Industrial Action at Ports of Auckland - 2 March to 9 March 2012
22/02/2012
Import
Ports of Auckland regret to advise that they have been served with another strike notice from the Maritime Union for a further 7 day stoppage directly after the current one expires. This in effect means we are dealing with a 14 day stoppage.
Industrial Action at Ports of Auckland - 2 March to 9 March 2012
22/02/2012
Export
Ports of Auckland regret to advise that they have been served with another strike notice from the Maritime Union for a further 7 day stoppage directly after the current one expires. This in effect means we are dealing with a 14 day stoppage.
Industrial Action at Ports of Auckland - 24 February to 2 March 2012
16/02/2012
Import
Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) has announced a 9th strike from 07:00 24th February 2012 to 07:00 2nd March 2012.
Ports of Auckland has announced that the container terminals will remain open during the union's 9th strike, with the More ...
Industrial Action at Ports of Auckland 24 February to 2 March 2012
16/02/2012
Export
Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) has announced a 9th strike from 07:00 24th February 2012 to 07:00 2nd March 2012.
Ports of Auckland has announced that the container terminals will remain open during the union's 9th strike, with the More ...
Hapag Lloyd Equipment Handover Charge
09/02/2012
Import
Hapag Lloyd have announced that their Equipment Handover Charge will be increasing by NZD5 per container.
This increase will be effective from 1 March 2012. More ...
Industrial Action at Ports of Auckland – Information for Port Users
29/11/2011
Import
Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) strike action, and associated lockouts by Ports of Auckland, will result in a closure of the Fergusson and Bledisloe container terminals, and associated road and rail services, over the following perioMore ...
Industrial Action at Ports of Auckland – Information for Port Users
29/11/2011
Export
Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) strike action, and associated lockouts by Ports of Auckland, will result in a closure of the Fergusson and Bledisloe container terminals, and associated road and rail services, over the following perioMore ...
Ports of Auckland Strike and Lock Out Notice - Update
28/11/2011
Import
We have been advised that due to the strike and lock out that will take place at the Port of Auckland from 10:30pm on 1 December until 10:30pm on 5 December, the following vessels will be omitting Auckland:
Maersk Jaun V142N
Cap Mondego V108S
ANL BurMore ...
Ports of Auckland Strike and Lock Out Notice - Update
28/11/2011
Export
We have been advised that due to the strike and lock out that will take place at the Port of Auckland from 10:30pm on 1 December until 10:30pm on 5 December, the following vessels will be omitting Auckland:
Maersk Jaun V142N
Cap Mondego V108S
ANL BurMore ...
PNG Port Congestion - Port Moresby and Lae
25/11/2011
Import
Due to on going congestion issues at the ports of Port Moresby and Lae, Sofrana has implemented Port Congestion Surcharges for all cargo traveling to and from these ports.
The charge will be USD150 per TEU.
The charges will be implemented from the SofraMore ...
PNG Port Congestion - Port Moresby and Lae
25/11/2011
Export
Due to on going congestion issues at the ports of Port Moresby and Lae, Sofrana has implemented Port Congestion Surcharges for all cargo traveling to and from these ports.
The charge will be USD150 per TEU.
The charges will be implemented from the SofraMore ...
Hazardous Cargo Surcharge to Australia - Hamburg Sud
13/10/2011
Export
Hamburg Sud have announced that with effect from 1st December 2011, Hamburg Sud's Hazardous Cargo Surcharge for shipments from New Zealand to Australia will increase to USD150 per TEU.More ...
Brisbane THC Costs
13/10/2011
Export
MSC have announced that they will be increasing their Terminal Handling Charges (THC) cost by AUD7 per container.
This change will take effect from 23 October 2011.More ...
India Port Congestion - Chennai
13/10/2011
Export
Due to congestion at the port of Chennai CMA CGM and NYK shipping lines have implemented Port Congestion Surcharges for all cargo traveling to Chennai.
CMA CGM's charge will be USD60 per TEU.
NYK's charge will be USD140 per TEU.
Both charges will be efMore ...
New Zealand Cartage Fuel Adjustment Factor for November = 11.2%
13/10/2011
Import
The New Zealand Cartage Fuel Adjustment Factor for November will be 11.2%.
This is based on a Diesel price of NZD1.459 per litre.More ...
New Zealand Cartage Fuel Adjustment Factor for November = 11.2%
13/10/2011
Export
The New Zealand Cartage Fuel Adjustment Factor for November will be 11.2%.
