Queensland and New South Wales Public Holiday Notice
Stockwell International would like to inform clients that our offices in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast will be closed this coming Monday 3rd October, 2022 for the Queens Birthday and Labour Day.
For urgent enquires please contact [email protected].
These offices will be operating per usual on Tuesday 4th October, 2022.
Chinese National Day Holiday Period Notice
Stockwell International would like to inform clients of that from the 1st – 7th October, 2022 China will be celebrating the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.
This means that all businesses & warehouses will be closed during this period possibly delaying shipments importing and exporting out of the country.
This means that all businesses & warehouses will be closed during this period possibly delaying shipments importing and exporting out of the country.
Let’s Talk About BMSB
Spring has sprung and so has BMSB season in Australia and New Zealand.
What is BMSB?
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is a highly mobile pest which can move from host to host during spring and summer and is currently not found in Australia or New Zealand. Due to the damage BMSB causes to fruit and vegetable, the impact this pest could have on the agriculture industry is unmeasurable.
From September 1st until April 30, 2023 Australia and New Zealand will be implementing BMSB seasonal measures that will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries during this period.
AUSTRALIA
Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have identified 38 countries that they deem RISK COUNTRIES and two emerging risk countries; United Kingdom and China.
- China โ random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 September to 31 December (inclusive)
- United Kingdom โ random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 December to 30 April (inclusive)
- In addition to the target high risk goods, chapters 39, 94 and 95 will be subject to random inspections for emerging risk countries only
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries have identified 38 countries that are deemed RISK COUNTRIES (including Japan).
Treatment of vehicles, machinery, and parts will only comply with BMSB management measures if it is carried out by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider before arrival in New Zealand. Note that there are no MPI-approved treatment providers in Australia. Goods bound for New Zealand cannot be treated for BMSB in Australia.
For further information click here.
AUSGOV UPDATE: BMSB Newsletter 2 (mailchi.mp)
FURTHER IMPORTANT LINKS
Australia
Offshore BMSB treatment providers scheme – DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)
Management of LCL/FAK containers during the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season – DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)
New Zealand
Vehicles, Machinery and Parts (mpi.govt.nz)
Find treatment options and providers | Import | NZ Government (mpi.govt.nz)
Sea Containers from All Countries – Import Health Standard (mpi.govt.nz)
Western Australia Terminal Congestion and Delivery Delays Update
Stockwell International would like to provide our clients an update on terminal congestion and delivery delays in Western Australia.
Due to continued effects of Covid-19, industrial action, port closures our team is seeing on-going congestion and delays in Western Australia that are resulting in potential additional charges for wharf storage, empty container detention and other related costs.
In addition to this, limited availability of slots at wharf/ empty container parks and congestion caused by high volumes that are beyond our control.
Stockwell International will continue to monitor and update you on the developing situation and endeavour to make this period as uncomplicated as possible.
If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected]
Fuel Surcharge, FCL Empty Container Booking Fee, LCL Booking Fee & DP World De-hire Fee (SYD)
Air Freight
NOTE: Stockwell International would like to inform you that import and export air handling / terminal fees are increasing due to market costs going up.
Stockwell International would like to inform you of the updated fuel surcharge for the month of August.
Effective August 1st 2022
For the East Coast of Australia, the fuel surcharge will be at 24%.
Effective June 1st 2022
South Australia, our fuel surcharge will now be 32% for metro transport in Adelaide.
Western Australia, our fuel surcharge will be 30% for metro transport in Perth and Fremantle.
Stockwell International will endeavour to keep you updated with the most recent information as it become available to us.
For any other questions or enquiries please contact [email protected]
FCL Empty Container Booking Fee
Effective September 1st, 2022
Fremantle | $90 per container
LCL Booking Fee
Effective October 1st, 2022
Increase to $35 per container
DP World De-hire Fee (SYD)
Increase from $30.00 to $50.00
