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This Logistics Newsletter provides important information for importers: a freight rates update for shipments from China and Europe, classification of aluminium extrusions, biosecurity retirements for cut flowers and foliage, as well as a BMSB update.

Breaking News from this morning (2.8.2019) indicates that executives from the CFMMEU (Construction Forestry Maritime Mining Energy Union) have withdrawn industrial action planned for next week at all four DP World terminals.

This Newsletter provides you with timely shipping updates and covers an investigation of the Anti Dumping Commission regarding the import of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) from the US. BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) measures now apply to 32 countries and will take effect from September 1. If you are importing goods into Australia, you should read the details here.

Important Industrial Action Update. DP World Sydney has received further notices of Protected Action work stoppages from the Maritime Union of Australia. Read more to find out if your cargo might be affected.

The Maritime Union of Australia confirmed 48-hour strikes at DP World Australia’s Fremantle, Brisbane, Sydney container terminals. New developments include an extended 96-hour stoppage in Melbourne. See here if your shipment is affected.

Blank sailings have been announced for certain trade lanes from Asia to Australia. Henning Harders Tradeline can assist with your planning to avoid delays with bookings. Our July Newsletter also covers Origin Waiver Benefits for Trusted Trader Importers and updated Customs Tariffs for Craft Beer.

We expect service disruptions in July, due to industrial action at DP World Terminals. See here if your shipment is affected.

DAWR advised us that import permits currently face delays of up to 14 weeks. DAWR has also increased the number of BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) target risk countries from 10 to 32. This is important news for Australian Importers. Read more to find out if your business is affected.

Our May Newsletter provides you with timely information about shipping capacities to and from North-East Asia and Importers' / Exporters' responsibilities re. correct loading of Shipping Containers.

On Sunday 5th May, Henning Harders teams participated in the Wings For Life Run 2019. It’s a unique event that takes place each year all around the world.

This Newsletters provides timely, relevant information for Australian importers and exporters: biosecurity levy, border permits, container detention, ongoing industrial action, aluminium imports and goods containing asbestos.

Update #5 from 5.4.2019 - Fremantle DP World Terminal closure.

Our March Newsletter comes with important information about asbestos testing for importers, air cargo security requirements for exporters and an update on shipping from China.

Our February Newsletter provides highly relevant information for importers: latest Australian Customs, DAWR and Border Force rulings. Other “must know” news for importers and exporters include: TTP agreement, Vitamins classification, and Chinese New Year shipping update.

Our first Newsletter of this year covers important trade and shipping information and timely customs updates. As mentioned in last year’s newsletter, 2019 will be a catalyst for changes in relation to sea freight rates where fuel or Bunker is levied.

Over the past decade, the Christmas and New Year period has proven to be just as busy as any other time of the year and with Chinese New Year in early February importers and exporters need to be aware of pending space difficulties.

Our November Newsletter is a must-read for Australian importers and exporters. It contains important Shipping and Landside Logistics updates, DAWR and Customs updates and useful TPP information.

Important information for importers and exporters to and from New Zealand. Due to an unfortunate accident, operations at the Port of Auckland (POAL) have come to a temporary halt. The terminal is currently experiencing major congestions and disruptions.

DAWR has announced today 11 October, provisional holds on all LCL cargo ex France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Russia and the USA.

This is the first of our monthly Logistics newsletters, providing Australian importers and exporters with useful shipping information and customs updates.

Important notice for importers: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season, treatment of goods required by DAWR.

Important Notice for Importers: DAWR introduces import measures to manage the risk of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) during the high risk season.

As many of you would have experienced at the petrol stations over the last month, the price of fuel has considerably increased. This increase has also greatly impacted the operating environment for the container shipping lines. Fuel prices are up more than 30 percent from the beginning of the year and close to 70 percent since this time last year.

Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will hopefully start negotiations with the European Union in the coming months.

Australia looks to introduce a per container biosecurity levy on all imported air and sea containers.