PGL latest news

We have been advised by Vanuatu Customs that their recent audit has revealed an overwhelming number of cases of misdeclaration of shipment terms and values.

Please note that effective December 15th all bills of lading for shipments destined for Vanuatu shall need to be rated. This means that the freight rates must be shown on the bill of lading and that this field can no longer show "as agreed"

For our Vanuatu customers we suggest you approach your customs broker(s) for further information. For all of our overseas suppliers, agents and our local shippers, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS : PGL FIJI

Pacific Gate Logistics
32 Spring Street
Suva
Tel: +679 330-3587
Fax: +679 330-3038
Email: pglfj@unwired.com.fj

Vanuatu Customs

Customs audit has revealed cases where importers were declaring invoice values as CIF when actually it should have been FOB values with freight, insurance and other costs to be declared separately. Customs will be tightening up on this area and we are seeking your assistance as Carriers to declare the values for Customs, Transport and Insurance when registering bill of ladings in ASYCUDA. With this approach Customs can always refer back to the BOL when we suspect that an Importer is not declaring the correct value for imports.

To achieve the above we will be making the Values declared for Customs, Transport and Insurance mandatory on the bill of lading. However, we have noticed that some of the BOL received by your do not have this information declared on them. Is it possible that you can liaise with your counterparts abroad and get them to disclose this information on the BOLs? Vanuatu Customs believe that these are mandatory information which should be disclosed on any BOLs for Customs purposes.

Please note that Customs wishes to implement this on 15th December, so it is important that we get your views before the mentioned date before we can proceed.

Customer Notice - Sofrana Tourville

Our last announcement was about the delay the Sofrana Magellan encountered with her dry dock.

As promised, our customer service teams have been in contact with you and tailored solutions have been implemented so that your pre-Christmas bookings can reach all South Pacific destinations in time. We thank you for your patience and loyalty.

In the meantime, we have also worked at perpetuating the schedule integrity we have all grown accustomed to. After having carefully weighed up a variety of options, we have decided to inject new blood into our fleet. Very shortly, the Sofrana Tourville will be introduced as a replacement to Sofrana Magellan.

We will take delivery of the Sofrana Tourville in Port Moresby on 4th December 2008 and she will perform the rotation 124 Southbound.

Built in Japan in 1995, Sofrana Tourville is a robust and reliable container vessel. Her deadweight is 10,740T and she has a nominal capacity of 844 teus with 100 reefer plugs. Capable of a 17.5kn speed, she is faster than the Magellan but will be operated at the current economical speed. Sofrana Tourville is equipped with 2 cranes of 40T capacity.

In these times of economic uncertainty, we are confident that Sofrana Surville and Sofrana Tourville will prove to be reliable assets on our WestPac service, thus enabling you to trade with confidence within the South Pacific markets.

BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR ON CARGO FROM NEW ZEALAND TO USA, CANADA, MEXICO, CARIBBEAN AND SOUTH AMERICA

The latest monthly review of the northbound Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) has calculated a decrease in the required level of BAF as below.

DRY and REEFER cargoes from US$995 to US$796 per TEU
TIMBER cargoes from US$975 to US$780 per FEU

The revised BAFs will be effective 17th December 2008 from the following sailings:

- US East Coast / South America / Caribbean via Manzanillo, PA: Cap Bianco V845
ETD Timaru 23rd December / Port Chalmers 24th December / Napier 26th December /
Tauranga 27th December / Auckland 28th December 2008

- South America / Caribbean via Hong Kong: Tasman Crusader V849
ETD Tauranga 24th December / Lyttelton 26th December / New Plymouth 28th December 2008

The bunker price situation is being kept under monthly review, and we will advise you as and when any further adjustments, either upward or downward, to the level of the BAF become warranted.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact your local Hamburg Süd Customer
Services Department or sales representative on the following toll-free numbers:
Auckland: 0508 222 444
Dunedin: 0800 666 566

Strike in Noumea

There is currently a strike in Noumea & Papeete. All local PPT & NOU customs are currently closed.

Auckland Port Strike --One day-- December

The Maritime Union has again given notice of Strike Action, for 24 hours.

This notice was first given earlier this week, and withdrawn as it was procedurally incorrect.

Over the years these two parties have learned that the notice must be absolutely correct, as this workforce is required to give 14 days notice of industrial action, and strict conditions apply.

The notice is yet to be re-served, but could take effect for action starting on December 2nd, or later.

The situation within the Union is not as clear as it has been, and there appears to be differing views as to what action should be taken and when.

I have no doubt that the change of government has allowed some factions to increase their sway, and that this militant action is the result.

The Port has publically maintained that it has made offers, and that the Union has not dealt with them in a reasonable manner (They say in fact that they have had no response), while the Union has been deafening in its public silence.

There are a number of Union members who are not happy with the action privately, but will not comment publically.

This dispute has been simmering now for 2 years, with lots of talks and little progress. You may recall that the Port thought that they had a settlement a month or two ago, but it came to nothing.

Last year the Port voluntarily paid an increase to the Union Members as a gesture of good faith. This was a move that surprised the Union at the time, and they made unfavourable comments at that time.

As time has elapsed, however, it appears to have been appreciated to a fair degree by the Port staff.

The core of the dispute is flexibility, and currently the Port runs two containers terminals, with separate agreements at each. The Port Company wants to treat these two terminals as one industrially,

The Port has come a long way since privatisation in 1989, and is a much better place for us to work in now.

What I have seen of the changes proposed seem logical to me, and there is a fair degree of support for the Port Company in business community.

Personally I believe that the Union has misjudged this dispute, and will not receive any sympathy for their actions.

In fact I do not believe that their strike action will have any effect on the Port Company, and will effect companies like yours only in as much as it will harden your resolve for a settlement that allows the Port Company to proceed.

The Union employees who strike for 24 hours will, of course, lose their pay.

When notice is given, the Strike action will be effective in the two terminals, Fergusson and Bledisloe. The "General" wharves will not be affected.

This effectively means about 90% of the container operation, and none of the vehicle handling facilities

Clean Trucks Program Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

(Morristown, NJ - November 12, 2008).Effective November 17, 2008 the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will implement the second phase of the Clean Trucks Program, an environmental initiative aimed at reducing air pollution from trucks operating in the port zone.

Main points to be aware of:
- Beginning October 1, a ban on trucks from model year 1988, and older, went into effect.

- A Clean Truck Fee of $35.00 per loaded TEU will be collected by the Port from the Beneficial Cargo Owner (BCO), prior to receipt or delivery of each container through the terminal gates. The fee will apply to all trucks from model year 1989 through 2007, as well as non-compliant 2007 USEPA standard trucks. The fee does not apply to newer model trucks which are USEPA compliant.

- The Port has stated that fee collection will begin November 17, 2008 through the web-based system, PortCheck, which is now operational. Cargo owners must register with PortCheck in order to establish payment methods.

- PortCheck will assess the fee only when applicable, however all containers moving through the port, including intermodal cargo, must be "claimed" by the BCO through PortCheck prior to entering or exiting the terminal.

To learn more about the Clean Trucks Program and the Clean Truck Fee, please
visit the following websites:
http://www.cleanairactionplan.org
http://www.polb.com
http://www.PortCheck.org

What is the Clean Trucks Program?
The Clean Trucks Program is an environmental initiative aimed at reducing air pollution from trucks operating in the port zone by replacing older trucks with new ones which burn clean diesel or clean liquefied natural gas
(LNG).

What are the key changes affecting customers?
The program began on October 1, 2008 when the following policies went into
effect:
- A ban on trucks from model year 1988, and older.
- A requirement that all trucking companies doing business with the port must have a Port approved concession.
- Truck drivers are required to have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Effective November 17, 2008 the second phase will go into effect:
- All Beneficial Cargo Owners must register with PortCheck
(www.PortCheck.org) in order to "claim" their port to port and intermodal cargo and pay the Clean Trucks Fee.

What is the Clean Trucks Fee?
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will charge a fee of $35 per TEU for trucks entering the port terminals. The fees will help to fund the purchase of new, clean trucks through the ports' grant program.

Are there exemptions to the application of the fee?
Yes, diesel or alternative fuel trucks with engine year 2007 or newer are generally not subject to the charge, however if the truck was purchased with Clean Truck Program funds, the charge may apply. There are also exemptions for on dock rail and transshipment cargo within the port.

