MSC cancel tranship service to Australia/New Zealand:
MSC Lines have announced effective immediately that have ceased accepting bookings from Europe to Australia and New Zealand on their transhipment service via Singapore.
All cargo can now only move on their direct services from Europe, naturally the costs are substantially higher than the tranship service.
At this time, there are no changes announced in MSC’s other Asia to Australia/New Zealand services.
It is understood that MSC are concentrating their resources on the lucrative markets between Europe and USA.
Space Capacity Cut from Far East Asia:
Rumors abound at present that the shipping lines operating to Australia and New Zealand from Far East Asia are set to slash space capacity by up to 50% from mid to late August.
Being cynical, one would suggest this is a move to drive rates higher for the peak season period at a time when ocean freight costs are already high.
We would suggest that all clients review their requirements asap and please let us know bookings as early as possible, we are hearing that sailings could be sold out if bookings are left later than 2 weeks in advance.
New Cost added in Fremantle Port:
A container weigh in motion fee is being introduced in Fremantle port effective 1st August, 2024, the new fee will apply to all import containers and has been set at AUD 20.00 + 10% GST.
GPSM will pass on this fee @ cost on all future invoices.