This is based on a Diesel price of NZD1.459 per litre. More ...
Upcoming Chinese Holiday Dates
15/09/2011
Import
Please be aware that the following holiday period is approaching in China.
National Labour Day Holidays “Golden Week”
Offices in China will be closed from the 1st - 7th October 2011
This will have an impact on cargo availability at suMore ...
ANL - New Service - Asia New Zealand Express or ANZEX
27/07/2011
Import
We are now able to confirm with you detail on the new Group service ANL will be participating in, which will offer a fast and direct shipping option to and from North and South East Asia and New Zealand.
This new service will be known as the Asia New ZMore ...
ANL - New Service - Asia New Zealand Express or ANZEX
27/07/2011
Export
We are now able to confirm with you detail on the new Group service ANL will be participating in, which will offer a fast and direct shipping option to and from North and South East Asia and New Zealand.
This new service will be known as the Asia New More ...
Airfreight - major issues in getting space from USA to New Zealand
27/07/2011
Import
Qantas have announced that they currently have just under 59,000kg of backlogged freight, meaning that everyone is trying other airlines and pushing them to max.
Express rates seem to be the only way to move freight reliably, this is a fall out from thMore ...
Maersk - Introduction of 'Tasman Star' service
27/07/2011
Import
Starting on 03 August 2011, our new 'Tasman Star' service will change from a four vessel service to a three vessel service. The new service is tailored to meet the changing needs of the market and as a result of customer consultation we will discontinue dMore ...
Maersk - Introduction of 'Tasman Star' service
27/07/2011
Export
Starting on 03 August 2011, our new 'Tasman Star' service will change from a four vessel service to a three vessel service. The new service is tailored to meet the changing needs of the market and as a result of customer consultation we will discontinue dMore ...
Port Botany – Extreme Weather Delays
27/07/2011
Import
A severe low pressure system off the east coast of Australia has produced ongoing gale force winds, high swells and torrential rain hampering Port Botany operations for the past 64 hours.
Quayside operations have been effected as Portainer Cranes cannMore ...
Port Botany – Extreme Weather Delays
27/07/2011
Export
A severe low pressure system off the east coast of Australia has produced ongoing gale force winds, high swells and torrential rain hampering Port Botany operations for the past 64 hours.
Quayside operations have been effected as Portainer Cranes cannMore ...
MSC - Christchurch Office Closed on 25th of July 2011
27/07/2011
Import
Meditterranean Shipping Company S.S. (MSC) advised that, due to the hazardous conditions in Christchurch caused by severe weather, the Christchurch office will be closed on 25th of July 2011 More ...
MSC - Christchurch Office Closed on 25th of July 2011
27/07/2011
Export
Meditterranean Shipping Company S.S. (MSC) advised that, due to the hazardous conditions in Christchurch caused by severe weather, the Christchurch office will be closed on 25th of July 2011More ...
Timber Packing for shipments to Fiji - ISMP15 pallet or fumigation/treatment certificate required
12/07/2011
Export
Important Announcement
All timber packing incl dunnage, plywood and MDS for Fiji needs to be ISMP15 stamped/compliant or require fumigation/treatment certificate. otherwise additional fumigation cost will be involved.
PIL - NEW PIL CHINA TRANS-PACIFIC DIRECT SERVICE CHINA – 24 HRS ADVANCE MANIFESTING RULE
12/07/2011
Export
China Customs have introduced a regulation which came into effect from the 1st January 2009 whereby all cargo bound for China will be subject to a 24 hour advance manifest rule. The rule requires Shipping Lines to submit manifest details to Chinese CustomMore ...
CMA CGM launches its new service connecting Far East with New Zealand ANZEX
12/07/2011
Import
Meeting the growing demand of its customers to complement its existing South Pacific offer
through the provision of a direct connection between Asia and New Zealand, CMA CGM has
decided to launch a new fixed-day weekly direct service between Far East anMore ...
CMA CGM launches its new service connecting Far East with New Zealand ANZEX
12/07/2011
Export
Meeting the growing demand of its customers to complement its existing South Pacific offer
through the provision of a direct connection between Asia and New Zealand, CMA CGM has
decided to launch a new fixed-day weekly direct service between Far East anMore ...