Which types of shipments are assessed the fee?
All import and export cargo moving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are subject to the fee. This includes port to port and intermodal cargo.

Who pays the Clean Trucks Fee? How?
The fee is the responsibility of the Beneficial Cargo Owner (BCO) or named party on the Bill of Lading. Payment is made through PortCheck, which functions like PierPass. Once you have registered with PortCheck, you can
apply for credit, arrange to pre-pay or pay with a credit card and receive invoices at regular intervals.

Do BCO's pay the fee for intermodal cargo?
Yes. The fee is assessed to the BCO regardless of whether the cargo moves port to port or intermodal. Carriers do not pay the Clean Trucks Fee for intermodal cargo.

Who has to register with PortCheck? How?
All BCO's with cargo moving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach must register with PortCheck prior to November 17. Log-on to www.PortCheck.org to complete the on-line registration form.

Once I've registered, how does the process work?
- Prior to delivery of cargo to/from the port terminal, log-on to www.PortCheck.org to claim ownership of you local and/or intermodal shipments. All cargo must be claimed, regardless of whether exempt from the fee or not.
- PortCheck will ascertain the age of the truck, and whether it is operating under a valid concession.
- After the gate transaction, PortCheck will assess the Clean Trucks Fee through your account, if applicable.

What happens if a container moves to the port terminal without being claimed by the BCO?
PortCheck will identify that the container has not been claimed in the system and the terminal will not permit the entry (or exit). If the container is moving under an intermodal Bill of Lading, the carrier will have to move the container to a container yard until the container is
claimed. Costs associated with this additional handling will be for the account of the BCO.

Southern Express v112a Notice 131108

Due to the expected high demand of cargo in Rarotonga, we have made
alternative arrangements with the vessel operator. To ensure your cargo gets to
market, overflow Cook Island product will be placed on the Forum Fiji II v64 and
transhipped over Apia.

After the Southern Express v112 has discharged in Rarotonga, she will then
proceed to Apia. There she will uplift any overflow cargo, for transhipment onto
Southern Express v112A. From Apia, Southern Express will then return directly to
Rarotonga. Schedule details for both ships will be as follows:

Southern Express v112, ETD from Auckland 29 November; ETA at Rarotonga 8 December.

Forum Fiji II v64 ETD from Auckland 10 December; ETA at Apia 17 December, to
connect with Southern Express v112A, ETD Apia 17th December ETA at Rarotonga
21 December.

Should you have any enquiries regarding the above, please contact your local PFL
agency office.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS SOUTHERN EXPRESS V112N

We are expecting cargo volumes to be strong for forthcoming voyage 112 from New Zealand to the
Cook Islands.

In the event that the quantity of cargo booked exceeds the space available on the ship - as can
sometimes happen in the lead up to Christmas - we will implement the following alterations to the
ship's usual schedule:

After the ship has discharged a full stow of voyage 112 cargo in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, she will then
proceed to Apia. There she will uplift any overflow cargo, which in this instance we will have taken to
Apia on another of our ships, Southern Lily, for transshipment onto Southern Express. From Apia,
Southern Express will then return directly to Rarotonga, to discharge the balance of the voyage 112
cargo. Schedule details for both ships will be as follows:

Southern Express: voyage 112, estimated time of departure from Auckland 29 November;
estimated time of arrival at Rarotonga 8 December, and at Aitutaki 10 December;

Southern Lily: voyage 215, estimated time of departure from Auckland 10 December;
estimated time of arrival at Apia 17 December, to connect with Southern Express: voyage
112A, estimated time of arrival at Rarotonga 21 December.

Should you have any enquiries regarding the above, please contact Reef Shipping in Auckland, or
XCIL Agencies in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS NEW ZEALAND to NOUMEA / PORT VILA / SANTO CABAF ADJUSTMENT

Reef Shipping wish to advise that the price of oil has been fluctuating in recent months, which has made it
difficult to ascertain the applicable BAF component, However of late the oil price has consistently decreased sufficiently to trigger a decrease in the BAF of -10.02%. The new BAF will therefore become: +43.7%

At the same time the dramatic decline of the NZD against the USD has had a significant impact on the CAF. As a result the new CAF will become: +14%

If you require further information please contact your local Reef Shipping agent.

NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS FIJI to FUNAFUTI CABAF ADJUSTMENT

Reef Shipping wish to advise that the price of oil has been fluctuating in recent months, which has made it difficult to ascertain the applicable BAF component, However of late the oil price has consistently decreased sufficiently to trigger a decrease in the BAF of -23.82%. The new BAF will therefore become: +36.2% . The CAF remains unchanged at +15%

If you require further information please contact your local Reef Shipping agent.

NOTICE OF REDUCTION TO BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (BAF) NORTH ASIA WEEKLY SERVICE

Due to the downward trend in the price of bunker fuel this past month, the Tasman Orient Line BAF formula has triggered a reduction of USD130.00 per TEU and USD260.00 per FEU against the present level.

The revised BAF surcharge will apply as follows:
USD565.00 per TEU
USD1130.00 per FEU

All consignments showing a Bill of Lading date of 1 December 2008 or later on the Tasman Orient Line North Asia Weekly Service between Asia and New Zealand (NB and SB) will be effected by the BAF reduction.

We thank you for your understanding on the impact of bunker fuel prices and we appreciate your continued support. Please do not hesitate to contact our local representatives should you require any further information.

REVISED BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR – PACIFIC ISLANDS / PNG SERVICE

Please be advised that with effect 1 November 2008, the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for Swire Shipping's Pacific Islands and PNG Service's will decrease as follows;

Northbound and Southbound
Current rates:
AUD 1,167.25 / TEU, AUD 2,334.50 / FEU and AUD 55.58 / RT, or USD 1,112.50 / TEU, USD 2,225.00 / FEU and USD 52.98 / RT

to New Rates:
USD 1,032.61 / TEU, USD 2,065.22 / FEU and USD 51.63 / RT
AUD rates please refer below

Effective:
MV Papuan Chief v173N / MV Kokopo Chief v141S /
MV Pacific Horizon v003N

As we pay for our bunker fuel in USD and due to the extreme volatility of the AUD/USD relationship over the past two months, AUD BAF rates in the calculation model have been removed. Customers will still have the ability to pay BAF charges in AUD however; the conversion between AUD/USD will be calculated at the vessel exchange rate.

Historically, the North Asia Pacific/PNG services' BAF mechanism has been calculated quarterly based on the average price of bunkers stemmed over the preceding 3 months. Recent volatility in world bunker prices would normally be reflected over proceeding quarters. In order to capture the effect of recent downward pressure more quickly, we have adjusted our BAF calculation model and will review the BAF on a monthly basis going forward.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact your local Swire Shipping representative or our Customer Service Department in Australia on 1300 550 505 or in New Zealand on 0800 947 947.

Clean Trucks Program Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

(Morristown, NJ - September 25, 2008).Effective October 1, 2008 the Ports
of Long Beach and Los Angeles will begin the implementation of the Clean
Trucks Program, an environmental initiative aimed at reducing air pollution
from trucks operating in the port zone.

- Beginning October 1, a ban on trucks from model year 1988, and
older, will go into effect.

- A Clean Truck Fee of $35.00 per loaded TEU will be collected by the
Port from the Beneficial Cargo Owner, prior to receipt or delivery of each
container through the terminal gates. The fee will apply to all trucks from
model year 1989 through 2007, as well as non-compliant 2007 USEPA standard
trucks. The fee does not apply to newer model trucks which are USEPA
compliant.

- The Port has stated that fee collection will begin a few weeks after
October 1 when a new web-based system, PortCheck, is operational. Cargo
owners must register with PortCheck in order to establish payment methods.

- All trucking companies doing business with the port must have a Port
approved concession and truck drivers are required to have a Transportation
Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or evidence that they have applied
for a TWIC, by October 1.

CABAF Notice 11/11/08

The notice we sent out on Friday 04th November had an incorrect figure for the BAF to Noumea . Please find below the correct figures for CAF and BAF and the effective dates. We apologise for any inconvenience.

