Industrial Actions, Congestions, Delays Update
Industrial Actions
Congestion at the Patrick Port Botany Terminal alone has cost the NSW container road transport sector over $1 million a month in lost turnaround time productivity.
At the same time the severe congestion at NSW Empty Container Parks has cost near $5 million in additional transport operator handling, yard storage, administration and extra truck kilometres travelled.
Growing congestion in Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle due to industrial actions mean that transport operators in those ports too face increasing delays.
Our colleagues at FTA/APSA have done likewise, stressing the broader impact on freight forwarders, importers and exporters, including the imposition of Congestion Surcharges by numerous major shipping lines.
Empty Container Crisis:
Due to the terminal congestion in Port Botany, it is estimated that there is an excess of more than 50,000TEU (approx. 36,000 containers) in the NSW logistics chain that have not been shipped out of the system either full or empty.
This excess number will keep growing unless shipping lines can successfully get rid of a significant number of empties through scheduled vessel services uploading empties for evacuation. The severe berth congestion has so far limited this.
As a result of this, empty container parks (ECP) capacity has been reached, they are now neither closed for the receiving of import empty container de-hires, or only accepting a minuscule amount of normal volumes.
Industrial Actions – Summary:
DP World
The PIA has been suspended until 1 November and the parties will continue negotiations without the PIA slowing operations. DP World Notice
DP World Brisbane – PIA Notice – 24 Hours stoppage – 29-30 September DP World Notice – Brisbane Industrial Action
Patrick
Industrial action continues at Sydney Terminal is currently 12-14 days behind schedule, it is forecast that the delays will increase because of the continuing Protected Industrial Action. There is a backlog of 35,000 containers waiting to be loaded or discharged at Patrick Terminals Sydney. Patrick Terminals in Brisbane and Melbourne is also experiencing congestion and delays in excess of five days. PIA is occurring at all Patricks ports with no end in sight. Patrick Notice
Hutchison
Hutchison continue to be impacted by delays.
Reference: Container Transport Alliance Australia. Download the full summary.
Queens Birthday WA – Surcharge
Please be advised that with the Queen’s Birthday long weekend upon us, vessels are berthing, discharging, and departing between Friday and the Queen’s Birthday Holiday on Monday 28th September 2020.
- A Surcharge of AU$75/cntr will be applied for collections from the terminal over the coming weekend, which is necessary to avoid incurring any Wharf Storage charges.
For any question please contact your sales rep on 1300 786 468 or [email protected]
Temporary Booking Restriction to Sydney
Dear Customers,
Stockwell International has received notice that because of ongoing congestion and industrial action at Sydney port that has caused disruption to the network schedule and significant delays, shipping line Maersk has temporarily stopped acceptance of all new bookings from Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and India Sub-Continent to Sydney effective immediately.
It is expected booking acceptance for Sydney will re-open from 1st October.
For any questions please contact your sales representative on [email protected] or 1300 786 468.
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), and the congestion that Sydney is experiencing, several shipping lines have introduced a Port Congestion Surcharge.
MSC:
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 300 per TEU will apply to the following:
- Import Cargo from Europe with a proforma (ETD) date on or after 14th September 2020
- Import Cargo from Asia with a proforma (ETD) date on or after 15th September 2020
- Import Cargo from USA with a Gate-In (Cargo possession) date on or after 8th October 2020
- Export Cargo to Non USA Trades Bill of Lading date on or after 14th September 2020
- Export Cargo to USA Trades with a Gate in ( Cargo Possession) date on or after 14th September 2020
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$300 per TEU a rate of US$13.50W/M or Minimum will be applied for LCL Cargo.
ANL/CMA/CGM:
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 2020 – Excluding cargo moving on the TTZ ( Direct Service from AU to NZ) service.
- Export Cargo for all vessels (USA Trades) Departing Sydney on or after 10th October 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trade) Departing origin on or after 17th September 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (USA Trade) Gate In ( Cargo Possession) date on or after 10th October 2020
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$285 per TEU a rate of US$13.00W/M or Minimum will be applied to LCL Cargo.
