Category Archives: Transport & Distribtuion Resources

DP World will increase its Infrastructure Fee from 1st May

DP World recently announced that from 1st of May 2021, it will be increasing its Infrastructure Fee for all full import and export containers handled at the terminal.  The fees applied will be: DP World Import Infrastructure levy $150 per containerDP World Export Infrastructure levy $102 per container This infrastructure fee is charged to ALL […]

Export Weight Declaration form – SOLAS Container weight requirements for shippers

Effective from July 1st, 2016, all shippers, as a requirement under international shipping regulations, are responsible for verifying the weight of containers (the verified gross mass or VGM) and providing this information to carriers sufficiently in advance of vessel loading. Estimates will not be allowed and shippers can  use two methods to obtain the actual […]

Effective container logistics planning can save you money

To remain competitive and profitable every Australian importer should have an efficient container logistics plan that is cost effective, reliable and capable of growing with their businesses unique needs and expectations. Without a logistics plan importers can be exposed to unwanted additional costs including: Transport demurrage Wharf storage Shipping line detention charges At Clarke Global we […]