Stockwell International Office Closures – Public Holidays
Stockwell International would like clients to be aware of the following dates that our offices will be closed due to public holidays.
Melbourne Office – Friday 29th September 2023 (AFL Grand Final)
Brisbane & Gold Coast Office – Monday 2nd October 2023 (The King’s Birthday)
Sydney Office – Monday 2nd October 2023 (Labour Day)
For any urgent inquiries please contact [email protected].
Illegal Logging – Requirement for consignment specific importer declarations
New requirements regarding Illegal logging for specific imported consignments in Australia.
All Importers of Regulated Timber products are to provide consignment specific Illegal logging declaration when they forward documents for their clearances.
You can copy the whole email or add in all the relevant links
Regulated timber products – DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)
This will help with what products are affected by HS codes:
Chapter 44,47,48,94
For any additional questions, please contact sales@stockwellteam.com.au
Qantas Terminal Delays Across Australia
Stockwell International has received information regarding Qantas terminal delays across Australia. Due to a system upgrade over the weekend, there are significant delays and disruptions throughout all Qantas terminals. This is for both inbound and outbound shipments. At this stage, there are limited availability of inbound shipments that landed after midnight 23/9/2023.
Please note, any additional charges that occur as a result of this will not be the responsibility of Stockwell International.
Mid-Autumn Festivals and National Day Holidays
Please be aware that businesses, ports and warehouses in China will be closed from 29th September 2023 until the 6th of September 2023 due to the Mid-Autumn and National Day Holidays.
Stockwell International would like clients to be aware that any additional charges or delays caused by this holiday will not be the responsibility of Stockwell International.
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!
Ocean Rates, Southbound Rate Restoration, Transport Wharf Charges, Fuel Levy, Empty Container De-Hire Timeframes
Ocean Rates
Effective September 1st, 2023
Southeast & Northeast Asia to Australia
20FT | $150 USD
40FT | $300 USD
Southbound Rate Restoration
Effective August 1st, 2023
China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea & Taiwan to Australia & New Zealand
Per TEU | $150 USD
PONDUS FEE
Effective 1st October 2023
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 $110.00
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 $110.00
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 October 2023
NSW/QLD/VIC – 26%
WA – 28%
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
