Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) – Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012
Australia’s illegal logging requirements for imports, governed by the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012, require importers to conduct due diligence to assess and mitigate the risk of importing timber, timber products, pulp and paper products into Australia that have been illegally logged.
It is important that importers of such goods understand your obligations and responsibilities. Non-compliance can result in heavy penalties and fines. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) have provided further detail on their website to aid and assist importers in meeting these requirements.
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-land/forestry/policies/illegal-logging/importers
If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to give us a call or request more information via email.
Fuel Surcharge Increases
The relentless increase in diesel and petrol prices worldwide continues.
As the cost of fuel continues to climb, so do fuel surcharge expenses, impacting transportation costs across the nation.
This surge in fuel expenses is undeniably affecting the bottom line of transportation operations and is poised to evolve rapidly in the coming months.
Vox will continue to work closely with our trusted service providers to closely monitor fuel surcharge rates. As we receive updated figures and insights from the transport industry, we may need to make necessary adjustments to our rates.
Rest assured; we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. If any rate adjustments become necessary, we will promptly notify you with the details.
MUA Industrial Action at DP World Terminals
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has given notice of industrial action at DP World terminals starting on 6 October. The industrial action is being taken due to a recent breakdown in negotiations on a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, with work bans and work stoppages (in some cases for the full 24hrs) planned for DP World terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Fremantle. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on any impacts to your day-to-day operations.
We are dedicated to working with you to provide tailored solutions to meet your needs, if you have any specific requirements during this time, please get in touch so we can plan ahead and avoid any unnecessary delays.