Delays in Singapore
Stockwells has received notice and would like to advise all customers that currently Singapore still has port congestions for AAA2 service ex SIN to AU, about 450 containers will be transhipped over 8 days.
This has caused an approximate 8 day delay.
Stockwell International appreciates your patience and if you have any questions please get in contact with your sales representative on 1300 786 468 or [email protected]
Equipment Imbalance Surcharge
Stockwells has received notice and would like to advise all customers that based on current industry feedback, there will continue to be a temporary stress on equipment. As a result, an Equipment Imbalance Fee will be implemented on 25th May 2020, as listed below.
From Baltimore, Boston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Los Angeles, San Francisco
to Australia & New Zealand – USD 8.00 w/m, MIN 8 per HBL
From Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Memphis, Portland, Seattle to Australia & New Zealand – USD 12.00 w/m, MIN 12 per HBL
Wharf Infrastructure Fee Increase Sydney & Melbourne
Stockwells has received notice and would like to advise all customers that from the 1st May the wharf infrastructure fee for Sydney will increase to AUD $135 and Melbourne will increase to AUD $145.
Service Blanking
Due to the reduction in market demand from South East Asia, there will be some schedule adjustments to services.
The below sailing will slide one week, effectively cancelling the voyage departing week 19. Imports to Australia: ETD Singapore 5th May 2020, will now depart 12th May 2020
Exports from Australia: ETD Brisbane 17th May 2020, will now depart 24th May 2020
General Rate Increases
FCL:
We wish to advise the following GRI that effective 1st June 2020 (cargo received date) a General Rate Increase (GRI) will be applied on all cargo moving from the United States and Canada to Australia and New Zealand in the following amounts:
USD $100 / 20’ft container USD $200 / 40’ft container
Handling Charge Increase
Stockwells has received notice wishes to advise customers that the Australia Terminal Handling Charges for shipments between Asia ports and Australia have increased. These increases will apply to all dry and reefer cargo for export loading from the 1st May 2020 and for imports discharging the 1st May 2020.
Inland Haulage Imports Surcharge South Korea
Stockwells has received notice of the introduction of legislation ( Safe Rate initiative ) in South Korea focused on improvement of truck drivers safety and minimum standard income. Effective May 6th, 2020 we wish to advise inland haulage costs when performed by road in South Korea will be adjusted as follows (amounts in USD):
Bunker Surcharge & Emission Control Area Surcharge
Stockwells would like to advise that effective from 1st May 2020 and until further notice, the following BAF & ECA amounts applicable to the below mentioned trades.
In accordance with the bunker calculation, effective 1st May the following BAF levels will apply:
BUC FAF Surcharge
Please find update BUC/FAF tariff for Dry & RF CARGO on Oceania trade as following, effective from 1st May, 2020
Southbound Quarterly Bunker Recovery Charge
Stockwells has received notice of SOUTHBOUND QUARTERLY BUNKER RECOVERY CHARGE. Please see following fee increases:
Effective 1st April 2020 and valid to 30th June 2020, the BRQ for cargo to Australia and New Zealand from Europe will be applied at the below levels.
From Europe To Australia and New Zealand:
$634 Per Dry TEU $951 Per Reefer TEU
New Export Controls
Common indicators of the export of goods that support preventing the spread of COVID-19
On 30 March 2020, the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 were amended to temporarily prohibit the non-commercial export of certain goods that contribute to controlling and preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus (some exemptions apply).
These are some indicators of suspicious behaviour, activities or goods to look out for and report to Border Watch. A combination of one or more of these indicators may be of interest.
Are any quantities of the following goods being exported?Disposable face masks, gloves and gowns
Protective eyewear in the form of goggles, glasses or visors
Alcohol wipes and hand sanitiser
- Is the nature of the consignee or consignor’s business inconsistent with the goods described?
- Has the client changed their usual export of goods to include those listed above?
- Have you noticed numerous purchases of the above goods by the same people in a short time frame? Have you seen advertising for employment for purchasing teams?
- Have you observed large stocks of goods at a residential address or unmarked warehouse, with a number of vehicles (including rideshare or courier vehicles) loading or unloading goods?
- Does the goods description indicate that COVID-19 testing kits are included in the consignment?
- Is the goods description sufficiently detailed to determine the nature of the goods?
- Is the client anxious, nervous or evasive?
- Is the client reluctant to provide all the information or documentation you require?
- Is the client a first time client?
- Is the value of the goods consistent with the goods description?
Consolidation Tariff Suspended
Stockwell International has received notice that with the ever-changing market conditions and instability in pricing, our consolidation tariff is suspended effective immediately.
All customers will need to confirm pricing at the time of booking
This situation is extremely fluid. Our team is working hard to find solutions wherever possible. We appreciate your understanding.