NYK - Port Omission – KOTA PEKARANG V.116N
12/07/2011
Export
NYK Line would like to advise that the M/V KOTA PEKARANG v.116N is
currently behind schedule due to bad weather while en route to New Zealand.
The vessel will be omitting Port Klang in order to recover the schedule.
Export shipments for Port Klang willMore ...
NYK - Introducing: Receive Container Tracking Information Using an e-Mail Request
12/07/2011
Import
NYK Line is pleased to announce an enhancement to the Container Tracking application which will allow customers to track containers
using e-Mail. Simply send an e-Mail to 'containertracking@nykline.com' with the word "TRACKING:" in the Subject line folloMore ...
NYK - Introducing: Receive Container Tracking Information Using an e-Mail Request
12/07/2011
Export
NYK Line is pleased to announce an enhancement to the Container Tracking application which will allow customers to track containers
using e-Mail. Simply send an e-Mail to 'containertracking@nykline.com' with the word "TRACKING:" in the Subject line folloMore ...
MSC - NOUMEA SERVICE - JRS BRISBANE – ADDITIONAL CALL
12/07/2011
Import
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise
clients that due to continuing delays and congestion at the port of
Sydney, the JRS Brisbane will make an extra call at Tauranga in
order to maintain weekly schedule on the Noumea Service.
JRSMore ...
MSC - NOUMEA SERVICE - JRS BRISBANE – ADDITIONAL CALL
12/07/2011
Export
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise
clients that due to continuing delays and congestion at the port of
Sydney, the JRS Brisbane will make an extra call at Tauranga in
order to maintain weekly schedule on the Noumea Service.
JRSMore ...
Neptune Pacific Line - SERVICE FRAMEWORK CHANGES
12/07/2011
Import
Fiji to New Zealand
The Capitaine Wallis will be chartered to one of our partner Lines to be in service from Fiji to other
Pacific Island nations. We are though delighted to welcome the Capitaine Tasman name on a
vessel back into service. The trade froMore ...
Neptune Pacific Line - SERVICE FRAMEWORK CHANGES
12/07/2011
Export
New Zealand to Fiji
For service from New Zealand to Fiji we have entered into a capacity agreement on the Southern
Lily 2 and the Southern Fleur.
Southern Lily 2
Frequency – every 15 days
Rotation – Auckland to Suva
Southern Fleur
FrequMore ...
SOFRANA - New vessel to service Wallis & Futuna
12/07/2011
Import
Further to our notice in March regarding the charter of the MV Egernsund, we are very pleased to announce the replacement vessel, Capitaine Wallis, which will sail from Fiji mid July after the MV Egernsund completes Voyage 35.
Capitaine Wallis is a newerMore ...
SOFRANA - New vessel to service Wallis & Futuna
12/07/2011
Export
Further to our notice in March regarding the charter of the MV Egernsund, we are very pleased to announce the replacement vessel, Capitaine Wallis, which will sail from Fiji mid July after the MV Egernsund completes Voyage 35.
Capitaine Wallis is a newerMore ...
MAERSK DABOU 127N/S DELAYED INTO AUCKLAND
11/07/2011
Import
MISC Agencies (NZ) Ltd wish to advise that due to delays experienced with the Maersk
Dabou due to repairs being carried out, the ship is delayed into Auckland on it’s 127N/S
voyage.
Maersk Dabou V.127N/S
Revised Eta Auckland 16th July 2011More ...
Port of Auckland - Tsunami Warning – Operations Halt
11/07/2011
Import
Please be advised that we have enacted a range of precautionary measures as a result of this morning’s tsunami warning issued by the Civil Defence.
We plan to halt operations 30 minutes prior to the forecasted arrival of the tsunami, at this stage More ...
Port of Auckland - Tsunami Warning – Operations Halt
11/07/2011
Export
Please be advised that we have enacted a range of precautionary measures as a result of this morning’s tsunami warning issued by the Civil Defence.
We plan to halt operations 30 minutes prior to the forecasted arrival of the tsunami, at this stage More ...
Maersk Service Change - Australia to New Zealand
11/07/2011
Import
As previously communicated the Southern Star Express Service will be changed from a four vessel service to a three vessel service. We are currently finalising the details of the revised service and we expect to be able to communicate a complete overview oMore ...
Maersk Service Change - New Zealand to Australia
11/07/2011
Export
As previously communicated the Southern Star Express Service will be changed from a four vessel service to a three vessel service. We are currently finalising the details of the revised service and we expect to be able to communicate a complete overview oMore ...
