Important Shipping Update
May 17, 2022
Topics in this update include:
– Port of Brisbane disruptions
– Container lines end service to Russia
– Import restrictions due to Foot and Mouth Disease in Indonesia
Topics in this update include:
– Port of Brisbane disruptions
– Container lines end service to Russia
– Import restrictions due to Foot and Mouth Disease in Indonesia
Zero Covid Approach: Chinese lockdowns impact supply chains with record numbers of port congestions across China.
Land Transport Australia: Container transport operators impose fuel levy surcharges.
Khapra Beetle Measures: new phase of control program starts 28. April. If you are importing plant products from a risk country you need a Phytosanitary Certificate. Read more details here.
QUBE Brisbane Port to increase Empty Park Fee.
Update on Shanghai & Shenzhen Covid Disinfection and Quarantine measures.
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.
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.
Empty Container Parks and Quarantine Processing depots reach peak capacity in VIC and NSW. Overcrowding and congestions are also hitting the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven; Shanghai port operations are still impacted by Covid lockdown – shippers might want to consider Ningbo as an alternative port.
Fremantle ports announce change to storage free days.
Topics in this update include:
– Port of Brisbane disruptions
– Container lines end service to Russia
– Import restrictions due to Foot and Mouth Disease in Indonesia
Zero Covid Approach: Chinese lockdowns impact supply chains with record numbers of port congestions across China.
Land Transport Australia: Container transport operators impose fuel levy surcharges.
Khapra Beetle Measures: new phase of control program starts 28. April. If you are importing plant products from a risk country you need a Phytosanitary Certificate. Read more details here.
QUBE Brisbane Port to increase Empty Park Fee.
Update on Shanghai & Shenzhen Covid Disinfection and Quarantine measures.
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.
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