From the beginning of 2012 it will be mandatory for all transport operators departing DP World Sydney with an import container to have the container weighed when leaving the terminal. Importers must ensure all containers packed overseas must not be overloaded.
In 2006 Australian Customs proposed amendments introducing new Rules of Origin for goods traded under the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Agreement (ANZCERTA).
We advise all clients shipping containers to Fremantle of continuing problems associated with the return of empty containers to the container parks at the port and Forrestfield.
Infrastructure Fees Brisbane
We advise all clients that the Infrastructure Surcharge in Brisbane was increased on January 2nd by $10.00 per container to $27.00 per container. We note that these fees were last increased on 25th July 2011 by $3.00 per container....
We advise all Clemenger International Freight clients of industrial action taken by the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) against DP World. The MUA has applied for and been granted protected industrial action under Fairwork legislation. This is a follow on from similar action taken against Patricks earlier this year.