We last increased the Bunker Adjustment Factor in July this year .It has only been recently that the price has stabilised sufficiently so that we could once again review the BAF. We have just completed this and can announce reductions on some trades.

Decrease to Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) New Zealand to New Caledonia, Pacific Islands & PNG

Swire Shipping - Westabout Round the World (Bank Line) would like to advise all valued customers of a decrease to the BAF level for all cargo from New Zealand to New Caledonia, Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea.

This BAF will come into effect from:
Tasman Pathfinder v 823 - ETA Auckland 28th Nov 2008

Swire Shipping - BAF Reduction for Tarawa and Majuro

Please be advised that with effect 1 November 2008, the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for Swire Shipping's Pacific Islands and PNG Service's will decrease as follows;

Northbound and Southbound
Current rates:
AUD 1,167.25 / TEU, AUD 2,334.50 / FEU and AUD 55.58 /RT,
or USD 1,112.50 / TEU, USD 2,225.00 / FEU and USD 52.98 / RT to
New Rates:
USD 1,032.61 / TEU, USD 2,065.22 / FEU and USD 51.63 / RT
AUD rates please refer below
Effective:
MV Papuan Chief v173N / MV Kokopo Chief v141S / MV Pacific Horizon v003N

For further information please do not hesitate to contact your local Swire Shipping representative or our Customer Service Department in Australia on 1300 550 505 or in New Zealand on 0800 947 947.

Tasman Orient Line BAF announcement (NAWS) - December Decrease 2008

The revised BAF surcharge will apply as follows:
USD565.00 per TEU
USD1130.00 per FEU

We thank you for your understanding on the impact of bunker fuel prices and we appreciate your continued support.
Please do not hesitate to contact our local representatives should you require any further information.

NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS CABAF REVIEW - NEW ZEALAND to and from TONGAS & SAMOAS

Reef Shipping wish to advise customers that the price of oil has been fluctuating in recent months, which
has made if difficult to ascertain the applicable BAF component. However of late the oil price has consistently decreased sufficiently to trigger a decrease in the BAF of -16.30%

Effective: Southern Lily V215 (ETA Auckland: 07/12/08) - Revised BAF: +37.60%

At the same time the dramatic decline of the NZD against the USD has had a significant impact on the CAF.

Effective: Southern Lily V215 (ETA Auckland: 07/12/08) - Revised CAF: +18.60%

If you require any further information, please contact your local Reef agent, or a member of our Customer Services team. We thank you for your continuing support.

NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS NEW ZEALAND to FIJI CABAF ADJUSTMENT

Reef Shipping wish to advise that the price of oil has been fluctuating in recent months, which has made it difficult to ascertain the applicable BAF component, However of late the oil price has consistently decreased sufficiently to trigger a decrease in the BAF of -8.35%.

At the same time the dramatic decline of the NZD against the USD has had a significant impact on the CAF.

These adjustments will take effect as follows:
Southern Pasifika V161
Capitaine Wallis V229
Southern Tiare V72

If you require further information please contact your local Reef Shipping agent.

DECREASE IN BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (BAF) TO/FROM ASIA TO NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLANDS

The current review of bunker fuel prices has resulted in a decrease to the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) applied on our northbound and southbound services to and from Asia to New Zealand/Pacific Islands, effective from 1st December 2008.

The BAF decrease, from US$695.00 per TEU to US$565.00 per TEU, will apply to both import and export cargo on our service to and from Asia.

For further information please contact our local agents.
Auckland: 0508 333 666 and Dunedin: 0800 666 566

SOUTHBOUND TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT - Australia/New Zealand Services

Effective December 15, 2008, the Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor (EFAF) for all cargo moving out of the US and Canada to Australia and New Zealand will decrease to US $896/20' and US $1792/40'.

Tariff cargo as well as existing service contracts will be subject to this charge.

EFAF will continue to be monitored on a quarterly basis and adjustments will be made following the review period, with the appropriate notice given to the trade.

Please contact your Hamburg Süd representative with any questions that you may have. Or call your Customer Service Department toll free at Auckland: 0508 222 444 Dunedin: 0800 666 566

Bunker Adjustment Factor

COSCO (New Zealand) Ltd would like to advise our valued customers of the forthcoming adjustment in our Bunker Adjustment Factor.

The revised Bunker Adjustment Factor is applicable to all southbound shipments to New Zealand (except those from Europe & Mediterranean origins) and to all northbound shipments from New Zealand to all destinations with shipped on board date of 15th November 2008 onwards.

It has come to our attention that the 20' rate on the notice sent 3rd Nov 2008 was incorrect this has now been updated below.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact your local Customer Service or Sales & Marketing team on 0800 22 88 88.

Customer Notice - Dry Dock Magellan

Vessels maintenance and special survey are part of any shipping line's life. As such, the current dry dock of Sofrana Magellan has been planned since May 2008; the owners of the ship made necessary arrangements with a yard located in Dalian (North East China). The ship satisfactorily arrived there on 30th September, only 4 days later than was anticipated in May 2008.

Despite this dry dock, we at Sofrana worked around still being able to deliver a liner service to all our clients, either through purchasing space on other shipping operators or through spot charters (Matua from New Zealand, Scarlett Lucy from Australia). These interim arrangements are very expensive and difficult to implement but we take a lot of pride to come up with alternative solutions when needed be.

Unfortunately we got further bad news last week. While trying to get final update on the dry dock progress, we were told that "unforeseen defects" had been revealed and that the dry dock would take longer than anticipated. Based on the information available to us now, it looks like the Sofrana Magellan will finally arrive in New Zealand early December when she was supposed to be there mid November to start her voyage 124.

Although the dry dock was expected, this further delay is a new unexpected event that we now have to face. Our management team is dedicating a lot of time and effort right now to come up with a series of alternative arrangements, from both New Zealand and Australia, so that our clients can still be issued a Sofrana b/l around the "voyage 124" advertised dates.

Our New Zealand and Australia customer service teams will be in contact with you throughout the whole week to inform you of these tailored solutions.

We apologise for such an inconvenience at this busy period of the year. It is very frustrating, especially with the remarkable schedule integrity we had enjoyed for the last 12 months on both Sofrana Magellan and Sofrana Surville.

Hamburg Sud:USA,Canada & Mexico Inland Fuel Surcharge Decrease

Fuel Surcharges from our North American Rail and Trucking vendors have adjusted, requiring us to revise the Inland Tariff Fuel Surcharge. Hamburg Sud would like to advise effective 1st December 2008, the Northbound Inland Fuel
Surcharge will decrease from 34.0% to 26.0%.

From New Zealand the revised fuel surcharge will apply to North American, Canadian and Mexican tariff inland costs for cargo received on following vessels:

- US East Coast / Canada via Manzanillo, PA: Ariake v.843
ETD Timaru 9th December / Port Chalmers 10th December / Napier 12th December / Tauranga 13th December Auckland 14th December 2008

- US West Coast / Canada PNW: Hansa Flensburg v.762
ETD Auckland 14th December 2008

- US West Coast / Mexico PSW: Callao Express v.996
ETD Tauranga 4th December 2008

- Mexico via Hong Kong: Cap Palliser v.846
ETD Tauranga 3rd December / Lyttelton 5th December / New Plymouth 7th December 2008

The Inland Fuel price situation is being kept under review, and we will advise you as and when any further adjustments, either upward or downward, to the level become warranted.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact your local Hamburg Süd Customer Services Departments on the following toll-free number:
Auckland: 0508 222 444
Dunedin: 0800 666 566

Bunker Adjustment Factor

COSCO (New Zealand) Ltd would like to advise our valued customers of the forthcoming adjustment in our Bunker Adjustment Factor.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact your local Customer Service or Sales & Marketing team on 0800 22 88 88.

BAF MAERSK - NOVEMBRE 2008

SWIRE EUROPEAN EXPORT BAF SURCHARGE WRTW and EPE TRADES - November 2008

The average posted price of 180CST fuel in Antwerp during the last 15 days of September has been calculated as USD564.8mt. By applying this Average Fuel Price to the attached spreadsheet, the applicable BAF surcharges for the month of November are given as follows:

For further information, please visit the Swire Shipping website (www.swireshipping.com), or contact your local Swire Shipping agent.

