Notice of Dehire
Stockwell International would like clients to be aware of FCL dehire notification timeframes which are; VIC/SA – Require 48 hours to organise dehire of container. This time does not include public holidays or weekend. Please also note that notifications made after midday are not considered same day. NSW/QLD/WA – Require 72 hours to organise dehire […]
How to prepare your supply chain for the impacts of Chinese New Year
It is no secret that China dominates in global manufacturing and export industries. As a result, much of the globe has come to rely heavily on this ‘World Factory’, which is why businesses worldwide need to take heed and prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Chinese New Year will commence on January 22, […]
La Niña; Impacts on freight forwarding in 2022
As we enter the peak shipping season, businesses need to be aware of the impact La Niña can have on their supply chains. La Niña is a weather phenomenon that results in cooler than average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. This can lead to heavy rains and floods in some areas, […]
Air vs. Sea Freight
There is a range of differences between air and sea freight, and their unique advantages and disadvantages must be weighed up for your circumstances. Factors such as cargo sensitivity, security, the urgency of delivery, size of goods, weight of the shipment, and budget must all be considered.
Freight trends in 2022; what to keep an eye on
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that the freight forwarding industry is facing significant headwinds. Here are 3 freight trends in 2022 likely to impact our industry into the future.
End of Financial Year Update – 2021/22
By Angela Gambell, Director of Sales & Marketing We have had relative stability over the last few months, the first in a very long time. I believe this relative stability is short lived and we should buckle back down for some more rate turbulence. Shanghai has fully re-opened and there is now a backlog […]