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February 2012 Client Alerts
AUCKLAND STRIKE SURCHARGE - MAERSK LINE
Feb 29 2012
We have been advised by Maersk Line that they will be implementing a Strike Surcharge for all import and export containers arriving and departing Auckland effective 2nd March 2012. Please refer to attached notice for further details.
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL NOTIFICATION ASSESSMENT SCHEME (NICNAS)
Feb 28 2012
We would like to advise you of the National Industrial Chemical Notification Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) where all importers and/or manufacturers of industrial chemicals must register with NICNAS. This relates to chemicals that are of a commercial nature and includes products such as solvents, perfumes and plastics. Please refer to attached notice for further details
National Industrial Chemical Notification Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
TAIWAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Feb 24 2012
Please be advised that businesses in Taiwan be closed on the following dates in February for Peace Memorial Day. Please refer to the attached notice for further details
UPDATE PORTS OF AUCKLAND (POAL) INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Feb 24 2012
Further to our notice on 20th February please be advised that the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has announced a third consecutive strike at Auckland port. Please refer to attaché notice for further update.
UPDATE PORTS OF AUCKLAND (POAL) INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Feb 20 2012
Further to our notice on 14th February please be advised that the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has announced a second strike at Auckland port. This consecutive strike effectively means the strike is extended by a further 7 days. Please refer to attached notice for further details.
ITALY NAPLES TERMINAL STRIKE UPDATE
Feb 17 2012
Further to our notice dated 9th February, due to strike action by the Local Trucking Association there has been a disruption to terminal operations in Naples. Please refer to attached notice for further details
Italy Naples Terminal Strike Update
EFAF (BAF) UPDATE Ex USA TO AUSTRALIA
Feb 17 2012
Shipping Lines operating on the USA to Australia trade lane have advised, following their regular review of Bunker Fuel Prices and based on calculations performed, that revised EFAF (BAF) amounts will be effective from 15th March 2012.
EFAF (BAF) Update Ex USA to Australia
Effective 15th March, 2012
GENERAL RATE INCREASE (GRI) EX USA TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND (DIRECT CARRIERS)
Feb 17 2012
Please be advised that Direct Carriers operating in the USA to Australia/New Zealand trade lanes have advised of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from 1st April 2012 Please refer to attached notice for further details
General Rate Increase (GRI) Ex USA to Australia & New Zealand (Direct Carriers)
Effective 1st April, 2012
CHANGES TO IMDG REGULATIONS - INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES INCLUDING VEHICLES
Feb 16 2012
We have been advised that there has been a change to the IMDG rules regarding “Internal Combustion Engines including Vehicles.” Please refer to the attached notice for further details
Changes to IMDG Regulations - Internal Combustion Engines including Vehicles
BAF REVISIONS ex SOUTH EAST ASIA
Feb 15 2012
Shipping Lines operating in South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Sub-Continent) to the Australian trade lane have advised of a Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) revision following their regular review of Bunker Fuel Prices. Please refer to the attached notice.
BAF Revisions ex South East Asia
Effective 13th March, 2012
BAF REVISIONS ex EUROPE
Feb 15 2012
Shipping Lines operating in the Europe to the Australian trade lines have advised, following their regular review of Banker Fuel Prices and based on calculations performed, revised BAF's will be implemented for services sailing from Europe to Australia effective from 1st May 2011 or the nominated vessel
Effective 1st March, 2012
PORTS OF AUCKLAND TERMINAL STRIKE
Feb 15 2012
Please be advised that the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has announced a strike at Auckland port from Friday 24th February until Friday 2nd March. The Ports of Auckland will run at a limited capacity during this period. Please see the attached notice for further details.
ITALY WEATHER DISRUPTIONS - UPDATE
Feb 09 2012
Please see the attached for and update regarding weather disruptions in Italy.
NORTH EAST ASIA BAF REVISION
Feb 09 2012
Shipping Lines operating in North East Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan) to the Australian trade lane have advised of a Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) revision following their regular review of Bunker Fuel Prices. Please see the attached notice for further information.
Effective 10th March, 2012
GRI NOTIFICATION ex NORTH EAST ASIA
Feb 09 2012
Please be advised that Shipping Lines operating in the North Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan & Korea) to Australia trade lane have advised of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from 15th March 2012.
GRI Notifications ex North Asia
Effective 15th March, 2012
INCREASE TO BRISBANE INFRASTRUCTURE SURCHARGE
Feb 09 2012
Please be advised that the Brisbane Infrastructure Surcharge has increased. Refer to the attached notice for further information.
Increase to Brisbane Infrastructure Surcharge
INTRODUCTION OF EMPTY CONTAINER PARK (ECP) - TIME SLOT FEES IN FREMANTLE
Feb 09 2012
We have been advised that Intermodal Cargo Services in Fremantle will be implementing a time slot system for de-hiring containers and picking up empty containers on 5th March. Please see the attached notice for further information.
Introduction of Empty Container Park (ECP) - Time Slot Fees in Fremantle
Effective 5th March, 2012
SITUATION AT FREMANTLE PORTS - UPDATE
Feb 07 2012
We refer you to our notice dated 18th January 2012 regarding the ongoing issues of insufficient wharf booking slots for both import and export containers at Fremantle Ports. This situation has now had media coverage on the impact it is having in Fremantle. Please refer to attached for further information.
ITALY WEATHER DISRUPTIONS
Feb 02 2012
Please see the attached for notification regarding weather disruptions in Italy
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