DP World Industrial Action Update
Stockwell International have received an update regarding the DP World Industrial Action:
ACFS Port Logistics (ACFS) 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 6th November 2023 which includes the following:
Summary of the Port Stoppages
DP World Sydney:
- A stoppage of work of 24 hours duration commencing 0600AM Monday 30th October and finishing 0600AM Tuesday 31st October
- Stoppages of work of 1 hour duration from 0500-0600AM, 1300-1400PM, and 2100-2200PM each day starting from 0600AM Monday 30th October and finishing 0600AM Monday 6th November
- A ban on the loading and unloading of trucks and trains commencing 0600AM Friday 3rd November and finishing 0600AM Saturday 4th November.
DP World Brisbane:
- Ban on loading / unloading trucks & trains (06:00 3/11 TO 06:00 4/11)
- The two-hour rolling stoppages are impacting Old Yard operations and the receival & delivery of Reefer containers. All general cargo receival and delivery continues through the Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) during the rolling two-hour stoppages.
DP World Melbourne:
- Ban on the performance of upgrades and day shifts.
DP World Fremantle:
- Ban on loading / unloading trucks & trains (06:00 3/11 TO 06:00 4/11)
Download a copy of the latest DP World announced list of bans which include “Ban Code”, “Start Date”, and “End Date” HERE
ACFS is working closely with the terminals in each State to minimise the disruptions and delays wherever possible.
Stockwell International will continue to keep you updated with a new information we receive. Please note any additional charges that accrue during this time will not be the responsibility of Stockwell International.
Illegal Logging E-Update – Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
We have developed new guidance material to help importers and processors of regulated timber products to understand and meet their due diligence requirements under Australia’s illegal logging laws.
A good due diligence system will help you assess the risk of the product containing illegally logged timber and, where appropriate, mitigate the risk.
Separate toolkits are now available on the department’s resources page for importers and processors that outline the five key due diligence steps. These toolkits are optional, but we encourage you to use them as they are designed to assist with your due diligence activities. They align with the illegal logging laws and the way the department conducts compliance audits. Toolkits are the only departmentally endorsed guidance material and you should exercise caution when relying on other guidance material. We welcome your feedback on the toolkits so we can continue to refine and improve these resources into the future.
The toolkits include guidance on conducting a risk assessment, but we have also updated the risk assessment templates available on our website for importers and processors. These are step-by-step guides on how to undertake each risk assessment method allowed under our illegal logging laws – the Timber Legality Framework method, Country or State Specific Guideline method and the Regulated Risk Factor method.
We have also updated our webpage content relating to risk assessment processes for both importers and processors.
Understanding your due diligence requirements – risk mitigation
In the two previous E-updates (e-update 37 and e-update 38) we unpacked the information gathering requirements (step 2) and the risk assessment requirements (step 3) of the five-step due diligence process. In this update, we seek to clarify the requirements for risk mitigation (step 4).
For further clarity on your illegal logging due diligence requirements, please email us at [email protected]. You can also provide anonymous information and report suspected non-compliance via our online form.
Step 4 – Mitigate the risk
If you cannot conclude a low risk rating after undertaking your risk assessment process, you must undertake risk mitigation before importing or processing regulated timber. Risk mitigation requirements are set out in the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 (s 14 for importers and s 23 for processors).
The risk mitigation process must be adequate and proportionate to the identified risk. This process may involve gathering further information about the products and reassessing the risk that the product contains illegally logged timber.
If you do import or process the product and it is later found to contain illegally logged timber, you could face serious penalties.
Where an importer is using a previously completed risk assessment for the exact same regulated timber product, and where no changes have occurred, importers can also use the previous risk mitigation process undertaken for the product and keep a record of having done this. Where any element has changed, the importer must repeat the risk mitigation steps at s 14 of the Regulation.
The same process applies for processors under the respective sections of the Regulation each time they process timber.
You must keep a written record of all risk assessment and risk mitigation steps you take. These records must be retained in accordance with the legislated timeframe of five years from the date of import or processing of the product.
If audited, you must be able to show that the risk assessment and mitigation process (if required) was undertaken prior to importing or processing. For more information on Step 4 of the due diligence process, please visit our website for importers and processors.
Timber legality spotlight – legislative changes in New Zealand
New Zealand is introducing a timber legality assurance system through the Forests (Legal Harvest Assurance) Amendment Act 2023 (the Act). The Act was enacted in May 2023 and will commence within three years.
Under the new system most harvesters, traders, processors, importers and exporters will need to register with the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and show how they will reduce the risk of dealing with illegally harvested timber through a due diligence process.
Forest owners and those responsible for forest harvest in New Zealand will need to provide evidence of legal harvest to the log buyers. Documentation will follow the logs or timber through each stage of the supply chain.
New Zealand exporters will be able to apply to the MPI for an exporter statement to help them trade and gain access to markets.
If you are importing from New Zealand once their timber legality assurance system commences, you will be expected to consider the new requirements for New Zealand operators as part of your due diligence process.
To read more about the New Zealand laws, please visit the Ministry of Primary Industries website, or see the Forests (Legal Harvest Assurance) Amendment Act 2023.
Take part in EGILAT’s stocktaking survey
You are invited to take part in a brief online survey related to trade in legal timber in the Asia-Pacific region.
The survey is part of a project under the APEC forum’s Experts Group on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade (EGILAT). It seeks to help EGILAT members better understand regulatory frameworks, requirements, and other measures relevant to the trade in legal timber, along with challenges and opportunities identified by stakeholders like you.
The survey will take around 10-15 minutes to complete and responses will remain confidential. Multiple participants from your organisation may also complete the survey.
The survey is open until 10 November 2023 and can be accessed via this linkor by scanning the QR code below.
Report on Australia’s exposure to illegally logged timber
A report that considers timber trade imports into Australia from countries and regions with a high risk of illegal logging has been released by the Centre for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).
The Calculated Risk: Australia’s Exposure to Illegal Logging report aims to inform companies in their efforts to implement, enforce and comply with Australia’s illegal logging laws.
It includes several recommendations for both the Australian Government and Australian companies to reduce illegal timber imports.
While the Australian Government was not involved in developing this report, the department has considered the report’s recommendations and is looking at options for future implementation.
Further information
- See the department’s illegal logging website for information and resources
- Email the department’s environment compliance branch
Call the department during business hours (8.30 am to 5.30 pm) on 1800 657 313 or +61 2 6272 3933 outside Australia
Ocean Rates, Southbound Rate Restoration, Transport Wharf Charges, Fuel Levy, Empty Container De-Hire Timeframes
GRI
Effective November 1st 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 $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
