Planned Urgent Actions for Khapra Beetle
The spread of the Khapra Beetle is increasing and the DoA will implement urgent actions to prevent incursion into Australia.
The spread of the Khapra Beetle is increasing and the DoA will implement urgent actions to prevent incursion into Australia.

We provide regular updates on the latest developments and service disruptions – so you can respond accordingly and minimise the effects of Covid-19 on your supply chain and your business. Latest update: 18.08.2020.

This newsletter covers 5 important topics for importers to Australia: 1. 20-21 BMSB season: 4 new target risk countries 2. Duty concession for medical products 3. Import duty deferral 4. Covid-19 notification requirements 5. Ocean Freight from China.

Anti Dumping Investigations, new Stink Bug Target Countries, Port Fees and the Indonesia-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement are some of the topics in this Newsletter. As an Australian importer or exporter you should be aware of such details, as they affect your bottom line and the efficient clearance of your goods.

This month’s Supply Chain Newsletter comes with an important APL England update for our clients, news on the DoA Biosecurity Import Levy and important information for importers of prawns and prawn products.

Our April Newsletter provides updates on the duty free import of certain goods in response to Covid-19, on the Extension of the Origin Benefit Waiver for ATT Importers, and a BMSB end-of-season update. If you are importing goods to Australia you should also be aware of two ATO and ABF schemes, which can help ease your cashflow burden.

Due to unusual activity on our systems we have engaged cyber security experts and commenced a thorough investigation of our IT systems. All our customers have been contacted and operations continue as normal. Latest Update: 09.04.2020

This Newsletter provides important information about the import of hand sanitisers and personal protective equipment to Australia, current investigations by the Anti Dumping Commission, new DP World infrastructure fees and a Covid-19 update.

Harders has implemented “Work from Home” contingency arrangements, which ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff as well as the seamless continuation of operations and services.

Since the start of the BMSB season, several containers had to be rejected by DoA due to insufficient fumigation processes. Suppliers must be aware of the DoA’s consignment suitability statements.

Our February Newsletter is packed with relevant information for Australian importers and exporters: Food Classification, Asbestos due diligence, Australian Border Force update, Department of Agriculture inspections and more.

Our first newsletter of 2020 provides essential updates for Importers and Exporters: Disruptions due to Coronavirus, Suspension of BMSB fumigation providers, Hong Kong and Peru FTAs, ABF Compliance and Incoterms 2020.

This newsletter has important information for food importers. For a number of reasons, food imports into Australia are currently subject to extended delays. For faster import clearance, Harders Advisory can assist with implementing the DoA’s Food Import Compliance Agreement (FICA).

To coincide with the 30th anniversary of its fall, we were approached to move this large, heavy and brittle piece of the Berlin wall.

Our November Newsletter provides important information for food importers, as well as general shipping information and an Incoterms® 2020 update.

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.

We provide regular updates on the latest developments and service disruptions – so you can respond accordingly and minimise the effects of Covid-19 on your supply chain and your business. Latest update: 18.08.2020.

This newsletter covers 5 important topics for importers to Australia: 1. 20-21 BMSB season: 4 new target risk countries 2. Duty concession for medical products 3. Import duty deferral 4. Covid-19 notification requirements 5. Ocean Freight from China.

Anti Dumping Investigations, new Stink Bug Target Countries, Port Fees and the Indonesia-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement are some of the topics in this Newsletter. As an Australian importer or exporter you should be aware of such details, as they affect your bottom line and the efficient clearance of your goods.

This month’s Supply Chain Newsletter comes with an important APL England update for our clients, news on the DoA Biosecurity Import Levy and important information for importers of prawns and prawn products.

Our April Newsletter provides updates on the duty free import of certain goods in response to Covid-19, on the Extension of the Origin Benefit Waiver for ATT Importers, and a BMSB end-of-season update. If you are importing goods to Australia you should also be aware of two ATO and ABF schemes, which can help ease your cashflow burden.

Due to unusual activity on our systems we have engaged cyber security experts and commenced a thorough investigation of our IT systems. All our customers have been contacted and operations continue as normal. Latest Update: 09.04.2020

This Newsletter provides important information about the import of hand sanitisers and personal protective equipment to Australia, current investigations by the Anti Dumping Commission, new DP World infrastructure fees and a Covid-19 update.
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