Stockwells logistics news report

Friday 17th April 2025

In this news report:

Easter holiday message from Stockwells

ACFS Operational Notice

Work stoppage at DP World Sydney Thursday 1st May 2025

Khapra Beetle Measures | Upcoming Changes

Shipping Charges & Fees 

Easter holiday message from Stockwells

Stockwells would like to wish all our clients who celebrate Easter a very happy and safe Easter holidays. 

Our offices and warehouses will be closed for the Easter Public Holidays but will resume operations on Tuesday 22nd April. 

For any urgent inquiries, please contact sales@stockwells.com.au

ACFS Operational Notice | Easter & ANZAC Holidays

Stockwells has received a notice regarding the operational times at ACFS over thae Easter Long Weekend and ANZAC day.

Easter Long Weekend:

• ACFS Transport, Empty Depot, and Warehousing will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday, 18th April 2025 to Monday, 21st April 2025.
• ACFS operations will recommence on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.

Anzac Day:

• ACFS will be observing ANZAC Day on Friday, 25th April 2025. Please note that our Transport, Empty Depot, and Warehousing operations will be closed on this day.
• Normal business operations will resume on Monday, 28th April 2025.
• We thank you for your understanding as we honour this important national day.

However, the following exceptions will apply:

Transport and Depots:

• Transport and depots will operate if we are required to collect containers from the wharf or if customers make special requests for deliveries. Customer requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the public holiday. A Public Holiday surcharge will apply for any special request.

Warehouses:

• Warehouses will be closed for both the Easter and Anzac Day holidays and will only operate if a customer request is received. This request must be made at least 48 hours prior to the public holiday to organise labour. An hourly rate plus surcharge will apply for any special requests.

If you have any questions regarding these operational changes, please contact sales@stockwells.com.au.

Work Stoppage at DP World Sydney Thursday 1st May 2025.

DP World Sydney has notified Stockwells of an authorised MUA stop work meeting that will be held from 10:00am - 2:00pm on Thursday, 1st May 2025. 

All terminal operations will cease during this period. 

Khapra Beetle Measures | Upcoming Changes

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have announced upcoming changes to Khapra Beetle Measures. 

In summary, three key changes to khapra beetle treatments and phytosanitary certification will be introduced on 28 May 2025.

1. Revised additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate used to certify compliance with gas-permeable packaging requirements for treatments of high-risk plant products. 
2. Mandatory supervision by the exporting government’s National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of treatment by certain providers. A new additional declaration will be required on the phytosanitary certificate to certify compliance with this requirement.
3. Removal of the fourth concentration sampling tube requirement for methyl bromide fumigation of sea containers.

The department has written to certifying government authorities and offshore treatment providers where possible. However, it is recommended that you engage with your suppliers and treatment providers to make them aware of the changes. Since the introduction of measures to protect Australia from khapra beetle in 2021 the department has observed ongoing non-compliance particularly with regards to offshore treatments and the use of gas-impermeable packaging. Increased monitoring and assurance will be implemented on this pathway and those that do not take the required steps to ensure effective treatments are being applied may experience disruptions to supply.

For further information: 

1. Import Industry Advice Notice 111-2025 Khapra beetle measures: Upcoming changes to conditions for offshore treatments and certification
2. Factsheet: Khapra beetle treatments for Australian imports – Upcoming changes to requirements.

Ship anywhere. Sell everywhere. Grow Faster.

Stockwells Blog