While the need for clean cargo on import into Australia is not new, seed contaminiation continues to be the major biosecurity issue, however, mud, leaves, twigs, insects and other debris are evident. C.H. Robinson wishes to advise importers to work closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with Australian biosecurity requirements.
As a result of the delays emergency port congestion surcharges will be implemented on all inbound cargo to Australia. C.H. Robinson can not absorb these costs and will pass the additional charges through the supply chain to customers.
In addition to this, shipping lines are reducing services to the Oceania region across all trade lanes and in some cases considering blank sailings. C.H. Robinson is committed to working with our clients through this service interruption and will explore possible alternate shipping methods where suitable to keep cargo moving until such time as RoRo services return to normal operational status.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for being our Valued Customer. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the notice held within, please contact your Account Manager or a C.H. Robinson representative.
Sincerely,
C.H. Robinson.