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General Rate Increase ex USA and Canada to AU/NZ

USA and Canada to Australia/New Zealand General Rate Increase: Multiple carriers have announced a General Rate Increase from USA and Canada to Australia and New Zealand effective from 01st October 2022. The advertised amounts are as follows: USD 300

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USA potential rail strike +Typhoon Mufia in China

Attention: Shipping Manager  USA Potential Rail Strike We have been advised of a possible national rail strike by conductors and engineers working for Class 1 rail operators BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, CN, CP and Union Pacific to commence on

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Industry Update – August 2022

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Seasonal Measures 2022-2023 Please be informed BMSB 2022-2023 season is fast approaching. For the upcoming 2022-23 BMSB risk season, biosecurity measures will apply to: certain goods manufactured in, or shipped from target risk countries,

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Fuel Levy Increase in Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Fremantle

Attention: Shipping Manager Fuel Levy in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle will increase to 30% for all FCL pickups/deliveries, effective immediately. Please note this is applicable for pickups and deliveries within metro areas only and is subject to change

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Industry Update – June 2022

Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in USA and Canada:  Import volumes continue to increase at US ports and cargo is moving into the USA at a record-setting pace and is not expected to slow down anytime soon, despite the recent

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Ongoing Delays With Biosecurity Inspections

Attention: Shipping Manager We are still experiencing lengthy delays with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment with biosecurity inspections.  The main causes are listed as recruitment and retention of biosecurity staff.  The reality is that these extensive

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Congestion at Empty Parks and AQIS Depots

Attention: Shipping Manager  We have been informed from varying sources of huge congestion once again at empty parks, with some rejecting empty containers for dehire due to capacity issues. This is usually not known until the driver arrives at the

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Industry Update – May 2022

Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in USA and Canada: Port Congestion – Limited capacity USA’s biggest seaports have been overwhelmed by a combination of strong demand for imports and exports, shortages of truckers and dockworkers, and pandemic-related disruptions affecting the

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Impacts to DAWE Service Standards in New South Wales and Victoria

Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our recent April update, we have now received a copy of the advice from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment in relation to impacts to service standards in New South Wales and

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Industry Update – April 2022

Significant Delays with Quarantine Inspection of Goods We have seen massive delays with bookings for quarantine inspection of goods and container washes/tailgates etc. which require a quarantine officer to be present. We will do our absolute best to minimise

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