Update
Due to a large number of cancelled sailings, shippers are encouraged to seek a lead time of 4 weeks for new bookings as we enter the run-up to Christmas.
Industrial action at DP World terminals in Australia: significant supply chain disruptions for importers and exporters.
Important Shipping Update
USA: high prospects of significant supply chain disruption and delays.
Australia: Department of Agriculture – due diligence for timber importers; rising fuel costs are driving up road transport costs.
Harders September Newsletter
Topics in the Newsletter: brand new warehouse space available in Melbourne, Air Freight & Sea Freight update, Landside Logistics – weight mis-declaration; Container Import volumes declining while costs increase.
Harders August Newsletter
Topics in this month’s supply chain newsletter for Australian importers and exporters:
BMSB season starting soon, duty reduction for goods from Ukraine, alcohol labelling requirements, NSW Port Master Plan, empty park fees increase, global shipping market update, warehouse space shortage.
Harders July Newsletter
Logistics Newsletter for Importers and Supply Chain Managers:
BMSB Season 2023-24 only 6 weeks away, DAFF Full import Declaration Charges, LCT threshold 2023-24, Sea-Freight Market Update and fee increases for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane terminals.
Harders May Newsletter
Topics in this Newsletter:
– demand for warehouse capacity remains high
– Australia-UK free-trade-agreement from June 2023
– Customs update: pests and BMSB
– Sea Freight update
Harders March Newsletter
Important DAFF updates: BMSB treatment provider suspended, Listeria found in enoki mushrooms, contamination incidents in mined and chemical fertilisers from China. Sea freight update: volatile market & unsustainable spot rates, new 45HC Shipping Container. Landside Logistics: Hutchison Ports (Brisbane and Sydney) announce fee increase.
Harders February Newsletter
As freight rates record weekly decreases, Focus Container Line has ceased services between Australia and New Zealand. In addition, adverse weather conditions will continue to delay vessels at the ports of Tauranga and Auckland. Schedule changes and delays will be inevitable. To mitigate risk, it is imperative you stay close to your Harders Key Account Manager.
Other topics in this newsletter:
– New landside fees at DP World across all national ports came into effect from the 2nd of February.
– Patrick Terminals will also increase charges from the 6th of March 2023.
– ATT expanded duty deferral benefit.
Harders November Newsletter
Topics in this logistics newsletter:
What are importers and exporters obligations under CoR laws? What are the requirements for exporting waste materials? Harders participate in Home Affairs Industry Summit 2022. Importing / Exporting compliance reviews. Harders commences 3PL Services in Melbourne with state-of-the-art 12,000 pallet facility. Supply Chain Outlook.