Notice of Dehire

Stockwell International would like clients to be aware of FCL dehire notification timeframes which are; VIC/SA – Require 48 hours to organise dehire of container.  This time does not include public holidays or weekend.  Please also note that notifications made after midday are not considered same day. NSW/QLD/WA – Require 72 hours to organise dehire […]

Riding For A Cure: An Update of Neil’s Preparations

Stockwell support Tour de Cure

Participating in a cycling event is about more than physical fitness or personal challenge. It can also serve a greater purpose. For Neil Mylott, it’s about raising money and awareness for cancer research and support. Neil is taking on the challenge of Tour de Cure’s “Signature Tour”, where riders cover over 1000km in 8 days, […]

How to prepare your supply chain for the impacts of Chinese New Year

It is no secret that China dominates in global manufacturing and export industries. As a result, much of the globe has come to rely heavily on this ‘World Factory’, which is why businesses worldwide need to take heed and prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Chinese New Year will commence on January 22, […]

La Niña; Impacts on freight forwarding in 2022

Stockwell International is monitoring the potential impacts of La Niña on freight forwarding in 2022

As we enter the peak shipping season, businesses need to be aware of the impact La Niña can have on their supply chains. La Niña is a weather phenomenon that results in cooler than average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. This can lead to heavy rains and floods in some areas, […]

Update on BMSB Season (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)

BMSB season is a timely reminder to stay vigilant to the risks of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug.

BMSB season is upon us again for 2022 and it’s important to be aware of the potential risks that this pest poses to our agricultural industries and freight forwarding. BMSB is a serious problem for farmers as it feeds on a wide range of fruit and vegetables, causing damage and financial loss. Although Australia and […]

Air vs. Sea Freight

The question of air vs. sea freight is a common question we get at Stockwell International. We understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.

There is a range of differences between air and sea freight, and their unique advantages and disadvantages must be weighed up for your circumstances. Factors such as cargo sensitivity, security, the urgency of delivery, size of goods, weight of the shipment, and budget must all be considered.

Freight trends in 2022; what to keep an eye on

As a leading international freight forwarder, Stockwell international is monitoring 3 trends to watch for in the freight industry in 2022.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that the freight forwarding industry is facing significant headwinds. Here are 3 freight trends in 2022 likely to impact our industry into the future.

End of Financial Year Update – 2021/22

Stockwell International

By Angela Gambell, Director of Sales & Marketing We have had relative stability over the last few months, the first in a very long time. I believe this relative stability is short lived and we should buckle back down for some more rate turbulence.  Shanghai has fully re-opened and there is now a backlog to […]