The new warehouse is progressing well, completion date is officially 9th June Continue reading “New Warehouse Update”
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Rates Decline ex ASIA
FCL rates are on the decline, mainly ex CHINA, but also spreading to South Asia. It started when some of the ssLines with longer transits were offering rates under the “market rate” from some China load ports. Maersk retaliated by reducing some of their China origins on their Tanjug Pelepas service ( slow transit option). Continue reading “Rates Decline ex ASIA”
Exporters – Penalty Fees for no e-pre-advice
Ports of Auckland is to charge a $20.00 plus GST service fee to shippers or carriers of all export containers received without electronic pre advice from October 1. Pre -advice is electronically supplied to the Port by a cargo owner, trucking company or freight forwarder, PRIOR to a container’s arrival. It will include information such Continue reading “Exporters – Penalty Fees for no e-pre-advice”
Asia Import Customers – Rate Increases
Nearly all the Shipping Lines have now sent broadcasts to the market advising that their current ocean freight rates are not sustainable. They are all looking to rectify this situation with planned market rate increases several times this year. This increase ranges across all of Asia, both South East and North Asia, along with the Continue reading “Asia Import Customers – Rate Increases”
Export Booking Cancellation Fees
MAERSK have introduced ( effective 1st July) an Export Booking Cancellation fee of USD 100 per 20′,40′ container, which will apply in the following situations: any cargo bookings which are cancelled, reduced or transferred ( at Shipper’s request), within the 7 – day period immediately prior to the vessel’s proforma ETA at the New Zealand load Continue reading “Export Booking Cancellation Fees”
New Warehouse
Hobbs Global Logistics are in the process of building a new facility at “The District” – Auckland International Airport. It is anticipated it will be completed and ready for business early August Continue reading “New Warehouse”
New Staff
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff members : Timothy Gribble : Tim has joined us to take over the ” Import Operations Manager ” role, he brings vast experience and will be a great addition to the ” Team” at Hobbs Global Logistics , Albany office. Contact : tim@hobbsglobal.co.nz Rosezarndra Baker : Rose Continue reading “New Staff”
Exporters to Australia
Please be advised that NSW Ports has imposed new charges onto container operators moving containers through the Port Botany Terminals. As a result, effective from 1st January 2014 the updated THC’s for Sydney originating cargo will be as follows for all FCL on ANL . AU$ 366 per 20ft GP AU$ 448 per 40ft GP Do Continue reading “Exporters to Australia”
Xmas Holiday Period
Just a reminder to ensure that all our customers make arrangements for any cargo that is arriving over the Christmas and New Year period. If you are closing your premises or are unable to take delivery over this time, please ensure that you advise someone at Hobbs Global of your requirements as soon as possible. Continue reading “Xmas Holiday Period”
China Value Added Tax ( VAT )
China VAT Changes – effective 1st August 2013 Please be advised of the ” Notice on Carrying out the Pilot Practice of Levying Value Added Tax in lieu of Business Tax on the Transportation Industry and Some Modern Service Industries in China”. ( Circular Caishui [2013] 37) – issued by the China’s Ministry of Finance Continue reading “China Value Added Tax ( VAT )”