Shanghai Plans to Restrict Movement due to Covid-19
In an effort to control the outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Shanghai, the local government has announced plans to restrict movement for certain areas from March 28 through to April 5 – specifically:
• Highway entrances and exits and tunnels are CLOSED for Pudong District from March 28 to April 1. Puxi area will be CLOSED from April 1-5.
• Trucks from neighbouring cities are able to enter Shanghai (except Pudong District) with truckers’ 48-hour nucleic acid test report. Please pay attention to the cut off time for pickup. Trucks might be prohibited to exit from Shanghai – this action will be implemented from March 28 through to April 5.
• Ocean Export: Before 12am on March 28, trucks are allowed to pass with truckers’ 48-hour nucleic acid test report with valid “Shanghai Port EIR APP” showing current working assignment in Shanghai.
• Ocean Import: FCL import shipments are operating as normal in Shanghai, but delivery to other areas is subject to the destined cities’ policy. For LCL import shipments, warehouses in Shanghai Pudong are closed, but cargo can be picked up at the Puxi consolidation warehouse.
• Air Export: Due to strict control on trucks entering Shanghai, shipments may be delayed or miss their planned flights.
• Air Import: Air cargo terminal and import bonded warehouses are operating as normal. Expect some delays due to staffing shortages.
• Customs inspections are affected to some capacity, although it remains unclear to what extent.
• Cargo is expected to ship to neighbouring cities and other air hubs. Freight rates will increase accordingly. Space has to be confirmed on a case-by-case basis.
According to the latest update from pandemic prevention & control entities, the Shenzhen government announced public transport has resumed and citizens have returned to work. Air and sea port operations have returned to normal.
Shekou Container Terminal (SCT), Chiwan Container Terminal(CCT)/MCT to receive laden containers for the vessel within ETB -4 days. Yantian International Container Terminal to receive laden containers for the vessel within ETB -7 days. This measure will be implemented from March 28 until further notice.
According to the notice from China Airlines, there are some flight cancellations toward FRA/MXP/LHR effective March 28.
Stockwell International would like clients to be aware that because of these changes delays could be caused to a number of shipments. Our teams appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
NEWS: ‘Historic’ trade agreement with India signed after decade of negotiations
Australia and India have signed a major interim free-trade deal hailed as a significant step in diversifying export markets and reducing Australia’s economic dependence on China.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison touted the deal as “one of the biggest economic doors” available to open.
“We are opening the biggest door of one of the biggest economies in the world in India,” Mr Morrison said ahead of the signing.
The interim Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement was signed in a virtual ceremony by Trade Minister Dan Tehan and his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal, and witnessed by prime ministers Scott Morrison and Narendra Modi.
Key points:
- The deal was signed by Trade Minister Dan Tehan and his Indian counterpart
- It cuts tariffs on things like sheep goods, coal, lobsters and rare earths
- Missing from the agreement are major exports like dairy and chickpeas
Read More | ‘Historic’ trade agreement with India signed after decade of negotiations – ABC News
Government announces Tariff for Russia and Belarus & Prohibition on the export of certain luxury goods to Russia.
The Australian Government have announced an additional 35 per cent duty to be applied to goods from Russia and Belarus.
This updated tariff is in direct reaction to the current illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia who is supported by Belarus.
Australian Border Force detailed how the 35 per cent will be applied to goods imported or entered for home consumption on or after 25 April 2022 that are the produce of manufacture of Russia or Belarus will be published in an Australian Customs Notice (ACN) within the next week.
Australia will impose further sanctions against Russia in response to Russia’s invasion on Ukraine. Australia will prohibit the supply, sale or transfer of certain luxury goods directly or indirectly to, for use in, or for the benefit of Russia
The Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Russia) Amendment (No.1) Designation 2022 (the Designation) designates certain luxury goods as ‘export sanctioned goods’ for Russia.
The Designation will commence on 7 April 2022.Stockwell International will continue to keep you updated with any changes that are made.
Fuel Surcharge, CFS, Drayage, IPI, Chassis Free, Infrastructure Fee, Wharf Booking Fee, Peak Season Surcharge and Low Sulphur Surcharge
Air Freight
NOTE: Stockwell International would like to inform you that import and export air handling / terminal fees are increasing due to market costs going up.
Fuel Surcharge
Effective April 1st 2022:
For the East Coast of Australia, the fuel surcharge will be at 19%.
Western Australia, our fuel levy will be 24% for metro transport in Perth and Fremantle.
South Australia, our fuel levy will now be 26% for metro transport in Adelaide.
Effective 15 April, 2022
CFS
Australia & New Zealand to All USA Destinations
New Amount: USD 6 w/m
New Minimum: USD 20
Drayage
Australia & New Zealand to All USA Destinations
New Amount & New Minimum: 40%
IPI
Australia & New Zealand to All USA Destinations
New Amount & New Minimum: 40%
Chassis Fee
Effective 15 April, 2022
Australia & New Zealand to All USA Destinations
New Amount: USD 6 w/m
New Minimum: USD 20
Infrastructure Fee
Brisbane $185.00 / container
Adelaide $155.00 / container
Fremantle $80.00 / container
Wharf Booking Fee
Fremantle $60.00 / container
Peak Season Surcharge
Effective 21st April 2022
All AU to Los Angeles
US $15 w/m
All AU to New York
US $10 w/m
Low Sulphur Surcharge
Effective 15th April 2022
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide to Suva
US $15 w/m
Stockwell International will endeavour to keep you updated with the most recent information as it becomes available to us.
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