Shipping Lines operating in the USA and Canada to Australia trade lane have advised of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from 15th October 2019. The GRI will be as follows: USD 200 / 20FT container USD…
Shipping Lines operating in the North Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan & Korea) to Australia trade have advised of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the 15th October 2019. The GRI will be as follows:…
Direct Shipping Lines operating in the Europe to the Australian trade lanes have advised that revised BAF’s will be implemented for services sailing from Europe to Australia effective from October 1, 2019. Click here to see updated pricing. *…
The new partnership between MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Lines) and CMA CGM will commence in October 2019. The first direct service (Australia Express) joint sailing has been announced as MSC Candice ETD 1st October 2019. The Direct Service Lines from…
All empty container yards in Sydney and Brisbane have imposed a new Container Chain peak season surcharge to enable the container yards to extend their operations to 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. This new charge commenced…
VISA Global Logistics’ Melbourne office will be closed on Friday, 27th September 2019 for the AFL Grand Final Parade public holiday. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, 30th September 2019. VGL’s Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth offices will…
VISA Global Logistics’ Perth office will be closed on Monday the 30th September 2019 for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, 1st October 2019. VGL’s Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide offices will be…
Cathay Pacific and QANTAS Airways advised effective October 1, 2019, the fuel surcharge for shipments ex Hong Kong to Australia and New Zealand will be adjusted as follows: HKD 1.10 / kg The effective date is based on the…
The Sydney port precinct is currently experiencing delays due to high winds and severe weather conditions. Rough sea conditions have affected vessel movements, having a flow on effect on vessel arrivals and container availability. As a result, delays in…
Shipping carriers will implement another blank sailing program during September-October, following the success of the July and August program which caused a substantial increase in freight prices. At this stage, some carriers are removing or delaying vessels during September…