Latest in Shipping
Marks and Numbers – Australia
There has been an increase of cargo moving through our Australian Seafreight CFSs with inadequate marks and numbers on the cargo and within cargo reporting, please kindly ensure that your shippers/consignees are aware of the minimum marking requirements as outlined below;
Export Sea:
- Actual Shipper and Consignee Details
- Origin & Destination
- Number of Packages (i.e 1 of 2, 2 of 2)
- Shipper and Consignee Reference numbers
In addition to the above, please also ensure that the interim receipt provided to the CFS at time of check in coincides with the cargo being delivered
Import Sea:
- Actual Shipper and Consignee Details
- Number of Packages (i.e 1 of 2, 2 of 2)
- Shipper and Consignee Reference numbers
Bookings
Bookings ex Asia, specifically China, are very strong right now with vessels booking out 3-4 weeks in advance, with most carriers fully booked until June. It is essential that Stockwells is notified of new orders at least 2 weeks in advance of the cargo ready date so that we can find space on the most suitable services.
Equipment Shortages – China
Equipment shortages are starting to be seen again in China with Evergreen releasing a notice last week stating: “South China is running low on 40HC supply. HQ will be limited and reserved for US and EU trade at a very high rate. South bound to AU will need to use 2x20GP, 40GPs or NORs from south China ports as 40HC will more than likely be unavailable”. South China Ports include Shekou, Yantian, Huangpu, Hong Kong, Sanshui, Fuzhou, Foshan. Shipping line ANL are also experiencing equipment shortages in Xingang/Shanghai.
Space and Equipment Shortages – Europe
Space and equipment issues are worsening ex Europe with rollovers and delays being extremely large. Trans-ship carriers are either cutting space allocation or suspending booking acceptance completely in order to ease backlogs.
Congestion – New Zealand
Due to the severe congestion currently being experienced at New Zealand ports, shipping lines have dramatically decreased space allocation on Trans-Tasman services in order to save time unloading at the port and keep delays at a minimum. Trans-Tasman services are currently fully booked until at least the end of June.
India COVID Situation
India is still seeing major space and equipment issues due to the current COVID climate.
Singapore Congestion
Singapore is also still currently facing serious congestion.
Holiday Notice Thailand – Vesak Day
Offices in Thailand will be closed on 26 May 2021 for Vesak Day and will resume to normal operation on 27 May 2021
“Vesak”, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away.
FAF BUC Notice
Stockwell International has been advised the tariff for BUC/FAF dry & reefer cargo on Oceania trade for June 2021 has been updated as per below;
Bunker Recovery Charge
Stockwell International has received notification and effective 1st June the below BRC Charges will apply to cargo ex Australia to the following regions;
General Rate Increases, Peak Season Surcharge & Congestion Surcharge
Dear Customers,
Stockwell International has received notice and wishes to advise customers that in light of the continued Industrial Action and continual heavy congestion, several shipping lines have been impacted and have implemented the following General Rate Increase/Peak Season Surcharge/Congestion Surcharge:
Peak Season Surcharge/General Rate Increase:
Stockwell International has received notice that there has been an increase globally for LCL general rate increases, for specific countries and amounts please contact us directly.
LCL
1st April 2021
Montreal/Toronto (via Philadelphia), Vancouver to Australia
Amount: USD $8 per W/M or minimum
1st April 2021
All North American ports to Australia (except Fremantle) and New Zealand
Amount: USD $16 per W/M or minimum
1st April 2021
All origins via Los Angeles and New York to all US destinations
Amount: USD $32 per W/M or minimum
1st April 2021
Belgium to Australia
Amount: EUR $25 per W/M or minimum
1st April 2021
Spain to Australia
Amount: USD $25 per W/M or minimum (Increase of USD 11.00 per w/m or Minimum)
1st April 2021
Netherlands to Australia
Amount: EUR $25 per W/M or minimum (Increase USD 8.50 per w/m or Minimum)
1st April 2021
UK to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Adelaide
Amount: USD $32 per W/M or minimum (Increase USD 20.00 per w/m or Minimum)
1st April 2021
UK to Fremantle
Amount: USD $82 per W/M or minimum (Increase USD 20.00 per w/m or Minimum)
1st April 2021
USA to Australia
Amount: USD $8 per W/M or minimum
1st May 2021
Europe to Australia and New Zealand
Amount: USD $16 per W/M or minimum
21st May 2021
All North American CPS to Australia & New Zealand
Amount: USD $16 per W/M or minimum
22nd May 2021
Ex Australia to or via Jebel Ali
Amount: USD $28 per W/M or minimum
24th May 2021
Bangladesh to Sydney
Amount: USD $7 per W/M or minimum
1st June 2021
Ex Australia to or via Hamburg, Rotterdam, London and South Africa
Amount: USD $16 per W/M or minimum
1st June 2021
Italy to Australia
Amount: USD $30 per W/M or minimum
1st June 2021
Lyttelton to AU East Coast
Amount: USD $16 per W/M or minimum
1st June 2021
North East Asia and South East Asia to New Zealand
Amount: USD $12 per W/M or minimum
FCL
1st April 2021
Australia to South East Asia, North East Asia Indian Subcontinent and Middle Eastern Gulf
Amount: USD $200/TEU per dry container and USD $300 per reefer container
1st April 2021
UK to Australia
Amount: USD $500/TEU per dry container
11th May 2021
Europe to Australia and New Zealand
Amount: USD $400/TEU and USD $800/FEU per dry container. USD $500/20’RF and USD $500/40’RF
15th May 2021
Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan to all ports and points in New Zealand and Australia
Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU
15th May 2021
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to Australia
Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU
15th May 2021
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan to Australia, and from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to New Zealand
Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU
1st June 2021
Australia to New Zealand
Amount: USD $400/TEU and USD $800/FEU
1st June 2021
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands to Africa, Latin America, Europe, Mediterranean, USA East Coast
Amount: USD $400/TEU and USD $800/FEU
1st June 2021
Trans Tasman
Amount: USD $200/TEU and USD $400/FEU
1st June 2021
Italy to Australia
Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU
1st June 2021
North East Asia and South East Asia to New Zealand
Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU
7th June 2021
Australia and New Zealand to Canada
Amount: USD $2000/TEU
Port Congestion Surcharge:
LCL
In view of the positive operational developments in the port of Sydney, shipping lines have decided to withdraw the Congestion Surcharge (CGO / CGD).
- MSC From 9th April
- HMM From 10th April
- TS Lines 4th April
- ZIM and Gold Star 1st April
1st May 2021
Europe to Australia and New Zealand
Amount: USD $300/TEU and USD $600/FEU
1st June 2021
Australia to New Zealand
Amount: USD $400/TEU and USD $800/FEU
For any questions please contact your sales representative on [email protected] or 1300 786 468.
