As we head into the peak importing period, we are starting to see space tighten on vessels ex North & South East Asia into New Zealand. The seasonal pressure on space into New Zealand has intensified over the past few weeks due to increase in volume and rates, in addition to the blank sailing policy Continue reading “Shipping Line Increases”
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Notice to Transitional Facility Operators
Dear TF Operator Those of you who subscribe to the Sea Container Report may have read about some upcoming and proposed changes in relation to transitional facilities. We are aware that not all Operators may have read this report (sent in Nov 2018), and we have had a few queries; so this email summarises the main Continue reading “Notice to Transitional Facility Operators”
CHANGES TO MPI REQUIREMENTS ON METHYL BROMIDE FUMIGATIONS
The way in which fumigations are performed won’t change, the way MPI require them to be monitored will. This new monitoring is mandatory throughout the country, any treatments not incorporating this new methodology from 1st September 2018 will be rejected. It is up to the fumigation provider to make sure these standards are complied with, Continue reading “CHANGES TO MPI REQUIREMENTS ON METHYL BROMIDE FUMIGATIONS”
Brown Marmorated Stinkbug – ITALY – update
Please see below the latest information received from Ministry of Primary Industries – an extension to the mandatory treatment for all goods coming from Italy, New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is extending the mandatory (offshore or onshore) treatment for all goods associated with sea containers from Italy from the 1st of Continue reading “Brown Marmorated Stinkbug – ITALY – update”
Marmorated Stink Bug
Good Morning, The complexity of the stink bug issue is long, so this note is split into two parts. First about the NZ operations, and secondly about the bug and the implications of it coming here. NZ Operations As we sit now five ships have been affected. Four have left NZ waters, while the 5th, Continue reading “Marmorated Stink Bug”
HACCP – Safe Food Warranty
Hobbs Global Logistics Solutions Ltd have been formally assessed by International Certifications and found to comply with the requirements of a HCAPP based Food Safety Management System. Continue reading “HACCP – Safe Food Warranty”
Last Mile Dashboard
As part of Hobbs Global Logistics’ on going commitment to provide our customers with total supply chain visibility, we have developed a “Last Mile Dashboard”. This system is a separate web based site that is linked into our “On Trac” logistics management suite and has live feeds from New Zealand Port authorities as well as Continue reading “Last Mile Dashboard”
Empty Container Booking System
Over the past couple of years, there has been talk in the industry about empty container parks in Auckland introducing a container booking system. It is now a very real outcome for empty container parks in Auckland, due to congestion at depots. One major significant change will be that transport companies will be required to Continue reading “Empty Container Booking System”
New Warehouse Update
The new warehouse is progressing well, completion date is officially 9th June Continue reading “New Warehouse Update”
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”