by Raimondo Guerra | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have been advised by Customs & Quarantine that their fees used in the calculation of the Electronic Entry Fee are now increasing. The government has decided to expand the types of bio-security activities to be cost recovered under the Australian Government Cost...
by Raimondo Guerra | Dec 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Valued Clients, VICT in Melbourne have announced an increase to their Terminal Access fees (Wharf Infrastructure Fee), setting a new (and higher) standard for the industry to follow. Both DP World and Patricks have also followed suit and, in turn, increased...
by Raimondo Guerra | Nov 21, 2019 | Sea Freight, Uncategorized
Dear Valued Customer, Effective from January 1st, the new IMO (International Maritime Organisation) 2020 Low Sulphur Regulation will come into force, requiring all sea-going vessels to comply and reduce sulphur emissions by 85%. The implementation dates range from 1st...
by Raimondo Guerra | Jun 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
In response to the rapid expansion of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) throughout Europe and North America, the department has strengthened the seasonal measures to manage risk of BMSB from arriving in Australia for the 2019–20 BMSB risk season. For the 2019-20 BMSB...
by Raimondo Guerra | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wharf Infrastructure Surcharges – 1st March 2019 Please note that effective as of the 1st of March, Wharf Infrastructure Surcharges will be increasing for FCL movements in and out of the wharfs. Patricks / Hutchinsons have now increased their surcharges to match...
