New Line Haul Service
Dear Customers,
Stockwell International is pleased to announce the introduction of our new Line Haul Service.
With containers now omitting Sydney’s Botany Port due to congestion and empty depots being at capacity, shipping lines are redirecting vessels to either BRISBANE or MELBOURNE ports.
STOCKWELLS new domestic line haul service is currently helping customers get cargo back to Sydney at a reasonable rate compared to leaving it with some of the shipping lines. We can take cargo back to our depot and move loose back to Sydney as containers are still required to be dehired in Melbourne or Brisbane due to empty parks not taking on the empties.
Our agile line haul team will adapt and work with you to development a plan that will assess your operations and and optimisation of your delivery, giving you a tailored solution.
Our transport solutions are extremely flexible, we can deliver containers direct off the wharf to your premises while also giving you the option of having your container unpacked and delivered from our CFS facilities in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
For any questions please contact your sales representative on [email protected] or 1300 786 468.
Sydney Port Congestion Surcharge Update
Dear Customers,
Stockwell International has been updated that due to the Protected Industrial Action that commenced on the 4th of September (see news alert here), and the congestion that Sydney is experiencing, several shipping lines have introduced a Port Congestion Surcharge.
As mentioned on the 9th September, Shipping line MSC had to apply a Congestion Surcharge to maintain the level of service required. View surcharge notice here.
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 300 per TEU will apply to the following:
- Import cargo: for vessel arrival on the 14 September and onward
- Export cargo: from blading date 14 September and onward
- For Import cargo from U.S: from cargo possession on 8 October
- For Export cargo to U.S.: from cargo possession on 8 October
Stockwell International has been advised that shipping line ANL/CMA/CGM has also applied a Congestion Surcharge, view surcharge notice here.
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 285 per TEU will apply to the following:
- Export cargo for all vessels (non USA trades) departing Sydney on or after 17th September
- Import cargo for all vessels (non USA trades) departing origin on or after 17th September
- Export cargo for all vessels (USA trades) departing Sydney on or after 10th October
- Imports for all cargo received (USA trades) on or after 10th October
Consolidators Evans has advised they have applied a Congestion Surcharge effective immediately.
- LCL export ex Sydney the amount will be US$13.50 per RT based on cargo being on an MSC, CGM, ANL or PIL Master B/L
- the NZ trade lane effected (Sydney to Lyttelton), Congestion Surcharge will be charged at AU$ 15.00 per RT
- import LCL into Sydney the charge will be US$ 13.50 per RT
Stockwell International has been advised that shipping line Hapag Lloyd has also applied a Congestion Surcharge.
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 300 per TEU will apply to the following:
- Export Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trades) departing Sydney on or after 16th September
- Export Cargo for all vessels (USA Trades) Departing Sydney on or after 16th October
- Import Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trade) Departing origin on or after 16th September
- Import Cargo for all vessels (USA Trade) Gate In ( Cargo Possession) date on or after 16th October
US$13.50W/M or Minimum will be applied for LCL Cargo.
Stockwell International has been advised that shipping line PIL/PAE has also applied a Congestion Surcharge.
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 300 per TEU will apply to the following:
- Export Cargo for all vessels departing Sydney on or after 21st September 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels arriving Sydney on or after 1st October 2020
US$13.50W/M or Minimum will be applied for LCL Cargo.
Stockwell International has been advised that shipping line TS Lines has also applied a Congestion Surcharge.
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 280 per TEU will apply to the following:
Please note that this charge will apply to Sydney import cargoes ONLY. First applicable vessels are as follows:
- CAT Service: HARRIER HUNTER / 2006S / ETA SYD 30th September
- NAX Service: EVER ULYSSES / 132S / ETA SYD 28TH September (TBC)
Unfortunately Stockwell International has no choice but to pass this cost on.
There is over a 4 week waiting time to get space on vessels please ensure to let us know about bookings as soon as possible so space can be allocated in time.
For any questions please contact your sales representative on [email protected] or 1300 786 468.
Protected Industrial Action Sydney
Stockwell International has received notice that DP World Terminals will start Protected Industrial Action at their Sydney Terminal.
All vessel operations and non-automated yard operations will be stopped for 4 hours at DP World’s Sydney Terminal on Friday 18 September.
At Stockwell International our priority is to service you with minimal delay. By work closely with correct authorities we will receive more information and update you on progression accordingly.
Please expect some delays and we ask for your patience at this time.
We will provide further updates as information becomes available or for any queries please contact your customer service representative or send your enquiry to [email protected]
De-Hire Situation Sydney
Stockwell International has been advised that due to the various factors including congestion and industrial protected action in Sydney, many container depots are no longer accepting import de-hires.
Please note the below equipment and current de-hire status by location:
- MCS – Only accepting: 20GP
- ACFS – Not accepting
- DPWL – Only accepting: 20GP
- Cargolink – Not accepting
40GP/HC and all reefer units are currently not being accepted for de-hire.
For containers that need to come back to Stockwell’s CFS that are unable to be de-hired due to the empty container parks not accepting them, Stockwells will have a fee that includes cartage, container lifts and storage at Stockwell’s Depot:
- AUD $150.00 per 20’ fuel levy and plus GST
- AUD $200.00 per 40’ fuel levy and plus GST
We will provide further updates as information becomes available or for any queries please contact your customer service representative or send your enquiry to [email protected]
Delays on Return of Empty Units – Container Detention Charges
Stockwell International has been advised that shipping lines have acknowledged the current challenges in returning units on a timely basis to the nominated container parks within Sydney.
Hamburg Sud:
- suspend detention charges on any container where the last day of free time falls
between Wednesday Sept 16th and Wednesday Sept 23rd - undertake a weekly review in response to the overall status at the depots and
consider further one week extensions as required
Maersk:
- Maersk will provide an additional 7 days free time on any container where the existing free time deal expires between Thursday Sept 17th and Wednesday Sept 23rd
- will undertake a weekly review in response to the overall status at the depots and consider further one week extensions as required
For any queries please contact your customer service representative or send your enquiry to [email protected]
