Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM plan to come together as the P3 network, they will operate a massive 255 vessels covering the three major trade lanes : Asia – Europe, trans Pacific and trans Atlantic. Pending approval from regulatory authorities, the launch is planned for the second quarter of 2014. Each line Continue reading “Largest Ever Shipping Alliance”
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Raising Limit of Liability – Carriage of Goods
Liability for loss or damage to goods carried within New Zealand is set to rise by 33% under a proposed change to the Carriage of Goods Act 1979 (COGA). The current liability limit of $1500 per unit will rise to $2000 per unit under the proposed change. The Bill will introduce a new section 5A Continue reading “Raising Limit of Liability – Carriage of Goods”
Increase in Road User Charges – Fuel price increases
In December 2012 the government announced plans for three annual increases in fuel pricing with equivalent increases in RUC ( Road User Charges). The 1st increase on RUC came into effect on 1st July and the increases ranged from 4% to 10%. As a result, most if not all road transport carriers will need to Continue reading “Increase in Road User Charges – Fuel price increases”
NZ Customs Notices – 1st July – HPA Levy Rates,SGG Levy.
From 1st July NZ Customs will be collecting a Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy on goods containing HFCs and PFCs. The levy will be applied to a range of imported goods – fridges, freezers, heat pumps,air conditioners, refrigerated trailers etc. Any person importing goods subject to this levy must pay at the time of importation. The Continue reading “NZ Customs Notices – 1st July – HPA Levy Rates,SGG Levy.”
Air New Zealand Settle with Commerce Commission
Air New Zealand admitted liability for understandings relating to fuel and security surcharges, for cargo flown in and out of New Zealand. They joined a group of other airlines who had already settled. Air New Zealand was among the 13 airlines the Commission filed proceedings against in December 2008, alleging airlines colluded to impose fuel Continue reading “Air New Zealand Settle with Commerce Commission”
Joint Border Management System – Cost Recovery
The NZ Customs Service and Ministry for Primary Industries have announced increases to their respective fees – COST RECOVERY The new cost recovery fees commence 1st July 2013 – both Import Entry and Export Entry Transaction Fees are increasing. For importers on deferred payment these will appear on your NZ Customs statements, for those who Continue reading “Joint Border Management System – Cost Recovery”
Increases to Import Processing Charges Australia
In the latest Australian budget an announcement was made which will have significant impact on importers in Australia. Exporters from New Zealand need to take heed of these charges In summary – The current charges that are levied at the time of import by Australian Customs are :- – AUD88.00 for the first container and Continue reading “Increases to Import Processing Charges Australia”
Rate Restoration Asia to New Zealand
We have been advised that as from 1st July, 2013, all outward shipments with origin in Korea, China,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to ports and points in New Zealand will levy an increase of USD200 / TEU and USD400/FEU for both dry and refreigerated cargo in the base ocean freight Continue reading “Rate Restoration Asia to New Zealand”
Reefer Rates – General Rate Increases
Local reefer shippers will be alarmed at the announcements made by both MSC and Maersk, that reefer rates will increase by USD 1500 per 40 foot reefer container in January 2013. The reason given by both ssLines is that current levels are inadequate and in order to continue to provide high standards of service, the rates Continue reading “Reefer Rates – General Rate Increases”
East Coast/US Gulf Strike Action Averted
The USA East Coast / US Gulf port strike has been deferred ( 90 days ) taking it out now to 29th December. The International Longshoresmen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance agreed to a 90 day contract extension, averting a threatened Maine to Texas dock strike at the end of this month. “The extension Continue reading “East Coast/US Gulf Strike Action Averted”