NZ Ports Operational Update

New Zealand Operational update May, 25th, 2021 Dear Customer, Further to our last update from April 28th, Hamburg Sud wishes to provide you with an update on operational performance around New Zealand to assist with the planning of your import and export shipments, in particular at the height of the peak export season. PortsAuckland:- challenges…

Panama Canal Surcharge (PCS) Increase June 2021

20th May 2021 Customer InformationPanama Canal Surcharge (PCS) Increase Dear Valued Customer, The Panama Canal Authority has announced modifications to its Transit Reservation System fees. As a result of those fees being levied, Hamburg Süd will revise the Panama Canal Surcharge (PCS) applicable for ALL cargo passing through the canal that is loaded or received…

PANZ Vessel Schedule Adjustment Customer Notice

Service from New Zealand to French Polynesia (PANZ)Vessel schedule adjustments 19th May 2021 Dear Customer, Continued port congestion in Oceania and North American West Coast has caused significant delays on the PANZ service. We wish to advise that the ANL Tongala V 111 S / 115 N phased out at Melbourne. We also wish to…

NPDL TRADE NOTICE GRI in June 2021

Pacific Islands Rate Adjustment 13th of May 2021 Dear Valued Customers, The global shipping industry is experiencing unprecedented challenges, amplified by the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we’ve incurred several increased costs to operate our business including a 50 percent increase in ship prices and charter rates and a 25 percent…

South Pacific Network Adjustments

13th May 2021 South Pacific Network Adjustments Dear Valued Customers, Our ongoing commitment is to deliver reliable and sustainable shipping services that meet the supply chain needs of the South Pacific Nations we serve. You will no doubt be aware the shipping industry and NPDL have been and continue to be faced with a variety…