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Direct to Wharf De-hire

 

For the past six months we have been aggressively pushing back on shipping line directions to de-hire containers direct to the wharf as opposed to designated empty container yards.

Working on a case by case , container by container , basis we have achieved some success to date but as we suspected this has become the new normal in all states.  This change has been implemented by shipping lines quickly and with little  consultation at forwarder level of offsetting impacts on the importers.  Our industry has grave concerns of the efficiency of this measure and we remain on high alert to measure the outcomes as we progress.

It can only be surmised the purpose behind the dramatic change is for cost cutting measures shipping line side and their associated costs at designated de-hire yards off wharf site.

Within the logistics chain this change  has a dramatic impact on the transport costs associated with this direction. Container transport operators  have been in ongoing discussion with us on the need to recover some of the additional landside logistics costs associated with the direct de-hire of empty containers to stevedore terminals.

Regrettably the increased cost cannot be absorbed into the existing cost of transport and we have no choice but to pass this cost to the importer. We will be introducing a De-hire directional Fee of AUD 90.00 per container for containers de-hired directly to terminals effective immediately.

De-Hire Directional Fee : AUD 90.00 per container

 

Oceanfreight General Rate Increase : North/North east Asia : 1st April 2018.

 

As well seasoned importers I am sure the current ebb and flow of oceanfreight rates southbound from Asia will not create any surprise in your arenas. It is a well traversed path of pre Chinese New Year  hikes ( Happy New Year of the Dog) , post Chinese New Year falls ( when there is practically no cargo for shipping ) followed by an increase just as the factories are gearing up to export once more. It of course brings me no joy to deliver in the predictable increase forecast , yet ,regrettably here we are.

 

Shipping lines have universally announced their intention to implement a General Rate Increase effective on all southbound exports departing on or after 1st April 2018.

 

North/North-East Asia  : Effective 1st April  2018

 

LCL        : USD 12 .00 per cbm

20 GP  : USD 300.00 per teu

40 GP : USD 600.00 per teu

 

The above quantum is the published intent of the carriers , though should they respond to negotiations with a lesser quantum, we shall of course pass those benefits through to the importer with a reduced application of same.

 

 

NEW AND REVISED PACKING DECLARATIONS  FROM JULY 2018.

 

Please  be mindful of upcoming changes previously broadcast. Implementation of revised Minimum Documentary and Import Declaration Requirements and Non Commodity Information Requirements Policies is now  published on the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website and may be accessed via the following link:

http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2017/101-2017

 

To assist clients in meeting the requirements of the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non commodity information requirements policies, the department has created the following templates that can be downloaded and adapted to meet individual company/consignment requirements.

 

http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/arrival/clearance-inspection/documentary-requirements/templates

 

INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY : Original notice 31.10.17

 

We have received notices of slight increased infrastructure levies from wharfside terminals. Please note the below levels will be applicable .

 

FCL Level :   AUD 65.00  per teu/feu container

 

LCL Level per cbm :  AUD 3.50 per cbm or w/m OR

 

LCL Level per Bill of Lading :  AUD 40.00  – AUD 55.00 per House Bill of Lading (HBL) – if applicable .

 

Air Level :  AUD 15.00  – AUD 20.00 per House Airway Bill.(HAWB) No changes notified at this time. If applicable.

 

Should you have any queries arising from the above subject matter please contact our office directly.

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