Mediterranean Shipping Company has advised that all EXPORT sealable containers moving under a MSC Bill of Lading must be sealed with a High Security Bolt Seal compliant with ISO PAS 17712:2013, effective from 1st July 2014. MSC will make MSC High Security Bolt Seals available with all empty sealable containers released. Please contact Hobbs Global Continue reading “High Security Bolt Seal”
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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”
Largest Ever Shipping Alliance
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”
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”
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”
U.S East Coast Strike Action
As predicted the USEC labour unions are gearing up to strike on December 30th. Negotiations on a new contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and employers represented by the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) broke off abruptly yesterday afternoon. Shipping Lines are however softening their position on introducing a congestion surcharge, we will keep you posted. Continue reading “U.S East Coast Strike Action”
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”