Update on the Growing Congestion in China
With growing delays and congestion in China, Stockwell International would like to give you some clarity on the issue.
Experts are warning that the recent lockdowns in China is about to send another shock through global supply chains. Currently nearly one-third of the population is under some sort of lockdown, with shops shut and factories struggling.
A Nomura survey has shown that at least 373 million people in cities contributing to 40% of China’s GDP have been affected. An index tracking freight traffic in China dropping by about 25% during the first week of April.
Shanghai, home to the world’s largest port, has remained open, however trucks are struggling to unload cargo due to strict permit regulations, causing shipping containers to stack up. According to Jon Monroe, an ocean shipping and supply chain expert said once lockdowns end, there’s going to be an “overwhelming movement of goods” that cripples supply chains.
Other industry professionals are saying they don’t see any immediate end in sight to production and logistics disruptions in the country either.
“The supply-chain situation in Shanghai continues to worsen. The port is running out of capacity for some types of cargo as importers cannot collect their goods,” Lars Jensen, CEO of shipping industry advisor Vespucci Maritime. “With the outbreak in Guangzhou also leading to shutdowns there, the impact on export volumes out of China will grow larger.”
Loadstar, a supply chain publication, on April 19 reported that about 506 containerships were waiting off Chinese ports, an increase from 260 halted offshore in February.
Globally the impacts of these lockdowns are being felt in ports in Europe and the US where they are bracing for the wave of backlogs starting to ease in Chinese ports. Some ports in these areas are reportedly experiencing additional disruption as shipping operators adjust routes. An example of this is the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which already suffer significant delays and capacity constraints, have reportedly seen a combined 35% increase in containership backlog.
As delays continue to build and understandably frustration begins to mount, Stockwell International are endeavouring to alleviate as much stress and pressure as possible. If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected].
NEWS | Queenslanders face more flooding as rains intensify in state’s north and west
Several Queenslanders have been caught out in floodwaters as flash-flooding and record rains threaten to soak large portions of the state.
A huge area of north and western Queensland remains on flood alert, with regional communities like Charters Towers and Innisfail in North Queensland swamped by today’s downpour.
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Video footage shows several people running to partially submerged vehicles, or attempting to drive through floodwaters before becoming trapped, despite emergency warnings.
Severe weather is expected to continue throughout the week, with several SES crews ready to help those in need.
“The SES has sandbags prepared, we have water over the roads as we’re speaking now, we anticipate the next two days to be fairly heavy,” Charters Towers mayor Frank Beveridge said.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warned “significant flooding” was likely, issuing a flood watch for the majority of the state amid intensifying rain.
Continue Reading | Weather update Queensland: ‘Significant flooding’ likely, BoM issues flood watch for majority of state (9news.com.au)
Measures to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease into Australia
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has issued Import Industry Advice Notice 74-2022 advising of measures to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease into Australia.
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with shipping or importing goods from Indonesia.
What has changed?
There is currently an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia. Due to this change in disease status, Indonesia will be removed from the department’s FMD-free country list.
To reduce the risk of a potential incursion and help Australia maintain its current FMD-free status the department has taken the decision to make changes to import conditions for goods imported from Indonesia.
Changes will apply to import conditions and permits for the following goods sourced from or manufactured in Indonesia:
- Animal and environmental samples for laboratory use
- Dairy, including:
- cheese and butter
- infant formula
- protein powders and supplements
- cheesecakes, cooked biscuits, cooked breads, cooked cakes or cooked pastries containing uncooked dairy fillings or toppings
- other products containing greater than 10% dairy
- Meat jerky or biltong
- Peat (being black peat, peat moss, sphagnum peat moss or white peat)
The department will contact all permit holders affected by this change to provide further information about the impact.
Further information
Vessels, and the goods and people they convey, also present potential pathways for the FMD virus.
It is critical that existing requirements for cleaning and disinfection of conveyances are strictly adhered to. Livestock carriers should be thoroughly cleaned of organic material and disinfected and disinsected in accordance with current requirements.
Vessel masters and shipping agents are reminded:
- To read and understand the Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) directions and conditions and keep a copy of the current document on board the vessel for the duration of the voyage.
- That a failure to report accurately or comply with a requirement under the Biosecurity Act may result in penalties, including infringement notices, civil penalties or criminal prosecutions.
Additional technical detail is available on the department’s website- Foot and mouth disease.
Background
FMD is a highly contagious viral disease of animals. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases. It primarily affects cloven-hoofed animals (those with divided hoofs), including cattle, buffalo, camels, sheep, goats, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is principally transmitted by direct contact between infected animals and susceptible animals. Transmission occurs via secretions and excretions such as exhaled air, saliva, ruptured vesicles, faeces, milk and semen.
FMD virus can also spread on wool, hair, grass, plant material, wind, or mud and/or manure on footwear, clothing, equipment and tyres.
An FMD outbreak in Australia would be devastating to our livestock industries through international trade losses, market disruptions and health and production losses.
General Rate Increase, Facility Administration Fee & Fuel Surcharge
Air Freight
NOTE: Stockwell International would like to inform you that import and export air handling / terminal fees are increasing due to market costs going up.
Fuel Surcharge
Effective April 1st 2022:
For the East Coast of Australia, the fuel surcharge will be at 19%.
South Australia, our fuel levy will now be 26% for metro transport in Adelaide.
Effective May 3rd, 2022
Western Australia, our fuel levy will be 26% for metro transport in Perth and Fremantle.
General Rate Increase
5th June 2022
All North American CFS to Australia & New Zealand
USD 6.00 w/m (min USD6 per BL)
Facility Administration Fee
6th June 2022
All North American CFS to Australia & New Zealand
USD 15.00 w/m (min USD75)
Stockwell International will endeavour to keep you updated with the most recent information as it become available to us.
For any other questions or enquiries please contact [email protected]
