Speed to Market has become so important that the cost to deliver has become a secondary consideration in supply chain logistics and specialist Air Freight is now a critical component to delivering Fast Fashion. However, if you don’t have a partner with super-sized red tape scissors to help you cut through the complexities of Air, then you could be putting you behind your competition.
Fast food, fast internet, fast coffee … it seems everything needs to be delivered to us fast these days. We’re moving into an age where everything is driven by speed, and the Rag trade is feeling the pressure to deliver ‘Fast Fashion’ more than ever. With tech-savvy Millennials and time-poor consumers searching for more convenient ways to get what they want, when they want it, Speed to Market (STM) has become so important that Cost has become a secondary consideration.
Adverse weather in India and USA is affecting freight movements.
Mumbai and other cities in the west coast of India have been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last week. Since this morning, rain has intensified and caused flooding in most parts of Mumbai. The regional meteorological department is predicting the heavy rains and flooding to continue to worsen over the next few days.
Further to our advice in April of DP World’s introduction of a Port Infrastructure Surcharge, we have now received advice from Patrick of their intention to also apply a surcharge. Patrick is the other major container terminal operator in Australia.
Whilst the amount is not exactly the same as DP World applied, it is of a similar magnitude and will be applied on all containers (export and import) passing through their terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle.
Please note: Implementation of this surcharge has been delayed by 2 weeks until 17 April, 2017.
As anyone who is in the business of importing garments for retail sale will tell you, one of their most crucial supply chain considerations is how to ensure that their merchandise remains in the very best condition. Consistency from origin to destination is critical, while not losing sight of the all-important speed to market.
Wondering what has been happening since the implementation of the SOLAS provisions on 1 July this year? We understand that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has not yet conducted major SOLAS compliance activity, consistent with MSC.1./Circ 1548.
Following the release of the summit dates the G20 control measures have also been announced for 2016. This year’s summit will be held in Hangzhou on the 4th and 5th of September. Hangzhou is within 2 hours drive of Ningbo and Shanghai ports.
All Australian exports submitted at wharf terminals and depots now need to be compliant. Any non-compliance in these early days may still incur significant costs or delays. See attached media release from AMSA or visit the website.
Effective for vessels sailing on or after 1st July 2016 from most export ports globally, all containerised sea freight shipments submitted for export will need to have a Verified Weight Declaration (VGM) submitted by Shippers. For Australian exports, Verified Gross Mass (VGM) compliance actually starts on 22nd June 2016, which is the opening of the […]
The following advice regarding the Bangladesh air cargo prohibition has been received from the Air Cargo Security Taskforce, Office of Transport Security. The Australian Government has modified the restrictions (originally introduced in December 2015) placed on air cargo originating from or transiting through Bangladesh. Under the new arrangements air cargo that has originated from, or […]
It’s not hard to think of a product made up of components sourced from multiple locations, assembled offshore and sold in a local Australian shop. An elegant suit made in Hong Kong from Italian wool cloth, and sold in Collins Street? A sofa manufactured in Indonesia to a Sydney customer’s precise specification covered in fabric […]