Hamburg Sud Fiji BAF decrease

Hamburg Süd wishes to advise customers that a review of current bunker levels applicable in the New Zealand to Fiji trade has resulted in a decrease in the BAF from + 30.02% to + 21.67%.

We also wish to advise that in view of the rapid devaluation of the New Zealand Dollar, it has been necessary for a Currency Adjustment Factor of +22.57% to be introduced on our Fiji Service

Based on current schedules the first effective vessel is:
CAP SARAY V 993, ETD Tauranga 13 November

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact your local Hamburg Süd Customer Services Departments on the following toll-free numbers:

PGL AUCKLAND IS MOVING - NEW CENTRALISED OFFICE/DEPOT

Dear Valued Customer,
We are proud to announce that effective 28 October 2008, PGL will be operating from our new office as follows:

Office Address
19 Richard Pearse Drive
Mangere,
Auckland
Postal Address
PO Box 107019
Airport Oaks,
Auckland

We thank you for your continued support. We look forward to being of service from our new home as stated above.

NEW PGL CENTRALISED OFFICE/DEPOT

Dear Valued Customer,
Please find our new warehouse receival details below effective for all export receivals & import releases from 28 October 2008.

Warehouse
CFS Warehousing & Distribution Ltd
26 Ascot Road,
Airport Oaks,
Auckland
Ph: 09 916 9930
Fx: 09 916 9931
CTC: Ivan Tuli

Please ensure that your carrier has a Pacific Gate Logistics booking confirmation attached to their carrier's paperwork/connote for export receival purposes.

BAF Maersk Line

Australia to Fiji – Cabaf Increase Effective 01 November 2008

As you all are aware, the CABAFs are going up from 24.93% to 42.80% as of the following vessels:

Australia to Noumea service

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. ("MSC") wishes to bring you up
to date in relation to the shipment you recently booked with our
principal, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. on the MSC Caledonien
105A Eastbound for New Caledonia.

Please be advised that due to the recent delays experienced on our
Noumea service, the MSc Prony 105A will now call Brisbane before calling
Sydney. The amended arival and daparture dates are as follows:

v105A ETA Brisbane 24/10 ETD Bris 25/10 ETA Noumea 31/10
Brisbane receivals: 20/10 to 24/10, cut off 1500/24

v105A ETA Sydney 27/10 ETD Sydney 27/10 ETA Noumea 31/10
Sydney receivals: 13/10 to 24/10, cut off 1200/24

Hamburg Sud Vessel Change-Cap Preston & Cap Andreas

We wish to advise that we will have a vessel swap within our Asian and West Coast North
America services. The CAP ANDREAS, currently in our Asia service, is exchanging position
with CAP PRESTON, which is currently in our West Coast North America service.

This swap in vessels will bring the CAP PRESTON into our Asia service to join its five, high
reefer capacity, sister vessels.

Asia Service
CAP ANDREAS V842S
Hong Kong 18 Oct
Brisbane 28 Oct
Tauranga 1-3 Nov

CAP PRESTON V842S/N
Tauranga 3-5 Nov
Lyttelton 6-7 Nov
New Plymouth 8-9 Nov
Yokohama 21 Nov

West Coast North America and Trans Tasman Service
CAP PRESTON 760S
Long Beach 16 Oct
Tauranga 31 Oct

CAP ANDREAS 760S/N
Tauranga 1-3 Nov
Sydney 7 Nov
Melbourne 10 Nov
Adelaide 13 Nov
Auckland 18 Nov
Papeete 24 Nov
Oakland 5 Dec
Seattle 7 Dec
Vancouver 9 Dec

Our customer services team will be in contact with you to arrange the transfer of any
bookings affected by the above vessel swap. If you have any questions please contact us on
Auckland: 0508 222 444
Dunedin: 0800 666 566

Notice to Maersk Line Customers

Maersk Line wishes to inform our customers that in order to maintain sustainable services to Australia we will be implementing a General Rate Increase on the Westbound Trans-Tasman trade. The below increase will take effect 15th November, 2008* and applies to cargo travelling ex New Zealand ports to Australian destinations.

This increase will take effect on all Maersk Line Trans-Tasman services effective from the following vessels:

OC1 - Oceania Pendulum Service:
CAP Capricorn v. 841S - ETD Auckland 15/11/2008
PSW - Pacific South West Service:
CAP Spencer v. 995S - ETD Auckland 15/11/2008
SSE - Southern Star Express Service:
Vega Gotland v. 0840 - ETD Auckland 21/11/2008

We thank you for your business and look forward to serving your transportation needs. For further information please contact your local Maersk Line representative.

* Effective date defined as the gate-in date of the last container on a Bill of Lading.

BAF decrease for NGPL ex Asia to South Pacific Ports

Due to downward trend in the bunker fuel price for the past month, NGPL(JSP) trade would like to decrease the BAF to:

This applies to all export cargo from South East Asia, South, North and East Asia cargo to South Pacific ports. The effective date is November 2008 and the first applicable vessel will be Kyowa Cattleya V.80S.

PGL Sydney is Moving - Effective 20 October 2008

PGL Sydney Office/Depot will be relocating to new premises as per attached. All contact details should remain the same and will confirm this when our lines/internet are moved over. If you could kindly assist us by advising your staff/everyone concerned and updating your records accordingly when the time comes.

MAERSK BAF UPDATES

EFAF & Clean Truck Service Announcement from Hamburg Sud USA

Effective November 1, 2008, the Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor (EFAF) for all cargo moving From/To the US and Canada and the South Pacific Islands will increase to US $1178/20' and US $2356/40'. Tariff cargo as well as existing service contracts will be subject to this charge.

EFAF will continue to be monitored on a quarterly basis and adjustments will be made following the review period, with the appropriate notice given to the trade.

Please contact your Hamburg Süd representative with
any questions that you may have.
Or call your Customer Service Department toll free at

CANADA
1-888-372-8528 - Montship Inc. as agents
1-604-640 -7452 Montship Inc. as agents

Linking South America with Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa, connecting Europe with the eastern Mediterranean, India and Pakistan and linking Australia/New Zealand and the Pacific Islands with Asia and North America.

USA Trade Notification

Please note that effective October 15th 2008 the U.S Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require all containers entering into United States ports to be secured with a high-security bolt seal that is ISO/PAS 17712 compliant.

It is the responsibility of all importers/exporters to ensure containers are moved in accordance with these new regulations.

If anyone requires any further information regarding the new regulations and/or where to obtain such seals please feel free to contact me directly.

Australia to Noumea MSC vessel

Please note that the MSC Caledonien will be replaced by MSC Prony & its first voyage sailing will be on/around SSYD 09/Oct and BNE 11/Oct.

HAMBURG SUD SHIPPER EXPORT DECLARATION NEW REGULATIONS

Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that for exports from USA the US regulatory authorities require all Shippers' Export Declarations (SEDs) to be filed electronically effective 1 October, 2008.Shipping lines will not be permitted to load and will not load any shipments on board vessels unless we have received shipping instructions indicating the Internal Transaction Number (ITN) that is generated by electronically filing a SED, or an authorized SED exemption legend if no SED, is required to be filed. Penalties apply if carriers do not comply with this rule. Cut-off for receipt of complete Shipping Instructions will be 24 hours prior to vessel loadings in all ports.

All costs in the form of terminal charges, equipment demurrage and penalties asa result of the information not being provided by shippers at time of cut-off will be billed back to the US exporter. The primary responsibility for compliance rests with US exporters. We will not be responsible for verifying the accuracy of this information.

For your information, our colleagues in North America have sent out a more detailed announcement to their export customers.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact your local Hamburg Süd Customer Services Departments on the following toll-free numbers:
Auckland: 0508 333 666
Dunedin: 0800 666 566

PROJECT & OVER-DIMENSIONAL CARGO?

Should you have any Project Cargo or Over dimensional cargo, our PGL Australia & NZ team can assist you!.

Bellow a Please find attached a recent machine PGL have just moved for your reference.

EAST ORIENT SERVICE QINGDAO CALL CANCELLED

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DUE TO RECENT SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT PORT CONGESTION AT A NUMBER OF PORTS, THE EAST ORIENT SERVICE VESSELS HAVE BEEN RUNNING BEHIND SCHEDULE AND HAVE BEEN FORCED TO OMIT PORTS IN ORDER TO TRY AND RETURN TO SCHEDULE.

