Vessel Delays
SINGAPORE
Stockwells has received notice and would like to advise all customers that as of the 20th April Singapore still has port congestions for AAA2 service ex SIN to AU, it was reported that about 450 containers will be transhipped over 8 days on the 14th of April.
This has caused a more than 8 day delay.
ASIA
Please be advised that vessels have been delayed in Asia and have had inability to speed up southbound due to 14 day quarantine requirements. Further schedule updates will be provided as soon as information is available.
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]
Deferral of Duty, GST & Import Processing Charges
Stockwell International has received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance who engaged with the Australian Border Force providing feedback that many importers are experiencing poor cash flow as a result of the current economic environment.
Now that import container volumes are starting to increase, it is likely that we will see significant congestion on our wharves and depots where cargo cannot be released without upfront payment of taxes.
To ensure that goods can keep moving across the border and support an Australian economic recovery, FTA has formally requested that importers be provided relief in the form of deferred Duty, GST and Import Processing Charges.
This would also alleviate concerns being raised by members on the potential of high storage and container detention costs as a result of delays in release from customs control.
Please feel free to discuss any of your concerns with your Stockwells representative at [email protected] or call on 1300 786 468
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
Stockwells has received notice and would like to advise all customers that from the 1st May the wharf infrastructure fee for the following:
Sydney will increase to AUD $135 Melbourne will increase to AUD $145 Brisbane will increase to AUD $125
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):
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
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.
