We have a new feature in which we can expand/collapse the order lines on a shipment.
Shipments will now default the invoice lines hidden to save us scrolling for days. You will see this button:
appear in between the shipment info and the notes. All you need to do to view the order lines is click on it and they will appear.
Once opened, the button will change to say:
you can then click on this to hide them again.
BMSB list of updated offshore treatment provider list, we remind all of our clients whilst there has been a policy change to allow onshore inspection and treatment of containers to be mindful that there will be delays during the BMSB season, and as it progresses we believe these will increase as more containers arrive onshore for processing, this can lead to potential wharf storage and Container detention charges being incurred.
You can now save your search fields, not only by country but also by State (if it is within Australia).
We have just added a new function where you can default your search to per country and per state. Please see example below, all you need to do is click on the little green tick, then every time you use the search plane, there will be no need to select anything!
The fields that you can now default to in search are:
If your part of a national company this will be a great help in saving you time for your searches as you can default to your home port. Of course, you can also elect to see all ports or another specific port if you are looking for a particular order/product.
Hope this new feature is a great help to all!
Bio securities have revised its policy for goods shipped from Target Countries between September 1st 2018 and 30 April 2019 inclusive. Both Target high risk and target risk goods may now be treated both onshore and offshore. The revised policy to allow treatment of all containerised cargo with the exception of Open top containers and Flat racks will, however, result in increased clearance delays at the border due to the identification of treated and non – treated containerised cargo, and limited onshore capacity of storage facilities at approved arrangement sites and onshore provider premises.
To minimise delays importers are encouraged to have Target High-Risk goods treated offshore only at approved offshore providers please refer to list attached.
You must comply with seasonal measures for certain goods shipped between 1 September 2018 and 30 April 2019 inclusive. These measures will require mandatory offshore treatment prior to arrival if they:
are goods shipped by Sea Cargo.
are goods manufactured in, or shipped from a Target Country.
are goods categorised as a Target high risk or Target risk good.
Treatment offshore of these goods will only be accepted under The approved offshore BMSB treatment providers scheme, a list has been attached, goods that do not comply will be destroyed or be re-exported.
Goods from Non-target risk countries can continue to use treatment providers not on the list and will be subject to the standard onshore procedures or inspection to verify treatment.
We strongly encourage you to read the attachment’s we have provided as they provide information in detail for the upcoming measures for the BMSB season 2018-19. Bio Securities compliance is incumbent upon all importers to ensure they have taken the necessary steps before importing any cargo.
BMSB Approved list of offshore treatment providers
BMSB Preparing to import during the BMSB season 2018 -2019 BMSB Target risk countries , goods, and offshore treatmentsFurther to previous emails regarding CoR please find below link a copy of the GPSM 4 point container loading declaration. As we have explained, this needs to be passed onto all your international suppliers ASAP asking for their co-operation as part of your/our compliance with the new laws coming 1/10/18. We would like to aim to have this completed declaration available for all containers loaded after 1/9/18. This will mean we will be in good shape as the 1/10/18 grows closer.
GPSM will also be distributing this to all overseas agents asking for their assistance in requesting the same from your suppliers.
This completed Declaration will also be required to be completed on all export FCL shipments booked with GPSM.
Please let us know how you go and if you have any questions.
A bit of background for you….
A container will move through many hands on its journey from origin to destination. Usually, a container is sealed prior to departure and not opened until it reaches its destination. During its journey, a container is a black box. Intermediate contractors in the heavy vehicle supply chain that are handling or transporting a container usually have zero actual visibility over what is going on inside it. As a result, the transport of containers poses significant risks of mass and load restraint breaches in particular. Mass breach is more likely to arise due to the unknown/unverified load distribution within a container. Load restraint breach is more likely to arise due to the unknown/unverified restraints applied to the load within a container.
Unfortunately, closing your eyes to what is inside a container will not protect you from prosecution.
Where you cannot see inside a container to determine the load distribution and sufficiency of restraint, how do you ensure your own compliance with the duty to take all reasonably practicable steps?
If you can’t independently verify compliance matters, then you need to ask your counterparts in the heavy vehicle supply chain to verify them for you. So, you will need to (i) ensure that the person(s) within the supply chain who are responsible for packing a container are aware of and understand their obligations e.g. the exporter, importer, cargo consolidator, distribution centre at which a container is packed etc and (ii) seek confirmation from them about the load distribution and sufficiency of restraint.
