Stockwell International News Alert 12th April 2022

Covid-19 – China Outbreak and Operational Update

The current outbreak in China unfortunately continues to grow, with some 23 cities now facing either a partial or total lockdown, affecting a reported 193 million people in areas accounting for 22% of GDP.

A brief summary of how these restrictions are affecting our major trading ports is detailed below.

Shanghai

• All residents in Shanghai have undergone nucleic testing Monday 4th April, and must complete another test Wednesday 6th April. The government will confirm the new policy | strategy after receiving the reports.

• Despite initial reports that eastern Shanghai was expected to reopen 1st April, the area remains under continued lockdown along with western Shanghai – a total of 26 million people are currently in lockdown.

• From 28th March Pudong has been under lockdown, with CFS depot’s unable to receive cargo. These restrictions are still currently in place. For any LCL shipments we will assess the viability of moving to Ningbo to expedite departure.

• The border between Shanghai and other cities remains closed.

• Truck drivers who attempt to enter Shanghai must apply for a special permit which is difficult to attain, so many factories have requested to move cargo to Ningbo | Nantong or Zhangjiagang to avoid further delay.

• At this stage we are expecting restrictions to remain until at least 15th April.

Stockwell International will continue to keep you updated with all changes that may be created due to this lockdown. For further information, please contact [email protected]

Change of Rotation in Australia

Stockwell International have received information regarding the current congestion in Sydney causing changes to shipments. 

Please be advised that due to congestion in Sydney, Keta 2207/2208 will change rotation to call Melbourne prior to Sydney.

Revised schedule is as follows, subject to berth availability:

Keta 2207/2208

Inland Congestion Fee and Booking Cancellation Fee

Inland Congestion Fee

Effective April 23, 2022
All USA Origins to All Destinations 
USD Min $15.00 or USD 13.00 W/M
*Note – excluding Los Angeles origin LCL*

Booking Cancellation Fee

Effective 15th April 

Current Rate – USD 100 per container 
New Rate – USD 185 per container 

Note: 

• Applied to any cargo bookings (non-Spot and non-Contract products) which are cancelled, reduced or transferred (at customer’s request), within the 12 – day period immediately prior to the vessel’s Estimated time of Departure at all New Zealand load port.
• Applied to any cargo bookings (non-Spot and non-Contract products) which are cancelled, reduced or transferred (at customer’s request), within the 12 – day period immediately prior to the vessel’s Estimated time of Departure at all New Zealand load port. 
• The Booking Cancellation Fee will apply to the number of containers by which the booking is cancelled, reduced or transferred.
•  Exception/Exemption: All Apples and Onions export will be exempted from Booking  Cancellation Fee until Oct-31,2022

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]