We refer you to VGL’s Business Continuity Plan sent last Friday (Click here to read). In light of further instructions from the New Zealand Government, our team will be implementing the following measures from Monday, 23 March 2020: Most…
As we continue learn more about the spread of Coronavirus in our communities, we want to be transparent about what we’re doing as a company to protect our clients and our team. We will continue to follow the guidance…
As we continue learn more about the spread of Coronavirus in our communities, we want to be transparent about what we’re doing as a company to protect our clients and our team. We will continue to follow the guidance…
Shipping Lines operating in the North Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Korea) to Australia trade lane have advised of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from 1st April 2020. The GRI will be as follows:…
China Update As of last week, all parties in the China sea freight supply chain, with the exception of those operating in Hubei Province, are now working as usual. Goods manufacturing has commenced, which VGL can validate by way…
Please be advised that the Perth office in Australia will be closed on Monday 2nd March for a Public Holiday. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 3rd March. Our Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide offices will be operating…
Shipping lines operating the Direct Service from Europe / Mediterranean to Australia / New Zealand have announced the introduction of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS). The PSS will take effect from ETD 10th March 2020 until further notice. The…
Direct Shipping Lines operating in the Europe to the Australian trade lanes have advised of the following Bunker Fuel Recovery (BRC) and IMO2020 / Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) amount to take effect 1st March 2020. This will take effect…
VISA Global Logistics (VGL) has been advised that the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is taking unprotected Industrial Meetings in Brisbane on Friday 21st February 2020. Hutchinson Ports in Brisbane will cease operations from 0600 hours on Friday 21st…
Patrick Terminals have sent out a notification about an increase in their Terminal Infrastructure Fee in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle from the 9th of March 2020. This applies to all: 1. Import containers picked up from the terminal…