Maersk Service Change - Europe, Asia and Middle East to New Zealand
11/07/2011
Import
As we phase in the new vessels for the Northern Star and Southern Star services there will unfortunately be a gap in our usual fixed day weekly port calls. Effectively the Bunga Raya Dua Belas Voyage 128N will be the last vessel on the current NZ1 rotatioMore ...
Maersk Service Change - New Zealand to Europe, Asia and Middle East
11/07/2011
Export
As we phase in the new vessels for the Northern Star and Southern Star services there will unfortunately be a gap in our usual fixed day weekly port calls. Effectively the Bunga Raya Dua Belas Voyage 128N will be the last vessel on the current NZ1 rotatioMore ...
SERVICE BULLETIN - Trident Service ex USA to New Zealand “Bahia Negra v.133”
11/07/2011
Import
Southbound ex USA:
Cap Jervis v.133 has been replaced by Bahia Negra v.133.
Estimated arrival dates into Australia and New Zealand are unchanged.More ...
SERVICE BULLETIN - Trident Service ex New Zealand to USA “Cap Jervis v.123”
11/07/2011
Export
Northbound: Ex New Zealand
Please be advised Cap Jervis v.123 is scheduled to phase out in Philadelphia on completion of her northbound voyage.
The USA port rotation for this sailing has been adjusted and a direct New York call added.
The revised schedMore ...
Additional Call at Tauranga – Cap Mondego V104 – NYK
17/06/2011
Import
NYK Line would like to advise that Cap Mondego V104N will be calling at Tauranga after Auckland.
Auckland, ETA 17/0700, ETD 18/1200, Cut-off 15/1200
Tauranga (1st call) ETA 18/2300, ETD 19/0600 to pick up LYT imports ex Cosco Fuzhou V041S
Lyttleton ETAMore ...
Additional Call at Tauranga – Cap Mondego V104 – NYK
17/06/2011
Export
NYK Line would like to advise that Cap Mondego V104N will be calling at Tauranga after Auckland.
Auckland, ETA 17/0700, ETD 18/1200, Cut-off 15/1200
Tauranga (1st call) ETA 18/2300, ETD 19/0600 to pick up LYT imports ex Cosco Fuzhou V041S
Lyttleton ETAMore ...
Christchurch Earthquake Status Update – Maersk
17/06/2011
Import
Port of Lyttleton – the Port continues to work through detailed assessments across all assets with the goal to return services safely and as soon as possible.
Vessel Exchange = Suspended
They envisage operations will return to normal after middayMore ...
Christchurch Earthquake Status Update – Maersk
17/06/2011
Export
Port of Lyttleton – the Port continues to work through detailed assessments across all assets with the goal to return services safely and as soon as possible.
Vessel Exchange = Suspended
They envisage operations will return to normal after middayMore ...
Cosco Fuzhou V041 – Lyttleton Update
17/06/2011
Import
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that due to the strong earthquakes in Christchurch on Monday the Cosco Fuzhou was unable to complete its cargo exchange due to shore cranes being out of action.
The earliest port operations look likely to resume is Friday. FMore ...
Cosco Fuzhou V041 – Lyttleton Update
17/06/2011
Export
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that due to the strong earthquakes in Christchurch on Monday the Cosco Fuzhou was unable to complete its cargo exchange due to shore cranes being out of action.
The earliest port operations look likely to resume is Friday. FMore ...
MISC advises of changes to their New Zealand Service
16/06/2011
Import
MISC wish to inform that they will cease to purchase slots on the New Zealand Service from June. MISC’s last involvement in this service will be on the Kota Pekarang YPG115/116. With this announcement, MISC will cease to offer a service to/from eiMore ...
MISC advises of changes to their New Zealand Service
16/06/2011
Export
MISC wish to inform that they will cease to purchase slots on the New Zealand Service from June. MISC’s last involvement in this service will be on the Kota Pekarang YPG115/116. With this announcement, MISC will cease to offer a service to/from eiMore ...
MSC Sabrina vC1120A/C1123R Omits Lyttleton
16/06/2011
Import
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise due to the Christchurch earthquake on 13th of June it is MSC’s intention to take to following action:
MSC Sabrina will omit Lyttleton on the C1220A/C1123R voyage with revised schedule as foMore ...
