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 build state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre in Melbourne.
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.
Important information for Importers: Annual Packaging Declaration changes.
Restricted port access in Melbourne impacting delivery times and costs.
Strikes in France impact freight traffic.
Topics in this shipping update:
– Rail Network Disruption Sydney to Perth
– DP World announce rate increases and new fees for Fremantle, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
– TS lines drop direct line from Thailand to Australia
– Biosecurity Australia increase fines
Topics in this update:
Australian exporters expect to save around $2 billion a year in tariffs as India and Australia finalise free trade agreement; Covid lockdowns affect China GDP; blank sailings and rate increase; Brisbane Terminal turn around fees.
Lockout of tug crews will not proceed the Fair Work Commission advised last night.
Six weeks before Christmas, industrial action at 17 Australian ports causes major supply chain disruptions.
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.
Important Supply Chain update for Australian importers and exporters:
Spot rates are declining, while container detention fees and road transport costs increase. Import of raw milk cheeses from the UK. Document requirements for importers of berries and pomegranate arils.
Import permit delays for plant based commodities. Spanish sheep and goat pox outbreak. Duty drawback reforms.
Topics in this newsletter:
– AU, BMSB Season / Update
– UK, Felixstowe Strike
– US, East Coast Congestion
– AU, New Trans-Tasman Service
Hapag Lloyd introduces real time tracking devices and data loggers for standard containers. DAFF increases biosecurity measures in response to Foot and Mouth disease in Indonesia. Empty container congestion spikes again in Australia; importers incur added costs from delays, yard storage, futile truck trips and additional administration.
Black Marmorated Stink Bug season 2022 – 2023 starts September. Goods from target risk countries require treatment prior to export or on arrival in Australia.
Australian Importers and Exporters face delays due to staff shortages at warehouses and trucking companies. At the same time, fees increase as shippers drastically reduce the number of free days before container detention charges are levied.
In this update, we take a closer at the continued increases of trucking rates in Australia.
Other topics in this newsletter are: development of an ammonia-powered vessel, designed to achieve net-zero emissions, and progress of the Melbourne Rail Transformation Project.
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.
Our experienced team at Harders Contract Logistics can tailor a 3PL solution to meet increasing demands of customers by utilising a powerful and efficient warehouse management system (WMS) called Blue Yonder Dispatcher.
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.
Do you know what to look for when choosing a 3PL / Contract Logistics provider? Check out our top 6 considerations.
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 is now recognised as a Skilled Workplace in the Mental Health First Aid® Australia Workplace Recognition Program. This program equips our MHFA trained staff with the skills to provide practical support to someone experiencing a mental health problem.
Two Harders teams, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne, are getting ready to participate in the Wings for Life World Run on Sunday May 7.
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 build state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre in Melbourne.
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.
Important information for Importers: Annual Packaging Declaration changes.
Restricted port access in Melbourne impacting delivery times and costs.
Strikes in France impact freight traffic.
Topics in this shipping update:
– Rail Network Disruption Sydney to Perth
– DP World announce rate increases and new fees for Fremantle, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
– TS lines drop direct line from Thailand to Australia
– Biosecurity Australia increase fines
Topics in this update:
Australian exporters expect to save around $2 billion a year in tariffs as India and Australia finalise free trade agreement; Covid lockdowns affect China GDP; blank sailings and rate increase; Brisbane Terminal turn around fees.
Lockout of tug crews will not proceed the Fair Work Commission advised last night.
Six weeks before Christmas, industrial action at 17 Australian ports causes major supply chain disruptions.
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