News | Mondiale

17 Jan

Maersk Congestion Fee – Fos Sur Mer

We have been advised by MAERSK that with the ongoing nationwide strikes affecting all forms of transport across France it is impacting the whole transportation sector, including Maersk’s ocean and inland services. As a consequence, they are seeing significant disruptions to their network in the…

10 Jan

Australian Infrastructure Charges – LCL

Australian Terminal Operators have recently announced significant increases to their already existing Terminal Infrastructure Levies. In many cases these have already come in to effect. Regrettably Mondiale and our partner AGS are no longer able to absorb these increased costs so will be…

17 Dec 2019

Italy BMSB Treatment Update

Due to the cooler temperatures in Italy during winter, some treatment providers are no longer able to offer fumigation (Sulfuryl Fluoride) as a method of treatment. This is expected to continue until end of February but we will monitor situation closely and will keep you updated. FCL Treatment…

22 Oct 2019

MSC - PSS Announcement ex Europe

Please be advised that MSC will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on the sea freight from Europe to Australia and New Zealand. Effective from the 1st Nov 2019 BL date ; Ex NWC as from APL Phoenix MA944A – ETD Hamburg 3rd Nov 2019 until further notice Ex Med as from MSC Brunella…

18 Oct 2019

BMSB Surcharge ex-USA * Revised Pricing Structure *

Thank you for your continued support of Mondiale during the current BMSB season, and our process to ensure best practice for all cargo. Our current process of treating LCL cargo at full container level will remain in place, and this has proved successful with no containers requiring additional…

14 Oct 2019

Changes to LCL Sailing Schedule ex Ningbo

Please be advised there has been a recent terminal change ex Ningbo effective 19th October from YZCT terminal in place of NBSCT terminal. Due to this change, the direct Ningbo LCL service is no longer feasible, therefore Mondiale can now only offer a transhipment sailing via Hong Kong. Overall…

14 Oct 2019

Hong Kong Protest notice

Due to the recent Hong Kong Protest, Customs in Hong Kong have listed prohibited items to be exported from China to Hong Kong (final destination Hong Kong or tranship via Hong Kong). The scope of goods under the port is prohibited (including but not limited to): Protective gear - helmets,…

10 Oct 2019

BMSB Surcharge for LCL imports ex Italy

For Italian cargo loaded from 1st September, Mondiale have been having cargo treated offshore to meet the requirements outlined by NZ Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). The treatment providers at origin have very strict requirements on how the containers must be packed to ensure there is…

17 Sep 2019

USA to NZ – USA LCL Increase Announcement

We have been advised of upcoming rate adjustments from vessel operators in the USA to NZ trade. As a direct result we wish to advise that all LCL rates will increase by US$ 4 per w|m. This will come into effect for cargo received into USA depots on|after the 13th October 2019.

3 Sep 2019

USA to New Zealand – MPI BMSB LCL/FCL Cargo

New Zealand MPI Department has also announced they will be taking seasonal measures to prevent infestation of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB). Effective from sailings on or after the 1st of September 2019 through to arrivals to New Zealand on or prior to April 30th 2020, all target high risk…

29 Aug 2019

BMSB 2019-2020 Season ex Germany, Netherlands & Belgium to New Zealand

As you will be aware by order of MPI all VMP (Vehicle, Machinery & Parts) cargos ex Schedule 3 countries must be treated for Brown Mamorated Sting Bug (BMSB) during BMSB season from ETD 1st September 2019 to ETA 30th April 2020. The following advice is for all cargos ex Germany, Netherlands or…

23 Aug 2019

Update on BMSB Season ex Italy for NZ

As you will be aware all risk cargo from Italy must be treated offshore during BMSB season from ETD 1st September 2019 to ETA 30th April 2020. The Italian offshore treatment providers have very strict guidelines on how containers should be packed to ensure the treatment is effective so please take…