Merry Christmas
Stockwells would like to wish all our valued clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy your time with family and friends and stay safe!
We look forward to working with you all in 2020!
Terminal Charge Increases
As per our last news alert, we have received confirmation from Australian stevedores that various terminal infrastructure charges and vehicle booking fees will be increasing, effective 1st January 2020. As stated in the below article, the ACCC are currently investigating some of these increases, however these will still stand until the investigation is over. Unfortunately, Stockwellโs will not be able to absorb these costs and we will need to pass this to our clients. Please see a complete list of updated rates below for each State;
Upcoming Changes to Biosecurity Cost Recovery
The government has decided to expand the types of biosecurity activities to be cost recovered under the Australian Government Cost Recovery Guidelines. This includes biosecurity assurance, analytics and risk mitigation activities. These are critical to managing the risks posed by goods and vessels coming into the country. The governmentโs decision includes increasing the following charges:
โข Full Import Declaration chargeโair from $33 to $38.
โข Full Import Declaration chargeโsea from $42 to $49.
These changes are due to come into effect on January 1 2020.
Suspended Fumigators
Stockwells would like to notify clients that the following treatment providers have been suspended and are unable to perform treatments on Australian and New Zealand bound consignments:
– Centro Disinfestazione Livornese srl (Italy)
– National Fumigation and Termite Service (USA)
Any consignments treated by these operators will be re-treated or exported on arrival in Australia or New Zealand.
Implementation of IMO2020 Surcharges
Important notice to our valued clients,
With International Maritime Organization (IMO) introducing regulations to limit Sulphur
content in fuel oil used by the ocean carriers from 3.5% to 0.5% effective 1st January 2020, shipping lines have begun to implement/increase their low sulphur surcharge (LSS), which is also commonly known as IMO2020 Surcharge. This is going to result in a significant increase to both FCL and LCL shipping prices, to and from every port around the globe and we urge our clients to read the below attachment which goes into more detail on the implementation of the low sulphur limit / IMO 2020.
Stockwell International IMO 2020 Information Document
The transition to low-sulphur fuel will be challenging and expensive for the entire sea freight industry so we thank our customers for their understanding during this period.
Whilst we are still awaiting final confirmation of this charge from some shipping lines, please see below for FCL and LCL IMO2020 related surcharges, due to come into effect 1st December 2019. Please use these charges as a guide as they may be subject to change at any time.
FCL Import Surcharges
Australia
New Zealand
LCL Surcharges
Australia
New Zealand
If you have any questions relating to the above please do not hesitate to contact your friendly customer service representative.
Stockwell International thanks you for the continued support of our services.
Container Packing For Fumigation
Stockwells has been notified that a number of containers are being packed incorrectly for fumigation. Given the vast amount of action on our Borders for Stink Bug Season it is extremely important to make sure that containers are being packed correctly to avoid additional costs.
In order to be fumigated, containers must:
– have plastic wrapping slashed for fumigation to be effective – not be packed to the ceiling
– the goods must remain inside the container
Please see the below image of a container that has been packed incorrectly (packed too high and plastic wrapping not slashed).
Please pass on all or any handling instructions you may have to [email protected] and we will update your files accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation.
