We have received notices from Maersk, MSC and CMA advising of a Fuel Adjustment Contribution (FAD). This would appear to be a new terminology relating to the increase in world…

In our never ending crusade to try and reduce and simplify our invoices we have decided that effective from the 1st July 2018 we will now combine cartage, cartage fuel…

Do you import, manufacture or supply outdoor power equipment or marine engines? If you do, the Australian Government’s new noxious emission standards will affect you. The standards apply to 1)…

The shipping lines have recently introduced a policy of delivering empty containers direct to the wharf terminals rather than the traditional empty container park. These policies will deliver significant cost…

Effective from the 9th April the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has changed the manner in which they treat non-prohibited goods that arrive in Australia without a permit. Previously…

It will come as no surprise to anyone that following on from DP World’s December increase to their Terminal Infrastructure Surcharge (TIS), Patrick has now announced that their TIS will…

During the past 6 months the average price for diesel fuel has risen form $1.21 per litre to $1.35 per litre. As a result our fuel surcharge will increase by…

As advised previously the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has implemented the compulsory fumigation of containers ex Italy that arrive in Australia between the 17th January and the 30th April. This…

On   On the 23rd January 2018, 11 countries – Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam – reached agreement on the final Comprehensive…

We are seeing an increase in the number of importers incurring exorbitant local charges on LCL cargo shipped on C&F/CIF terms to Australia, particularly from Asia where suppliers may be…