TO AVOID THE NEED FOR ONGOING PORT OMISSIONS AND TO MAINTAIN FUTURE SCHEDULES, THE QINGDAO PORT CALL WILL BE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
THIS IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

QINGDAO WILL NOW BE SERVICED VIA PUSAN, STILL ON THE EAST-ORIENT SERVICE.
REGULAR FEEDER CONNECTIONS WILL OPERATE BETWEEN PUSAN & QINGDAO.

CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH AFFECTED BOOKINGS TO FURTHER DISCUSS THIS CHANGE.

Australia Trade: Delayed Departure for E.R Wulhemshaven V985

Please note we have been advised by the shipping line that the date for departure for E.R Wilhelmshaven V985 has been delayed:

TRADE NOTIFICATION : PAPEETE , FRENCH POLYNESIA

Please note that Tahitian Customs no longer accept one pallet (for example) as a valid piece count. If cargo is palletized and/or crated we will need to receive verification of the inner packaging.

This inner piece count needs to be displayed on both the bill of lading and the commercial invoice/packing list.

Most New Zealand suppliers state the product weight and cubic metre volume excluding final packaging on their commercial invoices and packing lists. Tahitian customs require both net and gross weights and volumes on the bill of lading and commercial invoice / packing list. If this information does not match Tahitian Customs shall place hold on finalizing clearance at destination.

Needless to say that failure to provide this information will create delays. However failure to comply can lead to fines being imposed.

PGL ask that you bear this in mind whilst preparing your documentation for transmittal to your client in Tahiti. Whilst as the forwarder we shall assist in advising you of any amendments that need to be completed to enable the destination services to be completed. Should the information not be received in a timely manner and/or at all Pacific Gate Logistics shall bear no responsibility for the fines and penalties issued by Tahitian Customs and this matter shall need to be sorted between the shipper and consignees directly.

If anyone requires any further clarification of this information please feel free to contact either Patrick Lupan and/or myself directly.

Port of Shenzhen (China)

The annual handling capacity of Shenzhen port is 83.764 million tons, including 6.2 million TEUs (including non-professional container capacity), 5.5 million passenger-times, and the 180,000 car-times.

Import Rate & Surcharge Clarification ex Europe, North & South Asia to NZ

***Correction*** Europe to New Zealand - Peak Season Surcharge

Please note that our previous advisory sent 18, September 2008 regarding the Europe-New Zealand PSS contained an error. The correct amount is EUR 100 per Container. A complete updated version of the original message is below.

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We wish to inform you that on the Europe-New Zealand trade lanes a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of EUR 100 per Container will become effective 13 September, 2008. This will be applicable for all customers shipping from Europe to New Zealand including the following areas: Scandinavia, Baltic Sea, North and Central Europe, UK & Ireland, Mediterranean, North Africa and Black Sea.

Vessel utilisation levels currently warrant the application of a PSS. When traffic has returned to sustainable levels on affected trades the requirement for such a surcharge will be reviewed.

We appreciate your understanding of the circumstances and the necessity for us to take this measure. Please rest assured that Maersk Line will keep our customers duly updated on any changes during this period. If you have any further questions please contact your local Sales or Customer Service representative.

North Asia to New Zealand – Rate Restoration Initiative

Maersk Line wishes to inform our customers that the previously announced Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US $150 per TEU - with effective date 1 September, 2008 - will be deferred until further notice on the North Asia to New Zealand trade lanes.

We will however be undertaking a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) in the amount of US $250 per TEU on all cargo moving from North Asia to New Zealand effective 1 October, 2008. This will apply for all customers shipping from the following countries in North Asia to New Zealand: Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan and Korea.

South Asia to New Zealand - Peak Season Surcharge

For all customers shipping from South Asia to New Zealand we wish to confirm that the PSS of US $150 per TEU will still take effect 1 September, 2008.

South Asia countries include: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar, Philippines

We thank you for your business and look forward to continuously serving your transportation needs. For further information please contact your local Maersk Line representative.

Notice to Shippers

Since then we have seen increases in the costs associated with providing this process and therefore wish to advise that the Documentation fee will increase to NZ$40 as from the following voyages

Thank you for your understanding on this matter. If you have any questions on this matter please contact your nearest PDL agent

Hamburg Sud GRI ex Asia

Hamburg Sud wishes to announce the intention to implement a ‘General Rate Restoration' (GRR) on the Southbound trade from North & East Asia to New Zealand with effect from 15th September, 2008.

Cargo loaded ex China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Korea
Effective vessel: Cap Palmerston V838 (ETD Shanghai 17th
September 2008)

(Note: the above rate restoration levels are additional to current ocean freight rate levels in place)

Maersk Line BAF for September

South Pacific Islands Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor (EFAF) Increase

Carriers servicing the South Pacific Islands will implement the following EFAF increase effective August 1st, 2008.

Due to the above EFAF increase, we will implement the following EFAF rate increase on our LCL from Long Beach to the following destinations.

These increased surcharges reflect the increase in the ocean carriers underlying costs and historically are passed through to our Customers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

MAERSK EXPORT CONTAINER RELEASE NOTICE

We wish to advise that due to peak season Maersk Line have announced that containers shall only be released seven (7) days prior to cut-off.

Whilst we regret the inconvenience this may cause you will need to take the above into account when planning your loading. This is effective immediately.

Information Of Top 8 Ports In China

Port of Ningbo is one of the most important and busiest port in mainland China. It is located on the rich coastal province of Zhejiang. The port is at the crossroad of the north-south shipping route and the important waterway of the Yangtze River. The port comprises several ports which are Beilun (seaport), Zhenhai (estuary port) and old Ningbo harbor (inland river port), Daxie and Chuanshan. It is one of the few ports in China with a cargo throughput volume exceeding 100 million tons.

REEF SHIPPING - DOCUMENTATION INCREASE

We wish to advise you of increase in Documentation Fees for FCL consignments effected via Reef Shippings services .

The fee increases from NZD 24.00 per bill of lading or seawaybill to NZD 40.00 per bill of lading or seawaybill.

Information Of Top 8 Ports In China

The Port of Dalian handles over 100 million tons of cargo each year. It is China's second largest container port and its fastest-growing sea-rail port. The Port of Dalian is also the country's busiest passenger seaport, with over five million passengers passing through the port each year. The Port of Dalian's Container Terminal Co. Ltd. handles foreign trade containers, with capacity for 2.1 million TEUs a year.

South Pacific Islands Service – Hamburg Sud

Due to the need for extensive repairs on the Polynesia, revised departure dates for the next sailing are as follows:

Vessel TBN 385/S
Oakland: September 2
Long Beach: September 4
Papeete: September 12
Apia: September 15
Pago Pago: September 15-17

Note: All cargo to Papeete will load on this sailing

Cap Matatula 33N / 34S will operate under a revised schedule connecting cargo via Honolulu:

Cap Matatula 33N
Papeete: August 4
Apia: August 8
Pago Pago: August 10
Honolulu: August 16

Note: Cargo will connect via Matson to Long Beach.

Cap Matatula 34S
Honolulu: August 22
Apia: August 28-29
Pago Pago: August 30 -31
Long Beach: September 11

Note: Cargo to Pago Pago, Apia, including transshipment to Tonga and Fiji, will move via Matson toHonolulu.

CABAF update

New Zealand to/from Australia - Increase in Bunker Surcharge

Effective from 15 September 2008, Bunker Adjustment Factor Surcharge (BAF) for:
- New Zealand to Australia will increase from NZD 480/960 to NZD 593/1184 per 20’/40’.
- Australia to New Zealand will increase from USD 320/640 to USD 395/715 per 20’/40’.

CABAF update

Polyn 384 vessel delay August 13 2008 - Hamburg Süd

Polynesia 383N is expected to arrive in Long Beach Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10:00 pm. Upon completion of cargo discharge, the vessel will undergo necessary repairs and is expected to return to service thereafter. The tentative schedule for the next voyage is as follows:

Shanghai Port

Polyn 384 vessel delay August 6, 2008 - Hamburg Sud

We regret to advise the Polynesia has sustained rudder damage enroute
To Long Beach, Ca. The vessel is being escorted in to the Port of Long
Beach where repairs will take place.

