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”
AUCKLAND PORT BOOKING DELAYS
“Please see the below notification from POAL advising that from tomorrow all bookings will be made through the VBS system, they will stop manually allocating them daily as they have been since the end of August. Please note: The booking slots drop at 11am 9 days prior to the day of bookings. To book Continue reading “AUCKLAND PORT BOOKING DELAYS”
AUCKLAND PORT CONJESTION
To off set port congestion,ie the waiting time of trucks and additional administration costs, a number of the trucking companies have decided to levy a NZD$50.00 charge per container. We have asked out suppliers to give us a little bit of notice period in order to let our customers know. I think this is an Continue reading “AUCKLAND PORT CONJESTION”
MPI Clearance of Import containers at Tauranga
MPI CLEARANCE OF IMPORT CONTAINERS AT TAURANGA CONTAINER TERMINAL Dear customer As you will appreciate, we are continually reviewing our import procedures to ensure timely and efficient deliveries to MetroPort Auckland customers. Following a review of clearance data over a twelve month period, it has come to our attention that an increasing quantity of Continue reading “MPI Clearance of Import containers at Tauranga”
Changes to the Customs Act
There is a new Customs Act that comes into effect 1st October 2018, there are a number of changes that are the first since 1996. To best understand what changes have been made I refer you to : https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/customs-and-excise-act-2018/whats-changed/10-new-services/ The changes are related to: Valuation Rulings Provisional Values Compensatory interest and late payment penalties Infringement Continue reading “Changes to the Customs Act”
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”
Road User Charges Update
Road User Charge (RUC) Rate increase from 1st October 2018 Further to other recent increases in fuel, we have the Government inspired Road User Charge increase being imposed on the trucking / logistics / supply chain industry effective 1st October 2018. The overall average increase in RUC rates set by the Government this year alone Continue reading “Road User Charges Update”
Auckland Terminal Operation Update
Good afternoon, We are being asked by Customers – Lines, Carriers and Cargo Owners when can we expect to be back to normal operations? Regrettably there is no single answer for this as it depends upon so many factors, a number beyond our control. There are a number of reasons for the situation we find Continue reading “Auckland Terminal Operation Update”
Up Coming Road User Charges Increase
You may not be aware that on 28th June 2018, Transport Minister Phil Twyford, announced an increase in petrol excise duty of 3.5 cents per litre to take effect from 30th September 2018, and further 3.5 cent increases in 2019 and 2020. At the same time, although it did not get a lot of media coverage, as Continue reading “Up Coming Road User Charges Increase”