Stockwell International News Alert 3rd February 2022

NEWS: South Australian Floods Sever Freight Routes, Expose Systemic Weaknesses

Severe rainfall and flooding in South Australia has disrupted domestic freight, exposing infrastructure and systemic weaknesses. 

Described by meteorologists as a once in 200-year event, the rainfall has severed critical rail networks, forcing freight to be diverted.

The Australian Rail Track Corporation said 18 sites stretching over 300 kilometres have been affected by the floods. Most sites have now been assessed by engineering and project staff.

Sections of the ARTC network between Adelaide and Tarcoola have been impacted and operations have ceased.

“Because of the extensive weather event, that included over 200 millimetres of rain in 24 hours in some areas, services from Adelaide to Perth and Darwin continue to be impacted,” an ARTC spokesperson said.

Large-scale repair works are now underway, though one small section of track has not yet been assessed due to access constraints in the area.

“Additional contractors are now on site to assist ARTC crews and works include building access roads, ensuring supplies can get to damaged locations and supporting restoration works.”

The spokesperson said ARTC is ensuring the section of track is restored to enable to safe passage of trains.

“ARTC expects track will remain closed for at least twelve days and a further update on timeframes for recovery will be provided later this week.

“We want to reassure our customers and the community that we will restore these links as quickly as possible.”Stockwell International is offering our linehaul as an option whilst rail has stopped and coastal shipping is at capacity. If you would like to discuss linehaul opportunities or any additional questions you can email [email protected]

Read More | SA floods expose systemic infrastructural weaknesses – Daily Cargo News (thedcn.com.au)

General Rate Increases, Emergency Port Congestion Surcharge & FCL Wharf/Port Charges 2022

General Rate Increases

LCL: 

15th February 2022
New Zealand (Excl. Lyttelton) and all ports serviced via to Australia and all ports serviced via
USD 5 w/m

17th February 2022
All USA Origins to All Australia and New Zealand Ports 
USA $25.00 W/M or USD $25 min 

FCL:

15th February 2022
U.S. and Canada to Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea 
USD $500/20′
USD $1000/40′ 
(all equipment size/types)

Port Congestion Surcharge 

16th February 2022 
All USA Origins to Australia & New Zealand
USD 30.00 w/m 

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]

FCL Wharf/ Port Charges 

Sydney
Empty Booking Fee                           $100.00 / container

Melbourne                        
Empty Booking Fee                         $75.00 / container
Wharf Booking Fee                          $65.00 / container
Infrastructure Fee                           $175.00 / container

Brisbane
Empty Booking Fee                         $85.00 / container
Infrastructure Fee                           $175.00 / container

Fremantle
Empty Booking Fee                         $70.00 / container
Infrastructure Fee                           $70.00 / container