Asia to New Zealand - Peak Season Surcharge

Further to our previous announcement made on the 14 June, 2008, Maersk Line wishes to inform you that on the Asia – New Zealand trade lanes a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US $150 per TEU will become effective 1 September, 2008. This PSS will be applicable for all customers shipping from the following countries in Asia to New Zealand:
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar, The Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan and Korea.

This PSS is a reflection of the significant extra costs related to operating during the peak period. Our vessel utilisation levels will be monitored during the application period of the PSS. When traffic has returned to sustainable levels on affected trades the requirement for such a surcharge will be reviewed.

We appreciate your understanding of the circumstances and the necessity for us to take this measure. Please rest assured that Maersk Line will keep our customers duly updated on any changes during this period. If you have any further questions please contact your local Sales or Customer Service representative.

Increase to Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF). New Zealand to Pacific Islands & PNG

Swire Shipping – Westabout Round the World (Bank Line) would like to advise all valued customers of an increase to the BAF level for all cargo from New Zealand to Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea

For further information please do not hesitate to contact your local Swire Shipping representative

SOUTHERN TIARE V068 – VESSEL UPDATE

The inaugural call of the Southern Tiare to Santo and Port Vila southbound from Fiji has had to be delayed by approximately six days, due to the storm damage suffered by our other vessel the Southern Pasifika.

The Southern Tiare is being diverted to Wallis and Futuna islands to deliver urgent cargoes, and will then return to Suva to load for Santo and Vila.

The following will be the Southern Tiare V068 updated schedule:
Suva: 04/08
Funafuti: 08/08
Suva: 12/08
Wallis: 15/08
Futuna: 16/08
Suva: 18/08
Santo: 22/08
Pt Vila: 23/08
Auckland: 30/08

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your patience and understandin

Bunker Adjustment Factor

COSCO (New Zealand) Ltd would like to advise our valued customers of the forthcoming adjustment in our Bunker Adjustment Factor.

The revised Bunker Adjustment Factor is applicable to all southbound shipments to New Zealand (except those from Europe & Mediterranean origins) and to all northbound shipments from New Zealand to all destinations with Bills Of Lading dated 1st September 2008 onwards.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact your local Customer Service or Sales & Marketing team on 0800 22 88 88.

Maersk Line BAF for August 2008

IMO DG Surcharge from NZ to Noumea - Maersk Line

From 03-09-08, our surcharge tax in US $ on dangerous goods for exports from New Zealand to Pacific Islands will be revised as follows :

Southern Pasifika V 156

We are all aware of the storms that passed over New Zealand last week and the damage they caused both on land and to some vessels

The Southern Pasifika departed from Auckland on 28th July and headed north for Noumea and subsequently through the storm. Enroute she suffered some water damage to the electrics that control the Bow Thruster and the Anchor Windlass. Because of the remote nature of some of the ports we visit and lack of tugs we cannot get alongside without a Bow thruster so urgent repairs are required. The vessel has discharged cargo in Noumea and sailed for Pt Vila where she is currently waiting for a berth.

The Owners are currently making an assessment of the damage, the time it will take to repair the vessel and if the repairs can be carried out in the islands or back here in NZ

Regardless there will be a delay to the schedule. Please accept our apologies for this disruption which is beyond our control and once we know more details we will advise you.

Maesrk Line for the BAF increase

BAF Review Noumea, Pt Vila Wallis and Futuna, Funafuti

Since our last review just two months ago the Global Fuel price has risen by an unprecedented US$26 per barrel
This in turn results in a 20% increase in our fuel costs even taking into account the slight easing of oil prices in the latter part of this week.

Because of this significant increase in our operating costs we regret to advise we have to adjust our BAF to reflect this considerable cost increase .
We wish to advise the BAF to/from New Zealand to Noumea, Pt Vila, Wallis and Futuna and Funafuti will increase by 5% as follows.

Due to the present volatility of fuel we are no longer able to provide a full 30 days notice. In the future we will provide a minimum 14 days notice . Should Oil prices reduce and BAF moves down then the same 14 day notice will apply .

Should you have any queries or require further information please contact your nearest Pacific Direct Line agent

BAF Review Nuku’alofa , Apia and PagoPago

Because of this significant increase in our operating costs we regret to advise we have to adjust our BAF to reflect this considerable cost increase .
We wish to advise the BAF to/from New Zealand to Tonga, Samoa and American Samoa will increase by 5% as follows.

Should you have any queries or require further information please contact your nearest Pacific Direct Line agent

BAF Review Fiji

We wish to advise shippers that the recent review of bunker rates has triggered an increase in the BAF from New Zealand to Fiji

The first vessels affected by this change are .
Southern Pasifika v157
Capitaine Wallis V 0224

Should you have any queries or require further information please contact your nearest Pacific Direct Line agent

NORTHBOUND BAF REVIEW

Since our last review just two months ago, global fuel prices have risen by an unprecedented USD26 per barrel. This in turn results in a +20% increase in our fuel costs, even after taking into account the easing of oil prices towards the later part of last week.

Because of this significant increase in our operating costs, we are left with no viable option but to adjust our BAF to reflect this considerable cost change.

We have now completed a review of our northbound BAF, from New Zealand to the various destinations we service and accordingly wish to advise that effective from 06 August 2008, the BAF will be increasing by +5%, from +47.5% to:
BAF +52.5%

To: New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
- Sofrana Surville V144 loading NZL: 08-10 August 2008 - Southern Pasifika V157 loading Akl :14 August 2008

Due to the present price volatility of fuel, we are no longer in a position to provide a full 30 days notice and have reduced the notice period to providing a minimum of 14 days notice.

Should you have any queries or require additional information please contact your local Sofrana agent.

BAF REVIEW – Tonga & Samoa’s

Because of this significant increase in our operating costs, we are left with no viable option but to adjust our BAF to reflect this considerable cost change.

We have now completed a review of our BAF, from New Zealand to Tonga & the Samoa’s and wish to advise that effective from early August 2008, loading Auckland, the BAF will be increasing by +5% to:
BAF +53.9%

Due to the present price volatility of fuel, we are no longer in a position to provide a full 30 days notice and have reduced the notice period to providing a minimum of 14 days notice.

Should you have any queries or require additional information please contact your local Sofrana agent.

Pacific Global Association – 9th Annual meeting – March 2008

Asia to NZ general rate increase - 1st August 2008

The less than container load (LCL) prices form China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan remain unchanged until September 30th, however the LCL rates form South East Asia, Middle East, South America and South Africa will increase by USD 6 per cbm/tonne effective vessels salling on/after AUgust 1st.

Upcoming LCL BAF increases - 1st August 2008
Please note the following LCL BAF increase will take effect 1st AUgust 2008. An updated Imp Sea Surcharge. Page will follow woth the AUgust salling schedule.

North Asia: Increaseing to USD 28 per w/m
South East Asia: Increaseing to USD 32 per w/m
Europe: Increaseing to USD 28 per w/m, Increaseing to EUR 19 per w/m

Custom Import & Export Entry rate increase

You will be aware that the Government has increased charges for NZ Customs. There has also been an increase in MAF Bio Security charges.

The new fee charges from the 1st July for the Customs Import Entry Transaction are $24.75 (GST inclusive) and the Bio Security MAF is $4.00 (GST inclusive). They will appear on the monthly statements in the same format as is now the case.The Customs Release # 537 notified the Customs changes and Bio Security MAF release information will be included in this week's Customs Release.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NEW ZEALAND TO FIJI CUSTOMERS

Hamburg Süd wishes to advise customers that following a review of current bunker levels applicable in the New Zealand to Fiji trade, a BAF of + 30.02% will be applied to all cargo effective 24th August 2008.

Based on current schedules the first effective vessel is:
CAP DELGADO V 982, ETD TAURANGA 28th August

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact your local Hamburg Süd Customer Services Departments on the following toll-free numbers: Exports: 0508 222 444

SUVA OMISSION – CALLAO EXPRESS V 978

We regret to advise that due to above vessel being delayed at Long Beach due to terminal congestion surrounding Independence Day holiday on 4th July in US. The north bound call in Suva will be omitted.

