The Suez Canal today remains impassable after the 400 metre, 224,000 tonne, 20,000 TEU vessel Ever Given ran aground early last week. Encouragingly, overnight dredging efforts have freed Ever Given’s rudder and the propeller is now working, however, the…
Kindly be advised that Shipping lines MSC / CMA CGM, offering the Australia Direct service to Australia and New Zealand, have announced the introduction of a GRI (General Rate Increase) and the cancellation of the PSS (Peak Season surcharge).…
We would like to advise that Hapag Lloyd have announced the introduction of a GRI (General Rate Increase). The GRI amount on FCL and effective dates announced by the Line are: 1st April,2021 USD 400 / Teu Dry container…
Qantas Airways have advised that with effect from 1st April 2021, they will adjust the fuel surcharge for shipments ex Hong Kong to Australia and New Zealand as follows: • HKD 1.50/kg The effective date is based on “Executed…
Please note during the Easter period, local airport terminals in Australia are not providing any free storage days as well operating with a skeleton staff and limited hours. In addition to this, VGL will also have limited staff working…
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) will implement new measures for sea containers from 12 April 2021 to counter the rapid global threat from Khapra Beetle (Trogoderma granarium). Khapra Beetle is a vigorous and persistent infester…
Please be advised that DP World Terminal has advised that its Terminal Infrastructure Fee will increase effective from 1st May 2021. This applies to all 1. Import containers picked up from the terminal from 1 May 2021. 2. Export…
As the port operations in all the Australian ports are resuming as normal, following shipping lines have decided to withdraw the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) which was implemented for all cargo destinated to Australian ports. This measure will be…
Please be advised that Patricks Terminal Melbourne has introduced a Sideloader Access Fee for all containers collected from the terminal by a sideloader. Effective 8th March 2021, VGL has no alternative but to charge a levy for this fee…
Please note that VGL’s Victoria and South Australia operations will be closed on Monday, 8th March 2021 for the Labour Day public holiday in Victoria and the Adelaide Cup public holiday in South Australia. Our Brisbane, Fremantle, and Sydney…