As always, you can’t blindly rely on that assurance in all circumstances. If you see something which suggests that the load distribution or restraint are not as you were told or not working properly (e.g. uneven load distribution showing on onboard scales or container walls bowed out, suggesting load shift within a container), then you will need to make enquiries with the person(s) responsible before handling or carrying that container.
Motorway Tolls in all capital cities have again increased over the past few months and GPSM will need to pass on these out of pocket expenses. We have absorbed these ever-increasing costs to date but in order to recoup outgoings and to continue to provide a premium service level, the toll charges will need to be reviewed.
Accordingly, all toll charges for FCL, LCL and airfreight deliveries will be updated on our website effective from 1st August 2018.
Everyone will be well aware of the escalation in the cost of fuel in 2018, diesel fuel has increased by on average 35% since January 2018. We have conducted an internal audit on all trucking costs and can no longer continue to absorb the higher costs. We will be implementing the increased fuel levy charges from 1st August 2018.
Our current fuel levy of 10% will increase to 12.5% effective from 1st August 2018. This will be our first fuel levy adjustment since January 2015.
New seasonal measures will apply for goods shipped on or between 1 September 2018 to 30 April 2019. They can arrive in Australia on cargo and containers shipped during this time which coincides with late Autumn and winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Consequently, you must comply with these seasonal measures which will include both mandatory and increased intervention before arrival in Australia.
USA, ITALY, GERMANY, FRANCE, RUSSIA, GREECE, HUNGARY, ROMANIA, GEORGIA (All Target risk countries)
JAPAN (Heightened vessel surveillance only)
Break Bulk, including vehicles, machinery, and equipment
Bricks, tiles, ceramics, steel, stone and cement
Goods likely to be stored in a manner that provides access for BMSB to overwinter.
Chemicals, chemical products, salt, minerals, fertilizers
Wood pulp, printed matter, straw, paper, cardboard
Plastics, wadding, Tyres
Fresh produce ( including nursery stock and plants
Live animals
Food for human consumption ( including beverages)
Seeds for sowing
Registered Pharmaceuticals
Sulfuryl Fluoride
Methyl Bromide
Heat treatment
The department will require all treatment providers conducting BMSB treatments in Italy & USA to be registered with the department on an approved list of offshore treatment providers. Only these who meet the departments’ requirements will be eligible for registration.
The Australia Border Force (ABF) has simplified the process of Trusted Trader application. The benefits of this scheme are listed below
Attached is further information regarding deferral of Customs duty. Australia Trusted Trader is free to join and accreditation is available to all Australian businesses that are active in the international trade supply chain, and meet or exceed the required standards.
Airlines operating services to Australia from Hong Kong have announced another fuel surcharge increase effective from 1st July 2018.
The Fuel Surcharge will increase by another HKD 0.40/kg to HKD 2.90/kg, this is the second increase in the last 2 months. GPSM rates will be adjusted to reflect the cost increase.
The Port of Adelaide are introducing an Infrastructure Charge of $ 50.00 per container from 1st July 2018. The new charge will apply to all import and export containers moved via the port.
Adelaide was the only port not to introduce this charge earlier in line with all other major Australian ports. The new charge will apply to FCL and LCL cargo and will be shown separately on all GPSM shipment invoices.
Just a reminder that lines from USA and Canada will implement their Emergency Bunker Surcharge effective 1st July, 2018 at a rate of USD 60.00/20ft and USD 120.00/40ft FCL.
All shipments with a departure date from 1 July will be affected and rates billed by GPSM will reflect the increased costs. This will also apply to LCL shipments, the additional cost will be USD 3.00 per cubic metre or 1000kgs.
Three shipping lines (APL, Hyundai and Evergreen Lines) have announced they will be introducing a new joint service to Australia from North East Asia in mid-August 2018. The three partners were previously members of a larger lines consortium but have now made the decision to split from that conference and operate an independent service.
Port rotation of the new service will be Ningbo – Shanghai – Yantian – Sydney – Melbourne – Brisbane – Ningbo and will be serviced by five (5) vessels on a weekly schedule.
It is expected the new service will add an extra capacity of 3,700 TEU’s (twenty-foot equivalent containers) to the weekly southbound services.
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