18 Jan
USA to NZ - FCL and LCL General Rate Increase

Please be advised the shipping lines have announced a 15th  February 2022 of  US$ 500  per TEU container, dependent on shipping line from the West Coast USA ports to Oceania ports. As a direct result of the shipping line increase, we are implementing a General Rate Increase for LCL cargo as below:…

13 Jan
USA to NZ – Origin Port Congestion Surcharge Increase

We have been advised by our USA agents that congestion at the ports, container terminals | depots and rail yards are continuing to have a major impact on the supply chain. The reasons are multifaceted including shortages of longshoremen, shortage of truck power, vessel berthing delays, equipment…

 
17 Dec 2021
Italy Strike Update

INDUSTRIAL ACTION IN ITALY  -  17th December 2021 Further to yesterday’s notice, we have been informed of a Nationwide Strike in Italy planned for 17 December. They are expecting major disruption at the port where protesters are closing gates to disrupt the normal flow of transport providers in…

16 Dec 2021
USA to NZ – LSS (Low Sulphur Surcharge)

Please   be   advised   that  the  IMO 2020  Low Sulphur Surcharge ex all USA origins to New Zealand  effective  the  1st of January 2022 will be set at US$ 13 per wm. If you require further information please contact your Mondiale VGL representative.

Ligure, Italy – planned industrial action

Please note that on the 16th and 17th December there is Industrial Action planned by the Port workers in the Ligure region in the form of a strike which will affect the ports of Genoa and Vado Ligure. We expect this to cause disruption at this busy time of year and many trucking companies are…

9 Dec 2021
USA | Canada to NZ - LCL GRI - 7th Jan 2022

Please take that note that we have been advised by our agents of the below announced increase. They are imposing this increase as a reflection of announced increases by carriers on this trade. LCL GRI increase          US$ 20.00 per wm ex all USA | Canada origin to all NZ destinations…

8 Dec 2021
USA to NZ - LCL GRI 3rd Jan 2022

Please be advised of the below announced increase which is due to rail and port congestion, along with underlying carrier increases. LCL GRI increase          US$ 6.00 per wm to all NZ destinations                                  Effective cargo gated in on|after 3rd January 2022 The above…

3 Dec 2021
Italy - Trucking Rates & BMSB Update

Italy Trucking Charges – Increase in RatesThe cost for transport services throughout Italy are increasing, mostly attributed to heavy volumes, shortages of drivers and a lack of vehicle availability. Regrettably, as a result of these surges, we wish to inform you that Mondiale VGL will be increasing…

 
17 Nov 2021
USA | Canada to NZ - FCL & LCL General Rate Increase

Please be advised the shipping lines have announced a 1st December  increase of  US$ 500  per TEU container, dependent on shipping line from all USA ports to Oceania ports. As a direct result of the shipping line increase, we are implementing a General Rate Increase for LCL cargo as below: LCL GRI…

 
27 Oct 2021
TS Lines to add Lyttelton port call to schedule

Further to our mail out of 14th  September confirming TS Lines entry into the China to New Zealand trade lane, we are pleased to advise that they are now offering  a fortnightly call into Lyttelton. The first vessel to call at Lyttelton port will be as the TS Osaka v2112S, full vessel schedule as…

26 Oct 2021
Brennan USA | Vanguard - Urgent Customer and Vendor Advisory – Network Security Incident

BRENNAN USA / VANGUARD – AFFECTING SOUTHBOUND USA BOOKINGS/SHIPMENTS Please see below advisory from Brennan USA / Vanguard Logistics relating to a security incident occurrence on October 21, 2021.   Network Security Incident October 25th, 2021  Dear…

15 Oct 2021
Italy Update

INDUSTRIAL ACTIONPort workers in Trieste and Genoa have industrial action planned from Fri 15th October until to Wed 20th October.  The purpose of the action is to disrupt port operations and pressure the Italian Government to abandon plans to make Green Passes (Covid-free certificate) mandatory…

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