DP World Industrial Action Update
Stockwell International would like to provide further updates on the impending Industrial Action across the DP World Terminals.
The CFMMEU has given notice to DP World of further Protected Industrial Action through to the 11th December 2023.
The Protected Industrial Action will continue with work related stoppages and bans across the four DP World Terminals. Stoppage include 1hour, 2hour stoppages per day and 24hour stoppage on receival and delivery plus bans on the performance of overtime, extensions, upgrades etc.
24hour stoppage will take effect across all four DPW terminals (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne & Fremantle) which are occurring on the same day nationally:
- 24hour stoppage starting 5th December at 0600 and will finish 6thDecember at 0600
- 24hour stoppage starting 6th December at 0600 and will finish 7thDecember at 0600
Reminder: DPW Sydney will have a 24hr stoppage starting 0600 27thNovember and will finish 28th November at 0600.
Please note any delays or congestion that result in additional charges will not be the responsibility of Stockwell International.
Severe Congestion in South Africa’s Ports
Severe congestion in South Africa’s ports is forcing shipping lines to omit the country from their services.
Currently 96 vessels are waiting at anchor outside ports, costing the economy R98m ($5.32m) a day, according to the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF).
Maersk is among the lines skipping calls; earlier today it warned of long waiting times at Durban and noted that “CMA has triggered a Cape Town omission on the APL Houston eastbound voyage due to berthing congestion in Cape Town”.
The congestion appears to be the result of a perfect storm of poor weather affecting operations and ports operator Transnet experiencing issues with equipment.
“Simply put, the current situation amounts to at least R48.5m of pure sunken cost just sitting outside at anchorage a day. Furthermore, with the port congestion surcharges for containers awaiting implementation, this figure jumps to R98m. We are already paying nearly 10% more with the current conditions in direct cost.”
SAAFF concluded: “We must improve operational efficiency and increase throughput, or else the trade, transport, and logistics industries will continue to curtail desperately needed economic growth for South Africa.”
EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS)
Stockwell International would like clients to be aware of a new surcharge EU ETS Fee that is being implemented by shippers from January 2024.
In preparation for this new surcharge, Stockwell International wanted to provide you with some information on what the charges is and how it is being structured.
The EU ETS Fee is a result of the integration of the shipping industry in the EU Emission Trading System.
EU ETS will apply to all maritime services with at least one call within the EU: 100% of emissions will be considered for legs between 2 EU ports, only 50% of the emissions for legs between EU ports and non-EU ports.
From January 1st, 2024, shipping lines will be required to report their emissions and purchase an equivalent amount of allowances on the EU ETS market, according to a progressive schedule:
- in 2024, 40% of reported emissions will have to be converted into allowances.
- in 2025, 70% of reported emissions will have to be converted into allowances.
- From 2026, 100% of reported emissions will have to be converted into allowances.
Stockwell International will continue to keep you updated with any changes that may impact shipments.
BMSB Fact Sheet to Download
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EDI Fee Increase, Industrial Action Surcharge (Cost Recovery), Ocean Rates, Southbound Rate Restoration, Transport Wharf Charges, Fuel Levy, Empty Container De-Hire Timeframes
EDI FEE INCREASE
Effective 1st November
FCL | $24.00
LCL/Air | $13
Industrial Action Surcharge (Cost Recovery)
Effective 22nd November 2023
20ft Containers in and out of DP World – $50.00 per container
40ft Containers in and out of DP World – $100.00 per container
The fee calculated above is a recovery of actual costs only and will be reviewed in January 24 when the congestion is meant to have cleared out if Industrial action is finalised.
GRI
Effective November 15th 2023
China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan to Australia and New Zealand
Per TEU | $100
Southbound Rate Restoration
PONDUS FEE
Effective 1st October 2023
BAF Charges
Effective November 1st 2023
Asia – North East Asia, South East Asia, West Asia, Europe to Australia
Dry – $180 – $390 USD/TEU
RF – $270 – $580 USD/TEU
Australia to Asia – North East Asia, South East Asia, West Asia
Dry – $70 – $170 USD/TEU
RF – $110 – $250 USD/TEU
Australia to New Zealand
Dry – $50 USD/TEU
RF – $70 USD/TEU
Australia to Europe, Africa
Dry – $140 USD/TEU
RF – $210 USD/TEU
Australia to South Pacific
Dry – $281 USD/TEU
RF – $422 USD/TEU
All Area (Excl. N. & S. America) to New Zealand & South Pacific
Dry – $280 – $600 USD/TEU
RF – $420 – $900 USD/TEU
New Zealand & South Pacific to All Area (Excl. N. & S. America)
Dry – $145 – $310 USD/TEU
RF – $210 – $46 USD/TEU
Transport Wharf Charges
Effective July 1st, 2023
Sydney
Wharf Booking Fee $75.00
Infrastructure Fee $210.00
Empty Booking Fee $125.00
Direct De-Hire Surcharge $55.00
Weighbridge Fee $20.00
Sideloader Levy $100.00
Terminal Energy Surcharge $7.50
Melbourne
Wharf Booking Fee $75.00
Infrastructure Fee $210.00
Empty Booking Fee $110.00
Direct De-Hire Surcharge $55.00
Weighbridge Fee $20.00
Sideloader Levy $100.00
Terminal Energy Surcharge $7.50
Brisbane
Wharf Booking Fee $75.00
Infrastructure Fee $210.00
Empty Booking Fee $130.00
Direct De-Hire Surcharge $55.00
Weighbridge Fee $20.00
Sideloader Levy $100.00
Terminal Energy Surcharge $7.50
Adelaide
Wharf Booking Fee $85.00
Infrastructure Fee $195.00
Empty Booking Fee $110.00
Weighbridge Fee $50.00
Sideloader Levy $100.00
Terminal Energy Surcharge $7.50
Fremantle
Wharf Booking Fee $80.00
Infrastructure Fee $85.00
Empty Booking Fee $95.00
Weighbridge Fee $20.00
Sideloader Levy $100.00
Booking Admin Fee $30.00
Terminal Interface Fee $75.00
Terminal Energy Surcharge $7.50
Fuel Levy
Effective 1st November 2023
NSW/QLD/VIC – 26%
WA – 30%
SA – 32%
Empty Container De-Hire Timeframes
Please note: Empty container de-hire timeframes differ in each state.
NSW/QLD/WA || Require 72 hours notice to arrange pick-up of empty containers
VIC/SA || Require 48 hours notice to arrange pick-up of empty containers.
These timeframes do not include weekends or public holidays. Please note that notifications made after Midday are not considered ‘Same Day’. The following business day will be considered as day 1
