The following applies to IMPORT containers only.Both container terminals at Port Botany, DP World and Patricks, have advised that new processes are to be introduced to handle the ongoing problem of over-weight trucks.From the 4th June, 2012, all trucks leaving from DP World will have to pass over “Weigh-In-Motion” scales ...

Shipping Lines have announced an intended rate increase for all inbound shipments from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and South Asia to Australia. This increase has been introduced in an effort to improve viability of traffic from this area commencing 01 May 2012. Increases will be as follows: USD500 per 20GPUSD1000 per 40GP 

Shipping Lines have announced an intended rate increase for all inbound shipments from Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan into Australia. This increase has been introduced in an effort to improve viability of traffic from this area commencing 15 April 2012. Increases are as follows: USD300   per 20GPUSD600   per 40GP 

Shipping Lines have announced an intended rate increase for all inbound cargo from Japan to Australia. This increase has been introduced in an effort to improve viability of traffic from this region commencing 01 April 2012. Increases will be as follows: USD250 per 20GPUSD500 per 40GP 

Extensive talks have taken place between the Customs Brokers & Forwarders Council of Australia and NSW Roads & Maritime Services regarding a significant number of breaches pertaining to the correct declared weight of Shipping containers. Non compliance has been identified and escalated instances of carriers being fined for over weight containers ...

Shipping Lines have announced an intended rate increase for all inbound shipments from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and South Asia to Australia. This increase has been introduced in an effort to improve viability of traffic from this area commencing 01 April 2012. Increases will be as follows: USD200 per 20GPUSD400 per 40GP

Shipping Lines have announced an intended rate increase for all south bound shipments from both the East & West Coast USA to Australia.This increase has been introduced in an attempt to improve viability of services and carriage commencing 01 April 2012 The Rate Increase will be as follows: USD150.00 per 20GPUSD300.00 per ...

If your business  is shipping goods to or from Indonesia it may be in your best interests to take advantage of the AANZFTA coming into force for Indonesia on the 10th January 2012. For exporters, Powerhouse can arrange certificates of Australian origin for qualifying goods  or, if you are importing, ask ...

Shipping Lines have announced an intended rate increase for all inbound shipments China, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan into Australia.This increase has been introduced in an effort to improve viability of traffic from this area commencing 14 October 2011.Increases are as follows:USD250.00 per 20GP USD500.00 per 40GP

Shipping Lines will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective 01 October 2011 for all shipments from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philipines and India inc sub continent to Australia. This seasonal surcharge has been introduced to recover costs borne by carriers as a result of congestion. Vessel utilisation warrants the introduction of the peak season ...