MSC Sabrina vC1120A/C1123R Omits Lyttleton
16/06/2011
Export
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise due to the Christchurch earthquake on 13th of June it is MSC’s intention to take to following action:
MSC Sabrina will omit Lyttleton on the C1220A/C1123R voyage with revised schedule as foMore ...
Carpenters Shipping Suspend New Zealand, Australia and Fiji services indefinitely
16/06/2011
Import
Please be advised of changes to the Carpenters Shipping service framework which will progressively come into effect over the next month. Moving forward their focus will be on the service between Asia and the Melanesian ports in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu aMore ...
Carpenters Shipping Suspend New Zealand, Australia and Fiji services indefinitely
16/06/2011
Export
Please be advised of changes to the Carpenters Shipping service framework which will progressively come into effect over the next month. Moving forward their focus will be on the service between Asia and the Melanesian ports in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu aMore ...
New Zealand to USA East Coast, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, Europe & Mediterranean via Panama Change of Vessel.
16/06/2011
Export
Further to the announcement on 30th of May where Hamburg Sud advised “Maersk Jackson v121N will be replaced by Sagitta v121N on her northbound voyage from Australia:”
Please note Maersk Jackson v121N will now remain on the Trident string and More ...
Christchurch Earthquake Update
16/06/2011
Import
As a result of the 13th June earthquake the port of Lyttleton has sustained further damage and has temporarily been closed for all cargo operations. The port is currently completing a full engineering assessment and present indications are that cargo opeMore ...
Christchurch Earthquake Update
16/06/2011
Export
As a result of the 13th June earthquake the port of Lyttleton has sustained further damage and has temporarily been closed for all cargo operations. The port is currently completing a full engineering assessment and present indications are that cargo opeMore ...
CMA CGM Manet 1519 Napier Port Omission
16/06/2011
Import
CMA CGM regrets to advise that due to operational issues Napier port will be omitted in order to maintain schedule integrity.
All cargo will be accepted at Napier Railhead, cut off 28th June at 1600 for delivery to Tauranga port on CMA CGM account.
CuMore ...
CMA CGM Manet 1519 Napier Port Omission
16/06/2011
Export
CMA CGM regrets to advise that due to operational issues Napier port will be omitted in order to maintain schedule integrity.
All cargo will be accepted at Napier Railhead, cut off 28th June at 1600 for delivery to Tauranga port on CMA CGM account.
CuMore ...
Buxlink V1116 Omitting Lyttleton
07/06/2011
Import
To assist with schedule recovery ANL regrets to advise that Buxlink V1116 will omit Lyttleton on this voyage.
Australian import cargo for Lyttleton will be discharged in Tauranga and loaded on the Conti Harmony V1118, and Lyttleton export cargo for AustrMore ...
Buxlink V1116 Omitting Lyttleton
07/06/2011
Export
To assist with schedule recovery ANL regrets to advise that Buxlink V1116 will omit Lyttleton on this voyage.
Australian import cargo for Lyttleton will be discharged in Tauranga and loaded on the Conti Harmony V1118, and Lyttleton export cargo for AustrMore ...
OOCL announces increase to Origin Terminal Handling Charge
07/06/2011
Export
After a review of the current Terminal Handling Charge levels OOCL wish to advise that effective 1st of July 2011 an increase of NZD10.00 per 20’ (dry), NZD15.00 per 40’ (dry), NZD10.00 per 20’ reefer and NZD10.00 per 40’ reefer wMore ...
Mediterranean Shipping Company announces increase to Wellington Terminal Handling Charges
07/06/2011
Export
MSC wishes to advise clients that due to the implementation of new Infrastructure Fees at the port of Wellington the current Origin and Destination Terminal Handling Charges (OTHC and DTHC) at that port will increase by NZD 15.00 per container.
The new DMore ...
Due to recent congestion problems at Bangkok Terminal PAT, PIL will be applying a congestion surcharge of:
USD 48 per 20’
USD 96 per 40’
This will be applicable for all Inbound/Outbound cargo to/from Bangkok Terminal PAT effective 25th May More ...
Due to recent congestion problems at Bangkok Terminal PAT, NYK will be applying a congestion surcharge of:
USD 50 per 20’
USD 100 per 40’
This will be applicable for all Inbound/Outbound cargo to/from Bangkok Terminal PAT effective 1st JuneMore ...
