Ports of Auckland has recently undertaken a review of procedures for handling containers that do NOT have a Customs Export Delivery Order ( CEDO ) two hours prior to the vessel’s ETA. Legally, POA cannot load a container that does not have a CEDO and when a CEDO is not received two hours before vessel arrival Continue reading “Export FCL Containers”
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U.S East Coast and Gulf Ports Potential Strike Action
The Union ( ILA) leadership has now authorised a call for a strike if a new contract cannot be concluded prior to midnight on December 29, 2012. With the risk of a work stoppage ( strike or lock out) being high, Shipping Lines are working to a number of contingency schedule changes. As it is Continue reading “U.S East Coast and Gulf Ports Potential Strike Action”
Export Peak Season Surcharges
We have been advised that effective 1st February 2013 ( Shipped on Board Date ), the following Peak Season Surcharge ( PSS ) will be implemented, “In order to maintain service levels demanded during traditional Export Peak Season”. A PSS of USD 150.00 per 20′ and USD 300.00 per 40′ will apply to all shipments Continue reading “Export Peak Season Surcharges”
USA West Coast Strike
We are pleased to advise that negotiations were successful and that all servics at the ports have resumed. Note: We now understand that there are disruptions on the East Coast – we will keep you posted !! Continue reading “USA West Coast Strike”
Protests Shut Terminals at Los Angeles
We want everyone to be aware that there are serious problems developing at the Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals. The Longshore clerical workers ( OCU) have gone on strike, it began with one terminal and it is spreading as the Longshore and Warehouse Union dockworkers are honoring the picket lines, this has already affected sailings Continue reading “Protests Shut Terminals at Los Angeles”
Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)- What exactly is this?
This is a question that is raised by many of our clients and can be a contentious issue with some. So following is a brief rundown for you on what this surcharge comprises and why it is levied. Unless you work for an ocean carrier, there seems to be a lot of confusion regarding BAF. Continue reading “Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)- What exactly is this?”
Ports of Auckland
It has been a few months since Ports of Auckland and the Maritime Union of NZ returned to the negotiation table. As the negotiations are progressing, Hobbs Global Logistics would like to remind all customers that in the event of any further labour related disruption at Port 0f Auckland, there will be additional costs that shipping Continue reading “Ports of Auckland”
European Seafreight Services
Over recent weeks there have been a number of New Zealand containers ex Europe that have missed planned transhipment connections in Singapore and Cartagena. Obviously there are a number of reasons why this happens – the late arrival of the 1st leg vessel, mechanical problems, industrial actions at previous ports, errors made at the transhipment Continue reading “European Seafreight Services”