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”
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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”
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”
Exporters Finding it Tough
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”
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”