Conditions for manufacturing exporters are very difficult, with the high exchange rate exacerbating weak overseas and domestic markets. Confidence among exporters is dropping rapidly with a slow down of orders out of Australia adding to the weak sentiment from Europe. Figures show that in June export sales were down 0.7% and domestic sales by 5.3% on Continue reading “Exporters Finding it Tough”
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Parallel Imports
New Zealander’s rights to import and buy parallel imports could be restricted or lost totally, under new international “free trade” treaties. It has been reported that negotiations for a new trade treaty, the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement ( TPPA), could affect New Zealand’s current laws surrounding parallel imports and that a change is being considered Continue reading “Parallel Imports”
Potential Labour Issues North America
There are two potential labour issues arising in the USA ocean carriage industry as a result of contract renegotiations : East Coast and West Coast, the timing of each concurrently coming to a head could be problematic. USA shipping lines have announced a PORT CONGESTION SURCHARGE of USD800/20′, USD1000/40′ and USD 1100/40’HC for southbound and Continue reading “Potential Labour Issues North America”
North Asia GRI announcement
All the major shipping lines servicing North and South East Asia have already sent out notices advising that there will be a GRI effective 1st October. In most cases these increases amount to : USD 300 / 20’fcl USD 600 / 40’fcl We will keep updating news as we receive information from the ssLines cialis Continue reading “North Asia GRI announcement”
Marine Insurance
Marine insurance only pays for physical damage or loss of the goods in fortuitous (accidental or unexpected ) events, not inevitable outcomes. Marine cover normally starts the moment the goods begin their internatonal journey including domestic transport en route. In short: Marine or cargo insurance covers cargo in transit internationally. Even an “all risks” cargo Continue reading “Marine Insurance”
Container Cleaning and Repairs for Imports
This is a reminder that all import containers must be clean and free from any rubbish, dunnage or contamination of any nature prior to return to the dehire depots. Likewise any damages noted upon unpack of the containers should be brought to our attention immediately, in order that we can advise the shipping line. If Continue reading “Container Cleaning and Repairs for Imports”
Buying Goods Online
Buying online is becoming increasingly popular. However, if you buy goods online from another country you need to be aware that you may have to pay Customs charges and/or GST on top of the advertised purchase price when the goods arrive in New Zealand. Goods liable for duty and GST of NZ$60 or more, in particular Continue reading “Buying Goods Online”
Container Detention
Import Container detention “free time” policy and rates for detention do vary from shipping line to shipping line, however, generally the first FREE DAY will be,the DISCHARGE DATE of the container. Export Container detention “free time” commences when the container(s) is delivered from the empty container park, the total period for detention assessment will cease Continue reading “Container Detention”
NZ – CHINA FTA
If you are sending shipments to China and claiming NZ-China FTA preference, it is very important that the the shipments are moved on airlines flying DIRECT to China. Chinese Customs are being very difficult if shipments are moved via 3rd countries ( ie SQ via SIN, TG via BKK, KE via ICN etc) and in Continue reading “NZ – CHINA FTA”
Increases in petrol excise duty
Questions and Answers When will the increases take effect ? The increases take effect on 1st August 2012 How much will petrol excise duty and road user charges (RUC) increase? Petrol excise duty will increase by 2 cents per litre, or 4.1 percent. The current rate of petrol excise duty is 48.524 cents per litre. Continue reading “Increases in petrol excise duty”