MISC Announces Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to India
07/06/2011
Export
MISC have implemented a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for both Imports and Exports to/from New Zealand to the below destinations in India, effective from 01 July 2011 until further notice.
Calcutta & Haldia USD 150/teu
Chennai (Madras) USD 125/teu
Nhava More ...
MISC Announces Ramadhan Season Surcharge (RSS)
07/06/2011
Export
MISC Agencies (NZ) Ltd wishes to announce the implementation of Ramadhan Season Surcharge of USD200/teu effective from the 15th of July 2011. The surcharge will be applied for all Express Service (this includes transhipment and cargo moving inland, via tMore ...
Hamburg Sud announces revised documentation and cargo cut off times for Trident Service – Extra Loader Cap Bianco v107
07/06/2011
Export
Please see revised documentation and cargo cut off times:
For cargoes subject to 24 hr rules (USA, Canada, Europe & Med)
Port: Nelson
ETD: 08/06/11
Docs Cut-off: 01/06/11 2200hrs
Cargo Cut-off: 03/06/11 1700hrs
Port: Napier
ETD: 09/06/11
Docs Cut-More ...
Merkur Sky vC1123A/C1126R Omits Port Chalmers and Wellington
07/06/2011
Import
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients that the Merkur Sky is behind schedule on the current voyage.
Merkur Sky will therefore omit Port Chalmers and Wellington on the C1123A/C1126R voyage with revised schedule as follows:
BlMore ...
MOL Summer 002 – Schedule Amendment
07/06/2011
Import
COSCO New Zealand would like to inform customers of the following amendment to the MOL Summer 002 NZ port schedule.
Due to severe congestion in Shanghai causing berthing delays, MOL Summer 002S is now behind schedule and will be forced to omit Auckland fMore ...
Sofrana Unilines Announces Tonnage upgrade on the New Zealand to Tonga/Samoas trade
07/06/2011
Export
Sofrana Unilines is pleased to announce a number of significant improvements to their existing shipping service operated with the Southern Lily from New Zealand to Tonga, Samoa and American Samoa.
The current Southern Lily (13,000 dwt) will be replaced bMore ...
Mediterranean Shipping Company Announces Capricorn Service Vessel Change
07/06/2011
Import
MSC wishes to advise clients that “King Adrian” will not phase into the Capricorn Service. MSC America has now been replaced in the Capricorn Service by Antonia Schulte vC1022A/C1025R. The schedule dates remain unchanged for this voyage.More ...
Mediterranean Shipping Company Announces Capricorn Service Vessel Change
07/06/2011
Export
MSC wishes to advise clients that “King Adrian” will not phase into the Capricorn Service. MSC America has now been replaced in the Capricorn Service by Antonia Schulte vC1022A/C1025R. The schedule dates remain unchanged for this voyage.More ...
Hamburg Sud advises the Maersk Jackson V121N will be replaced by the Sagitta V121N on her northbound voyage from Australia
07/06/2011
Export
There are no changes to New Zealand departure dates, or estimated arrival dates into USA, Latin America, Caribbean, European and Mediterranean Port.More ...
MISC Announces Service Enhancement & New Port Rotation
07/06/2011
Import
MISC wish to announce their newly enhanced NZ1 service which now will become a two-loop weekly butterfly service involving nine vessels.
The revised rotation on the NZ1 service will be:
Loop 1: Tanjung Pelepas – Singapore – Brisbane – More ...
MISC Announces Service Enhancement & New Port Rotation
07/06/2011
Export
MISC wish to announce their newly enhanced NZ1 service which now will become a two-loop weekly butterfly service involving nine vessels.
The revised rotation on the NZ1 service will be:
Loop 1: Tanjung Pelepas – Singapore – Brisbane – More ...
Hamburg Sud announces South Africa service changes
23/05/2011
Import
Hamburg Sud has announced changes to its South Africa service from Asia. Port Elizabeth and Cape Town will no longer be serviced, with the new port call of Ngqura (20 kms North East of Port Elizabeth) being added in addition to Durban port call.More ...
Hamburg Sud announces South Africa service changes
23/05/2011
Export
Hamburg Sud has announced changes to its South Africa service from Asia. Port Elizabeth and Cape Town will no longer be serviced, with the new port call of Ngqura (20 kms North East of Port Elizabeth) being added in addition to Durban port call.More ...