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
Hapag Lloyd:
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 2020
- Export Cargo for all vessels (USA Trades) Departing Sydney on or after 16th October 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trade) Departing origin on or after 16th September 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (USA Trade) Gate In ( Cargo Possession) date on or after 16th October 2020
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$300 per TEU a rate of US$13.50W/M or Minimum will be applied for LCL Cargo.
PIL/PAE:
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
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$300 per TEU a rate of US$13.50W/M or Minimum will be applied for LCL Cargo.
TS Lines:
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:
- Import Cargo First arriving Vessels Harrier Hunter V2006s ETA Sydney 30th September 2020 & Ever Ulysses V132s ETA Sydney 28th September 2020
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$280 per TEU a rate of US$13.00W/M or Minimum will be applied to LCL Cargo.
HMM:
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 230 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 21st September 2020
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$280 per TEU a rate of US$10.50W/M or Minimum will be applied to LCL Cargo.
HAMBURG SUD:
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 350 per TEU will apply to the following:
- Export Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trades) departing Sydney on or after 1st October 2020
- Export Cargo for all vessels (USA Trades) Departing Sydney on or after 24th October 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trade) arriving origin on or after 1st October 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (USA Trade) Gate In ( Cargo Possession) date on or after 24th October 2020
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$350 per TEU a rate of US$15.00W/M or Minimum will be applied for LCL Cargo.
MAERSK:
The Congestion Surcharge of USD 350 per TEU will apply to the following:
- Export Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trades) departing Sydney on or after 1st October 2020
- Export Cargo for all vessels (USA Trades) Departing Sydney on or after 24th October 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (Non USA Trade) arriving origin on or after 1st October 2020
- Import Cargo for all vessels (USA Trade) Gate In ( Cargo Possession) date on or after 24th October 2020
Based on the above a Congestion Surcharge/PSS of US$350 per TEU a rate of US$15.00W/M or Minimum will be applied for LCL Cargo.
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 Update
Stockwell International has received notice that over the weekend the Fair Work Commission (FWC) held a hearing with DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia.
Stockwell International is glad to advise that the reported outcome of suspended industrial action at Port Botany has come to agreement that no further action will be held before the 1st of November 2020.
However, liner body Shipping Australia warned that shippers and freight forwarders could still expect substantial disruption to container supply chains.
– Unless DP World Australia and the employer enter into a binding workplace agreement (known as an enterprise agreement), the union will have the power to re-start industrial action in November.
– Meanwhile, industrial action is still possible at Hutchison in Brisbane and Sydney and at Patrick Terminals in Brisbane, Sydney and. Melbourne.
– Congestion ngestion and delay will not ease across the waterfront until all the terminals are able to work unhindered, Shipping Australia said.
– Without the distraction of bans and limitations, we anticipate we’ll be able to progress outstanding local matters at DP World Sydney in the pursuit of a finalised enterprise agreement, DP World Australia said.
Rolling MUA stoppages at Sydney’ Hutchison, Patrick and DP World terminals had led to an 11-day backlog throughout the port, with congestion expanded to Brisbane and Melbourne as shipping lines try to offload cargo elsewhere. It has also led to a last-minutre surge schedule changes.
In summary,
- Sydney Terminal is currently up to 14 days behind schedule with a forecast that the delays will increase due to the ongoing Protected Industrial Action.
- Brisbane will have multiple stoppages on Friday 25 September 2020.
- Fremantle will have a ban on the performance of work for 31 hours commencing Friday 25 September followed by a 24-hour stoppage of work commencing Tuesday 29 September.
Patricks Fremantle Summary
Due to the Industrial Action, Patricks regrets to inform customers that R&D operations on the 21st September Monday Night Shift to the 22nd September Tuesday Day Shift has been cancelled.
- Monday 2300hrs to Tuesday 06:00hrs
DP World Fremantle Summary
Due to the Industrial Action, DP World regret to inform customers that R&D Operations on the 22nd September Tuesday Day Shift will be closed.
- Tuesday 06:00hrs to Tuesday 14:00hrs
We ask that our customers to plan in advance so we are able to work with the current environment.
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.
For containers that need to come back to Stockwells 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 Stockwells Depot:
- AUD $150.00 per 20ft plus fuel levy and GST
- AUD $200.00 per 40ft plus fuel levy and 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]
