Stockwells logistics news report

Friday 4th April 2025

In this news report:

Ching Ming Festival Notice

Dumping and Countervailing Duties Update 

Severe weather to impact central US

Blog | Optimising distribution: Managing weight limits and streamlining packing process 

Shipping Charges & Fees 

Ching Ming Festival Notice 

Please note that business' & warehouses in China and Hong Kong will be closed on the 4th April, 2025 due to the Ching Ming Festival. Operations will resume on Monday 7th 2025. 

Dumping and Countervailing Duties Update

The Australian Government have announced new changes in relation to dumping and countervailing duties on imported goods.

See below new Dumping references that have just been added to the Dumping Commodities Register.  

This should be of interest to the Importers/ Suppliers of guttering components, please read through the below notices to ensure your products will not be subject to this dumping.

https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/importing/cost-of-importing-goods/charges/dumping-and-countervailing-duties

https://www.industry.gov.au/anti-dumping-commission/current-measures-dumping-commodity-register-dcr

For any further information contact sales@stockwells.com.au. 

Severe weather to impact central US

A powerful, slow-moving weather system expected to bring potentially historic flash flooding and severe weather to central portions of the US rail network beginning as early as Wednesday, April 2, and continuing through the weekend.

Torrential downpours across a 1,000-mile-long swath from Arkansas through Kentucky and into Ohio. Some areas could see a foot or more of rainfall, equivalent to four months' worth of precipitation in just five days.

Potential Service Impacts:

• Customers with shipments moving through the Lower Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic should anticipate potential service delays due to flooding, high water, and storm-related impacts.
• Secondary roads and infrastructure near rail corridors may also be affected, which could impact access and local interchange operations.

Stockwells will continue to keep clients updated on any impacts this weather system may have on shipments in the US. For any further questions please contact sales@stockwells.com.au.

Blog | Optimising distribution: Managing weight limits and streamlining the packing process

At Stockwells, we make packing and unpacking containers easier and more efficient. Our team specialises in optimising space, reducing the risk of damage, and streamlining the distribution process.

We understand that managing weight and volume limits can be tricky, but with the right knowledge and equipment, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re shipping goods for the first time or managing regular shipments, we’re here to help.

Rick Wisbey, our Warehouse Manager, shares expert tips on how we make the whole process smoother and more cost-effective for your business.

“Partnering with Stockwells provides clients with experienced staff equipped with the right tools to measure, weigh, and distribute weight properly, ensuring loads are strapped and secured to minimise damage during transit,” Rick said.

Without an understanding of weight and volume limits—and without the equipment to stay within them—managing shipments can be tricky and lead to avoidable costs.

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