Maersk Announces New Zealand service changes
23/05/2011
Import
Maersk has announced it will be upgrading the NZ1 service, currently servicing New Zealand, Asia and Europe on a four vessel single loop weekly service to a nine vessel two loop butterfly service. New Brisbane Lyttelton and Tauranga port will be added, asMore ...
Maersk Announces New Zealand service changes
23/05/2011
Export
Maersk has announced it will be upgrading the NZ1 service, currently servicing New Zealand, Asia and Europe on a four vessel single loop weekly service to a nine vessel two loop butterfly service. New Brisbane Lyttelton and Tauranga port will be added, asMore ...
MSC expands Australia to Noumea Service with a Tauranga call
23/05/2011
Export
MSC has announced the introduction of a second vessel on its Australia - Noumea service and also the introduction of a port call at Tauranga.
This expansion will confirm the service as a fixed weekly service, with port rotations as follows;
Industrial Action at Patrick's Terminals - Australia
23/05/2011
Export
Please see the below press release notice from Patrick's Terminal operators in Australia, regarding up coming Industrial Action.
Please be advised that the Maritime Union of Australia ‘MUA’ has indicated that they intend to take protected iMore ...
Industrial Action at Patrick's Terminals - Australia
23/05/2011
Import
Please see the below press release notice from Patrick's Terminal operators in Australia, regarding up coming Industrial Action.
Please be advised that the Maritime Union of Australia ‘MUA’ has indicated that they intend to take protected iMore ...
Ports of Auckland Easter Operating Hours
18/04/2011
Import
Please be advised that the Ports of Auckland operating hours over the Easter period will be as follows:
21st April (Thursday) - closing at 23:00 (Bledisloe and Fergusson Terminals)
22nd April (Friday) - CLOSED
23rd April (Saturday) - open 7:00 to 15:00More ...
Port of Auckland Easter Operating Hours
18/04/2011
Export
Please be advised that the Ports of Auckland operating hours over the Easter period will be as follows:
21st April (Thursday) - closing at 23:00 (Bledisloe and Fergusson Terminals)
22nd April (Friday) - CLOSED
23rd April (Saturday) - open 7:00 to 15:00More ...
Maersk: Oceania to United States – Discontinuation of PNW Service
18/04/2011
Export
Please be advised that, effective 4 May 2011, Maersk will be discontinuing their PNW slot buy, which is part of the Oceania Vessel Sharing Agreement (OVSA).
The last vessel sailing on the PNW service will be the Annabelle Schulte, 824N, scheduled to depaMore ...
Japan Port Status port Earthquake and Tsunami - As at 16 March 2011
16/03/2011
Export
Please note that resulting from this incident we can no longer provide services to the following ports.
Hamburg Sud Update on Container Detention - Christchurch
01/03/2011
Export
In recognition of the significant difficulties created by the recent earthquake we will extend free time for all imports to and exports from Christchurch to 30 days and will review this figure again, as more detail regarding the restoration of infrastructMore ...
Hamburg Sud Update on Detention in Christchurch
01/03/2011
Import
In recognition of the significant difficulties created by the recent earthquake we will extend free time for all imports to and exports from Christchurch to 30 days and will review this figure again, as more detail regarding the restoration of infrastructMore ...
Maersk Update on Detention Freetime in Lyttelton
01/03/2011
Import
As a result of the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Maersk will extend the Detention Freetime to 4 weeks (28 days) for import shipments arriving Lyttelton from the 15th February 2011 onwards. The extension period will be reviewed again in a month's timeMore ...
Maersk Update on Detention Freetime in Lyttelton
01/03/2011
Export
As a result of the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Maersk will extend the Detention Freetime to 4 weeks (28 days) for import shipments arriving Lyttelton from the 15th February 2011 onwards. The extension period will be reviewed again in a month's timeMore ...
MISC - South Africa Trade Withdrawn
01/03/2011
Export
It is with regret that MISC Berhad wishes to announce the temporary withdrawal of the South Africa Trade (ASA Service).More ...
MISC - South Africa Trade Withdrawn
01/03/2011
Import
It is with regret that MISC Berhad wishes to announce the temporary withdrawal of the South Africa Trade (ASA Service).More ...
Libya - Port Closure
01/03/2011
Export
Due to general insurrection in some Libyan cities since last week, all ports and terminals are temporarily closed. The situation within the country is moving quickly and there is no visibility in terms of the port reopening.More ...
