Articles tagged 'Rates'
War Risk Surcharge - Air freight - UK to South Pacific
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The ongoing war in the Middle East is affecting the cost of aviation fuel and carrier operations. From the 1st April, 2026, Book Systems will introduce a war risk surcharge on all air freight originating in the UK, bound for Australia and New Zealand.
Harald Dittmer
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16/03/2026
Air freight - Increased weekly service - AU to NZ
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After a prolonged trial period, Book Systems is pleased to confirm our second weekly (midweek) service from Melbourne to New Zealand.
Harald Dittmer
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07/10/2025
China Freight Rates, July 2023
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China 2023, FCL updates. Freight rates have continued to soften since we wrote last. The 2nd half July rates were released this weekend and reflect lack of cargo from main ports in China...
Harald Dittmer
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04/07/2023
China Freight Rates, May 2023
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Three major factors are still unclear and combined they contribute to the overall scenario - new capacity coming on stream from several large shipyards; while Chinese manufacturing output is growing, sourcing patterns have since changed; Geopolitical conflicts which range from Ukraine to Sudan.
Harald Dittmer
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10/05/2023
China - Australia Container rates, February 2023
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Container freight rates for China to Australia, February 2023.
Harald Dittmer
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03/02/2023
General Rate Increase
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Dear Clients, chronic capacity constraints and equipment imbalances, along with congestion at the ports, container terminals and rail yards across the USA are having a major impact on the supply chain...
Harald Dittmer
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05/04/2021
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