Dates for the ER Wilhelmshaven V 979 are
ETD Tauranga: 7th August
ETA Suva: 10th August
ETA Oakland: 20th August
ETA Long Beach: 22nd August

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact your local Hamburg Süd Customer Services

Departments on the following toll-free numbers:
Auckland:0508 333 666
Dunedin:0800 666 566

AKL to FIJI – Callao Express V978

FREIGHT RATE INCREASENEW ZEALAND TO/FROM COOK ISLANDS

We regret to advise that we have been forced by escalating costs to increase our freight rates forall cargo between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

The major contributor to our increased costs is the rising price of the fuel on which the ship’smain engines and generators are run. This fuel price rise has forced us to increase our bunkeradjustment factor (“BAF”) from its current level of 22.9% to 41.7%

In addition to the continuing fuel price rise, there are other operating costs that have continued toincrease – bearing in mind that our freight rates have remained unchanged for the last two years.Some of these other matters will be reflected in a general, base freight rate increase (“GRI”) of2.5%.

To lessen the impact of these increases, and because the New Zealand dollar has appreciatedover recent months, we are able to reduce our currency adjustment factor (CAF”) from itspresent level of 5.75% back to zero.

A summary of the position going forward is therefore:
- GRI: +2.5%
- BAF: from +22.9% to +41.7%
-CAF: from +5.75% to 0%

The net total effect of all of these changes is that freight rates inclusive of BAF and CAF willincrease by 12.9%. We repeat that this will be the first increase in our rates for approximately 2 years, and is due to external factors that are outside our control. The new rates will apply witheffect from the commencement of Southern Express Voyage 106N, ETA Auckland on 30 June2008.

BAF Increase - Australia and Pacific Ocean Islands to North Europe (excl. Azerbaijan)

New Rates regarding Fumigation.

Amendments to fumigation process and cost recovery quantum at the Tauranga Container Terminal and MetroPort facility.

You will be aware that the current invoicing method utilised by the Port of Tauranga Ltd (POTL) is based on the requirement to re-handle containers to and from a Terminal fumigation area.

Due to increasing container handling costs, combined with an increasing demand for Terminal space, yard management and administrative input. It has become necessary for the current fumigation handling process and cost recovery quantum to be reviewed.

I therefore advise fumigation handling cost of $60.00 + GST per unit will be applied to all units fumigated within the Terminal, regardless of any specific requirement for double handling. Additionally, due to the requirement for available Terminal space to be utilised at an increased level of intensity, it will also be necessary that the fumigation process be completed within 36 hours of delivery to the fumigation area.

Amended invoicing quantum and container handling method controls are intended to commence on August 01, 2008, and will apply to both POTL’s Tauranga Container Terminal and the MetroPort facility.

USA to PPT tradelane news anouncement

Our quarterly review of the Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) indicates the following will take effect on August 1, 2008.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your local Polynesia Line Representative.

Air New Zealand cargo rate increase effective from the 01 August 2008

The soaring price of fuel has had extremely high visibility recently and we at Air New Zealand are not immune from these additional costs.

As a result, we will increase all published rates by 5% on sectors where demand is high. While this increase is largely fuel related it also reflects the ongoing pressure on our capacity while taking in to account significant increases in operating costs.

We have deliberately chosen not to take a rate increase on selected sectors as we believe that we can potentially achieve a better outcome for our customers and ourselves by successfully increasing loadings at current rate levels as opposed to taking an increase.

While we would ideally prefer to provide one month’s notice, we feel the obvious advantage in having the increase coincide with the start of a Cass period is sufficient to advise that the increase is effective 1st August 2008.

PGL CABAF UPDATE 1st JULY

Please see below updated CABAF for the Pacific Islands since 1st July 08’ – These will carried over to existing shipment post that date

Hamburg Süd North America

Effective August 4, 2008, Hamburg Sud Will file a tariff general rate increase Of $100 per 20 ft container and $200 per 40 ft container for all cargo moving between the US and Canada and the South Pacific Islands.

Please contact your Hamburg Süd representative with any questions that you may have.

08-27 SSEA SCHEDULE & EFAF TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

Effective August 1, 2008, the Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor (EFAF) for all cargo moving From/To the US and Canada and the South Pacific Islands will increase to US $1010/20’ and US $2020/40’.

Tarif cargo as well as existing service contracts will be subject to this charge. EFAF will continue to be monitored on a quarterly basis and adjustments will be made following the review period, with the appropriate notice given to the trade. Please contact your Hamburg Süd representative with any questions that you may have.

Increase to the 2nd Quarter BAF 2008

Please see the attached notices regarding the increase to the 2nd Quarter BAF 2008. These will be effective from vessels on or after the 24th July 2008 with applicable vessels showing on the attachments.

Maersk announcement

Please note that following voyage 825, the Maersk Radford will include Napier to her rotation, en-route to Noumea, Lautoka & Suva

BAF Adjustment Notification

Dear Client,
We wish to bring to your attention that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) has been reviewed by the shipping lines and revisions have been made.

We wish to remind you that the BAF is subject to fluctuation in accordance with the shipping lines and due to the continual rise in the price of oil the above amendments have been deemed necessary.

Oceania to New Caledonia and Fiji Island - Increase in Bunker Surcharge

Effective from 5 July 2008, Bunker Adjustment Factor Surcharge (BAF) for Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) to New Caledonia and Fiji Islands will increase from USD 350/700 to USD 425/850 per 20’/40’.

PGL FIJI

This will allow the PGL Group to better service our customers (both cnees & shippers), but also to provide other trans-shipment options to other Pacific Islands such as Tarawa, Wallis, & the Samoas.

We are now able to also Export from Suva/Lautoka to Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Papeete, & Noumea.

Please find herewith the address details
Pacific Gate Logistics - SEA & AIR
32 Spring Street Suva, Fiji Islands
CTC: Reshika Dutt
TEL: 679 3303587
FAX: 679 3303038
EMAIL: pglfiji@kidanet.net.fj

BAF Adjustment Notification

Dear Client,
We wish to bring to your attention that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) has been reviewed by the shipping lines and revisions have been made.

We wish to remind you that the BAF is subject to fluctuation in accordance with the shipping lines and due to the continual rise in the price of oil the above amendments have been deemed necessary.

VESSEL ROTATION NOTIFICATION : M/V MAERSK RADFORD V.825

We wish to notify you of the change to vessel rotation that has affected receival and departure dates for the M/V Maersk Radford V.825.

The carrier has added another port call for the M/V Maersk Radford V.825 in New Zealand.
Said vessel shall no longer depart for Noumea ex Auckland. Vessel shall now call Napier after Auckland.

Due to this change we have had to revise our previously advertised receival dates for this vessel in order to meet the revised port receival.

Please note the below dates as follows.
M/V Maersk Radford V.825
LCL Receival Close off at PGL: Friday 13th June at 1700 hours
FCL Receival Close off at Fergusson: Tuesday 17th June at 1200 hours

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause however we are forced to make these changes to ensure cargoes booked for this sailing are moved in due time.

Adjustment to BAF

We have recently undertaken a review of the price we pay for Bunkers and the Bunker Adjustment Factor and regrettably must advise that the BAF on all our trades will increase. Please find a summary of all trades from New Zealand and the revised level

Maersk announcement

Please note that following voyage 825, the Maersk Radford will include Napier to her rotation, en-route to Noumea, Lautoka & Suva

Notice to Shippers: Adjustment to BAF NZ to Fiji

We have recently reviewed the BAF charged on the NZ to Fiji trade and wish to advise the following:

The current BAF level 41% will be rolled into the tariff and a new BAF of 4.43% will be applied.
Effective date/vessel:
Southern Pacifika V153 – ETD AKL: 16/05/08
Capitaine Wallis V0216N – ETD AKL: 17/05/08

DETAILS REQUIRED ON A DANGEROUS GOODS CERTIFICATE

To ensure that your DG certificate can be processed for a hazardous approval ALL of the following information needs to be written on your cert

BAF UPDATE

Australia and Pacific Ocean Islands to/from Greater China, North East Asia, and Far East Russia - Increase in Bunker Surcharge

Effective from 24 May 2008, Bunker Adjustment Factor Surcharge (BAF) for Australia and Pacific Ocean Islands to Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines, Mongolia and Russia Pacific (Vladivostok, Vostochniy, Holmsk, Korsakov, Magadan, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and Vanino) will increase from USD 450/900 to USD 475/950 per 20’/40’.