Lyttelton Port Update - 1st March 2011
01/03/2011
Export
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) would like to advise all customers the port's core services are operational following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday 22 February 2011.
Containers
Both Pacifica Shipping's The Spirit of Resolution and the MMore ...
Lyttelton Port Update - 1st March 2011
01/03/2011
Import
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) would like to advise all customers the port's core services are operational following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday 22 February 2011.
Containers
Both Pacifica Shipping's The Spirit of Resolution and the MMore ...
Delays at Auckland's Fergusson Terminal
01/03/2011
Import
Auckland wharf carriers have today endured delays of over 3 hours at Fergusson Terminal, as a result of congestion due to late vessel arrivals.
As such Container deliveries throughout Auckland have been impacted.
CONTAINER OPERATIONS
An assessment of container assets is that wharves have held up well, but there are urgent minor works to be done. We are aiming to have limited operations available within 3-4 days. Our current best estimate to get back to our previoMore ...
Update on Lyttelton Port - 24th February
24/02/2011
Export
CONTAINER OPERATIONS
An assessment of container assets is that wharves have held up well, but there are urgent minor works to be done. We are aiming to have limited operations available within 3-4 days. Our current best estimate to get back to our previoMore ...
Lyttelton Port: MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 23 February 2011 at 12 noon
23/02/2011
Import
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch wishes to advise that the port has sustained further damage from yesterday's series of aftershocks in Christchurch.
Our first priority was for the safety of all staff and we can advise that
fortunately, there were no injMore ...
Lyttelton Port: MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 23 February 2011 at 12 noon
23/02/2011
Export
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch wishes to advise that the port has sustained further damage from yesterday's series of aftershocks in Christchurch.
Our first priority was for the safety of all staff and we can advise that
fortunately, there were no injMore ...
DG Cargo (LCL) - Non acceptance to Thailand
11/01/2011
Export
Please be advised that with immediate effect, LCL DG cargo to Thailand via Singapore will no longer be accepted.More ...
POAL announces plan for dual servicing of larger vessels
19/12/2010
Export
Ports of Auckland Ltd is preparing to service the next generation of container vessels by confirming a multi-million dollar investment in a berth deepening and lengthening programme.
The investment will see the deepening of the northern berth at the PortMore ...
POAL announces plan for dual servicing of larger vessels
19/12/2010
Import
Ports of Auckland Ltd is preparing to service the next generation of container vessels by confirming a multi-million dollar investment in a berth deepening and lengthening programme.
The investment will see the deepening of the northern berth at the PoMore ...
Ports of Auckland Christmas Hours
19/12/2010
Import
Please be advised that the Ports of Auckland will be closed from 2300 hours (Ferguson) and 1500 hours (Bledisloe) on the 24th December 2011 until 0700 hours on the 26th December (Ferguson) or 0000 hours 27th December (Bledisloe).More ...
Ports of Auckland Christmas Hours
19/12/2010
Export
Please be advised that the Ports of Auckland will be closed from 2300 hours (Ferguson) and 1500 hours (Bledisloe) on the 24th December 2011 until 0700 hours on the 26th December (Ferguson) or 0000 hours 27th December (Bledisloe).More ...
Useful Links for New EU Reporting
19/12/2010
Export
lINK 1: EU webpage info on Imports and Exports:
LINK 2: Annex 30A (data elements required in ENS): More ...
New European Commission Reporting for all exports to or via the European Commission member countries
19/12/2010
Export
The European Commission will introduce a 24-hour reporting requirement for all export cargo from New Zealand, either loaded direct or transhipping at any port listed under the European Commission 27 member states, from 01 January 2011.
Hemisphere Wins the Bryce Gill Memorial Golf Tournament
17/11/2010
Export
The Bryce Gill Memorial tournament is an annual fundraising event played in an Ambrose team format at the Pupuke Golf Course.
Despite a disasterous tee shot on the 18th hole that hit a tree, bounced along the road, narrowly missing the windscreen of a More ...
NZFSA advises that approval is required for sauces and condiments containing beef
25/10/2010
Import
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has made changes to NZFSA tariff alerts on the importation of beef and beef products.
The NZFSA has advised Customs that approval is required under the Food Act 1981 for imports of goods listed below that contain bMore ...
Approval from NZFSA now required for Sauces containing peanuts
25/10/2010
Import
Approval is now required from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) to import sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings containing peanuts classified in tariff item 2103.90.00.
