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”
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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”
Protests Shut Terminals at Los Angeles
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”
Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)- What exactly is this?
This is a question that is raised by many of our clients and can be a contentious issue with some. So following is a brief rundown for you on what this surcharge comprises and why it is levied. Unless you work for an ocean carrier, there seems to be a lot of confusion regarding BAF. Continue reading “Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)- What exactly is this?”
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”
European Seafreight Services
Over recent weeks there have been a number of New Zealand containers ex Europe that have missed planned transhipment connections in Singapore and Cartagena. Obviously there are a number of reasons why this happens – the late arrival of the 1st leg vessel, mechanical problems, industrial actions at previous ports, errors made at the transhipment Continue reading “European Seafreight Services”
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”