New Zealand
AIR TERMINALS
Both Air NZ and Menzies are currently operating as normal.
Terminal Fee increases of around 2.5% expected from March/April.
LANDSIDE & CUSTOMS
Tauranga to Metroport Rail reopening has gone smoothly.
Ports of Auckland are running well.
Depots – There are more Container Booking Fee increases being introduced.
Transport sector saw a 79% increase in business liquidations during 2024. Data source “Centrix January Credit Indicator Report”
Christchurch and Dunedin – Ports and Depots operating well.
Extremely informative article about Container Bookings and how they affect the transport industry.
Foot and Mouth disease – Germany.
We have received the message below from MPI animal imports:
At this stage if the consignment from Germany has a production date before 1 November 2024, then MPI will process the consignment in the usual way.
If the consignment from Germany has a production date of 1 November 2024 or later then MPI will carry out further assessment to determine the risk of the product. The consignment will be held at the border until the assessment is completed.
As this is an evolving situation, more information to follow when to hand.
LANDSIDE & CUSTOMS
Due to scheduled berth maintenance at Fremantle Container Terminals, please be aware of the following berth shutdowns:
DP World Terminal: Berth 4 Shutdown / Berth 5 Shutdown: 10th March 2025
Patrick Terminal: Berth 9 Shutdown: 7th April 2025
Severe flooding in North Queensland has impacted roads and infrastructure, with flood damage to parts of the
Bruce Highway and collapse of a bridge. Deliveries to this area may be impacted.
Supply of 20’ containers will be in short supply with forecasts of the grain season being the fifth highest on record nationwide and the third highest for WA. Please speak with your Customer Services Representative about
options.
Increases around the Landside and Ancillary IFS charges at Australian ports in January 2025.
13th February 2025.