NEW DEPOT – BRISBANE / SYDNEY

Dear Valued Customer,
We are would like to announce that effective 05 May 2008, we are receiving all cargo to the following depots:

BRISBANE
CC Freight Management
Gate 4A, Shed B
Bingera Drive, Fisherman Island 4178
Queensland, Australia
Contact: Dean – 07 33484010

SYDNEY Pacific Gate Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd
13 Sarah Street, Mascot 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Contact: Jack – 02 93172749

Bunker Adjustment Factor

COSCO (New Zealand) Ltd would like to advise our valued customers of the forthcoming adjustment in our Bunker Adjustment Factor. The revised Bunker Adjustment Factor is applicable to all southbound shipments to New Zealand (except those from Europe & Mediterranean origins) and to all northbound shipments from New Zealand with Bills Of Lading dated 15th May 2008 onwards.

Maersk Notice Regarding Fiji Trade

Please note that all cargo originally scheduled to move to Suva, Fiji on the M/V Cap Spencer V.965N has now been moved forward to the ER Wilhelmshaven V.967.

This is due to the Hansa Rendsburg 745N breaking down and requiring to go into dry dock in Sydney, all VSA partners have been working on solutions to ensure that both the Pacific Islands and the West Coast USA ports are still covered over the next 2-3 weeks. It has been decided that the Cap Delgado will be going to Papeete and omitting Honolulu and the Cap Spencer will omit Suva and call into Seattle instead. The ER Wilhelmshaven V.967 is our first sailing option to Fiji.

We apologise for this inconvenience and have letter from shipping line explaining said changes should any of you require this to pass onto your end clients. If this is the case please refer to Tim Arcus or myself directly.

General Rate Increase - Ex Australia to Noumea

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase that is announced to apply to all vessels sailing from Australian ports to Noumea.

This increase will be effective from the MSC Caledonien v 087A
ETD SYD : 02.05.08
ETD BNE : 04.05.08

Hansa Rendsburg v. 745Stern Tube Bearing - Difficulties Encountered

Dear Valued Customer
With regret we inform that the Hansa Rendsburg v. 745 has encountered difficulties with her stern tube bearing while in transit to Australia, and therefore must undertake immediate repair in Sydney. As such, this voyage will be terminated in Sydney to undergo dry dock.

Options are being reviewed to facilitate the carriage of cargo, and Booking & Import departments will make contact with you as soon as possible.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team

HANSA RENDSBURG V745 OMITTING PAPEETE

Dear Valued Customers & Agents,
Please note that unfortunatly the Hansa Rendsburg V745 will omitt Papeete.

Free Trade Agreement - “NZ Doorway to China”

Pacific Gate Logistics is a proud supporter of NZ exporter/importer community and is pleased to announce our fullest support to NZ companies that may benefit from this treaty.

Quote: “The NZ-China FTA is a treaty between New Zealand and China that liberalises and facilitates trade in goods and services, improves the business environment and promotes cooperation between the two countries in a broad range of economic areas” --- for further info please to follow the link http://www.chinafta.govt.nz

Swire Shipping - Australia / PNG / Solomon / Pacific Islands - BAF Notice

South East Asia to Australia and Pacific Ocean Islands - Increase in Bunker Surcharge (BAF)

Effective from 1 May 2008, Bunker Adjustment Factor Surcharge (BAF) for South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, and Myanmar) to Australia and Pacific Ocean Islands will increase from USD 560/1120 to USD 600/1200 per 20’/40’.

New Zealand to/from Asia - Increase in Bunker Surcharge

Effective from 1 May 2008, Bunker Adjustment Factor Surcharge (BAF) for New Zealand to/from Asia (Far East, Middle East, Red Sea, and Indian Subcontinent) will increase from USD 525/1050 to USD 550/1100 per 20’/40’.

Fuel Adjustment Factor (Rail) – New Zealand Customers

Maersk Line would like to advise the second quarter rail fuel adjustment factor (FAF) will increase from 18% to 19.5%. Maersk Line inland rates will increase accordingly effective the 1st of May 2008.

BAF Adjustment

We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.

From Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Korea & Japan to Pacific Islands the BAF will decrease from US$550 to US$525/TEU, effective shipments loaded in origin port Asia on or after 21st March 2008.

Should you have any questions concerning this adjustment please contact your nearest PDL agent or Transam office.

EASTER HOLIDAY (Public Holiday in NZ)

We wish to advise that PGL NZ office will be closed from Friday 21/03 & Monday 24/03 due to Easter holidays.

EASTER HOLIDAY (Public Holiday in Australia)

We wish to advise that PGL Australia office will be closed from Friday 21/03 & Monday 24/03 due to Easter holidays.

TV3 video of the Pacifica Trade Expo

To all Consignees in Pt Vila

With the current positive actions taken by the relevant stevedores, wharf and government entities in Vila to address the congestion problem, we are please to announce the suspension of the congestion surcharge.

Therefore we wish to advise that as of the Southern Pearl NZ V151 ETA Pt Vila 27 March we will no longer be charging a Congestion/Cleaning fee.

Please note that we are working and will continue to work with these departments for the common goal of improved efficiency, increased productivity and continued commitment and hope that we will not need to reinstate this surcharge again.

We thank you for your patience and highly valued support and look forward to seeing Vanuatu’s growth continue into the future.

Melbourne Channel Deepening Surcharge Effective 1st April 2008

The Port of Melbourne Authority has announced the introduction of a Melbourne Channel Deepening Surcharge, applicable on all export and import containers ex/into Port of Melbourne.

The new surcharge is effective from 1st of April 2008 and valid at this stage till 30 June 2009.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team

PACIFIC TRADE EXPO

FIRST FEMALE CBAFF WINNER – ctc: SIMONE JARMAN

Our article “First female CBAFF award winner’ stated that the latest winner of the CBAFF Young Achievers Award, Olivia Kinnane, was the first female winner. This is incorrect.

Simone Jarman was the first female recipient of the award in 2002. Ms Jarman is currently operations manager for Pacific Gate Logistics (PGL). Our thanks to those in the industry who pointed out the error and enabled us to locate its source.

Far East to Australia and Pacific Ocean Islands - Expiry of Peak Season Surcharge

Effective from 11 February 2008, Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Far East countries (Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines, Mongolia, and Russian ports, Pacific) to:
Australia of USD 250/500 per 20’/40’ will no longer apply.
Pacific Ocean Islands of USD 150/300 per 20’/40’ will no longer apply.
Philippines to Pacific Ocean Islands of USD 250/500 per 20’/40’ will no longer apply.

Expiry of PSS surcharge -Far East to Australia/POI

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
Effective date: 11th February 2008
Scope: Far East Countries (Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines, Mongolia and Sp. Russian ports) to Australia
Old tariff level: USD 250/500 per 20’/40’

DEAR VALUED CLIENTS,

We wish to advise of some recent and significant changes to shipping schedules. Please note the below updates and changes for our services based on the Pacific Direct Line (PDL) service.

Southern Trader is the sister ship to the Southern Lily and is 8000DWT with a speed of 14 knots and a capacity of over 500 TEU’s. She is currently on her maiden delivery voyage from the shipyard.

The renamed Southern Pearl NZ will transfer to the New Zealand to Noumea, Port Vila, Fiji and Wallis and Futuna service replacing the Southern Pacifika which returns to her owners following the completion of V149.

Southern Tiare will take over the NZ to Funafuti service (calling Suva enroute)

These service changes mean:
Papeete
New vessel with bigger capacity, quicker service speed and therefore a quicker transit time. NZ to Papeete will be 6.5 days compared to the current 8 days and the frequency will improve from 22 days to one vessel every 18 days. Great news for our PAPEETE TRADE.

Funafuti
A dedicated service NZ/Suva/Funafuti with 9 day transit compared to the current 15 days. All Australia to Funafuti cargo will be transshiped over Suva.

Noumea.Pt Vila/Suva/Wallis and Futuna Service
A dedicated 21 day schedule as compared to the current 28 days with an improved transit time for Wallis and Futuna.

CHANGE OF NAME FOR SOUTHERN PEARL (NZ TO PAPEETE VESSEL)

The Southern Pearl has changed owners and port of registration. There has been a slight complication in that the

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