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Stockwell International Urgent News Alert 16 November 2023

DP World Industrial Action Update

Stockwell International have received an update on the DP World Industrial Action. 

Further to our previous notice regarding Cybersecurity at DP World Terminals in Australia, we have today received notice that DP World has received a further industrial action notice from CFMMEU extending through until November 27th.

The Protected Industrial Action will continue with work related stoppages and bans across the four DP World Terminals on port.  Stoppage include 1hour, 2hour stoppages per day and 24hour stoppage on receival and delivery plus bans on the performance of overtime, extensions, upgrades etc.

View Full summary of the planned stoppages – DP World Australia;

Summary of planned stoppages

We are excited to share our ESG Report which outlines everything we are currently doing and plan to achieve in the Environmental, Social & Governance areas. 

Head to Sustainability & Corporate Governance – Stockwells International to find out more!

Notice of Upcoming Increases to Terminal and Wharf Charges in 2024

Stockwell International would like to advise of upcoming increases to terminal and wharf charges in 2024. We will advise closer to the time of these increases what the exact costs will be. 

For further information, please see the below article from the The Loadstar: 

‘Daylight robbery’ – Fury at huge hike in terminal fees by DP World Australia – The Loadstar

Christmas Office and Warehouse Hours 

BMSB Fact Sheet to Download

Stockwell International have put together a fact sheet of everything you need to know about BMSB season which starts September 1st, 2023. 

Download our BMSB Fact SheetHERE

If you have any issues downloading your copy, contact [email protected] to have one sent to you!

EDI Fee Increase, 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

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

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