Anna Farah - Maternity Leave From 4/4/2016
Dear Clients,
Please be advised Anna Farah from our Sydney office will be going on maternity leave as of the 4th April 2016.
For all new shipment bookings can you please send through to Ana Viskovic in cc to this mail ana.v@sila.net.au. She will take over Anna duties as of Monday 21st March 2016. Please also cc Anna Farah until she leaves on the 4th April 2016.
If you have an questions or issues, please do not hesistate to contact Jason, Grace or Mia from the SILA Team.
Kind Regards
SILA Customer Service
Our New Bank Details - From HSBC to ANZ
Dear Clients,
SILA is moving from HSBC to ANZ for all its banking needs. The new bank account details are as follows:
AUD:
BSB: 014-015
Acc: 221947337
USD:
Account: 522904USD00001
RMB:
Account: 522904CNY00001
We will be implementing this change this week so can you please ensure that these bank detail changes are reflected on your accounts as soon as possible to avoid any payment delays.
As always, if you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards
SILA Customer Service
SOLAS Regulations on Verified Gross Mass (VGM)
Dear Clients,
In accordance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Circular MSC. 1/Circ. 1475, From 1 July 2016 all full containers being loaded onto a vessel must have made a declaration of Verified Gross Mass (VGM) in advance. We would like to draw your attention to THIS informative Fact Sheet released by Shipping Australia in regards to Container Weight Verification.
This fact sheet has a focus on how Australian Exporters will deliver our VGM via the Pre Receival Advice (PRA) Portal however declaration of VGM will apply to containers globally and we encourage you to raise this issue with any suppliers or business partners and ensure they are beginning preparations for compliance.
As always, if you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards,
SILA Customer Service
DP World Melbourne Stop Work Meeting 19/02
Dear Clients,
SILA has received advice from DP World that an authorised Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Stop Work meeting will be held in Melbourne this FRIDAY 19/02 from 1230 hrs to 1630 hrs.
There will be NO timeslots from zones 1200 to 1600 inclusive. (last zone on dayshift will be 1100 hrs)
Our SILA team will keep you informed should this effect your shipment.
Kind Regards,
SILA Customer Service
SinoTrans Corporate Introduction Video
Hello Everyone,
Please click here to view our new YouTube introduction to SinoTrans.
Sinotrans Limited (referred to as “Sinotrans”) was incorporated on 20 November 2002 and listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 13 February 2003 with Sinotrans & CSC Group (referred to as “the Group”) as its controlling shareholder. Sinotrans was injected the Group’s core businesses, superior assets and professional staff, and has inherited the Group’s over sixty-years of experience in logistics and transportation, strong customer bases and world-renowned brand. The company has become the flagship of developing integrated logistics in the Group. As of the end of Jun,2015, Sinotrans had 26174 employees, a total asset of RMB36.4 billion, and a net asset of RMB18.9 billion.
Sinotrans is a leading global integrated logistics service provider. We integrate ocean freight, air freight, road and rail transport, international express, shipping agency, warehousing and distribution, terminal services etc. to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions and one-stop services and help our customers optimize their material, information and capital flow. We have extensive operational resources, and have been focused on establishing integrated marketing system and standard operation platform.
Sinotrans’ network covers all parts of China and five continents of the world. We are dedicated to becoming a leading global integrated logistics service provider preferred by our customers home and abroad. We will meet your expectation with excellent service no matter if your logistics requirement is simple or complex. Furthermore, Sinotrans puts great emphasis on innovation whether it involves the extension of our basic services or the adoption of a wholly-new service pattern. We are eager to share every innovation with our customers and pursue excellence in service to help you achieve sustainable growth
Kind Regards
SILA Customer Service
Transport of coiled materials - TT Club Stop Loss Guide
Hello Everyone,
We would like to bring the following information to your attention which has been provided by our insurer, TT Club. The Club has updated its Stop Loss Briefing guide which addresses the carriage of metal coils and focuses on correct container packing techniques to help mitigate product and container damage during transit.
The TT Talk article can be read here and a full copy of the Stop Loss document can be found here
We highly recommend reading and implementing this guide and forwarding a copy to your mills, packers and suppliers in order to reinforce correct techniques or suggest improvements that could be made.
Kind Regards
SILA Customer Service
MUA National Stop work Meeting at Patrick Terminals
Good Morning,
We wish to advise that notice has been received of an MUA National Stop work Meeting at Patrick Terminals on Monday as below;
“Please be advised the Maritime Union of Australia will conduct a National Stop Work affecting all Patrick Terminals Nationally on Monday 18/01/16 from 06:00 to 06:00 Tuesday the 19/01/16 and again 10:00 Tuesday 19/01/16 to 14:00 Tuesday, Overall the Terminal will not be open to carriers from 05:00 Monday to 14:00 Tuesday, Vessels availability will be adjusted.”
Our team at SILA will keep you informed should this have any effect on your shipment.
Kind Regards
SILA Customer Service
Changes to ACBP Import Processing Charges
Dear Clients,
In a previous notice we touched on the news that Customs intended to restructure their import processing fees. We wish to advise you that effective 1st January 2016 Australian Customs and Border Protection will implement their new fee structure for import processing fees. Link to the charges can be found here, overall there is a very small (A$0.60) decrease on 'average' Import Sea FCL entries.
As always, should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Kind Regards,
SILA Customer Service
Notice of DIBP Protected Industrial Action - 11 December 2015
Good Afternoon,
We have received notice from that Department of Immigration and Border Protection that Industrial Action which has already commended will be extended until 18th December and we expect possible disruptions and container examination facilities.
Our team at SILA will inform you should this adversely affect your shipment. Further info about the action can be read here
Kind Regards,
SILA Customer Serviec
China Australia Free Trade Agreement Update
Good Afternoon,
We would like to update you on the latest development in the China Australia Free Trade Agreement. Although there has been no public announcement, a possible commencement date of 20 December 2015 has been advised at a recent ECA Ministerial Roundtable as advised in the following article written by Andrew Hudson - Prepare for ChAFTA start on 20 December 2015
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your SILA representative.
Kind Regards
SILA Customer Service