Quote valid for 60 days
To calculate full rate add DA + Quarantine + PIS + DTHC if not prepaid
Quarantine
All personal and household effects entering Australia are subject to mandatory Department
of Agriculture (quarantine) inspection. Charges as below:
Groupage/LCL/AIR $A45.00/cubic metre A$355.00(min)
20ft Container $A735.00
40ft Container $A1,175.00
40ft High Cube Container $A1,175.00 (<60 cubic metres)
40ft High Cube Container $A1,285.00 (>60 cubic metres)
Port Infrastructure Surcharges
Please note Australian Port Terminal Operators are applying Infrastructure and Terminal Access Surcharges directly to shippers rather than increasing stevedoring port costs to their client shipping lines and those costs then being passed through by the Lines to shippers as DTHC/OTHC, as in the past. Without payment of these port infrastructure and container wharf access surcharges, we are unable to access the Port to collect incoming containers. The Port Infrastructure and Terminal Access Charge is A$525.00 per container in addition to the rates above.
Port Terminal Handling Charges/DTHC/PSC
Estimates for Destination Port/Terminal Handling Charges are outlined below and will be charged back to the agent at cost plus 10% administration if not prepaid at origin (a copy of the tax invoice from the Shipping Line/Forwarder can be provided if requested). FCL containers are based on rates using the Shipping Line direct, if you are using a Forwarder, they will be higher. FCL shipments through a Forwarder, the Forwarder agent rates vary dramatically so you are best to check with your end on the expected local charges at destination.
The following rates would be considered to apply in general circumstances (for shipping lines direct) however we stress these are estimates only:
20 FCL $860
40 FCL $1300
AIR – $250.00 + $0.75 per kg ACW
LCL $250.00 per cbm gross + flat $250 (1 min)
If you are planning to prepay the DTHC, that is fine (and encouraged) by us, just make sure you prepay ALL destination shipping line charges including ISPS, Document Fees etc. We will bill back anything we are required to pay at this end plus 10%.
LCL Destination Port Terminal/NVOCC Charges
Local DTHC, deconsolidation and associated charges for LCL shipments are applied at our end by your Forwarder's agents in Australia. As in most countries, the charges are very high as they include a range of charges (whatever the forwarders think they can get away with) including security levies, delivery order fees. Some Forwarder's depots are applying a lift on fee in the region of $90-$100 at the time of collection. We usually are not aware of it until we collect the cargo.
All of these LCL Deconsolidator's/Forwarder's charges will be billed back to the origin booker at cost plus 10% administration if not prepaid at origin. We urge you to negotiate with your Forwarder at origin to either prepay the charges and/or outline to you what (all) the charges are, before you book with them. These charges may well have a bigger effect on your competitiveness when quoting, than our DA rate. They ARE negotiable, not once the shipment arrives here though, but more so when you are enquiring/booking with your Forwarder at origin. Similarly, if airfreight, your air forwarder should be able to advise you expected charges at our end. In our quote above, we have outlined our estimate as to what we expect to be billed but amounts vary from Forwarder to Forwarder so worth a check at your end.
Our rate includes:
· Collection of containers at terminal
· Haulage/cartage of shipment under bond to our warehouse/bond store for mandatory
quarantine inspection
· Quarantine documentation and lodgment fees
· Normal straightforward clearance through customs and quarantine
· One time delivery of HHGPE to residence with good access, unwrapping and one time
placement of furniture
· Complete unpacking (to bench tops) but not maid/valet. Our standard service allows for contents of cartons to be unpacked to flat surfaces such as tables, benches etc (but not to the floor). Effects are not placed in cupboards and if flat surfaces are not available (or full) then no further carton unpacking can take place, if client is not in a position to put items away or does not have sufficient bench/table/flat surface space, Maid/Valet Service is available – see supplemental charges.
· Removal of packing materials on day of delivery
· Straightforward setting up (see handyman exclusions and Supplemental Services Link)
· Return of empty container to steamship line depot
· Assistance with insurance claim lodgement if required (where applicable)
Our rate excludes :
· Local Port THC/Port Charges/Doc Fees/NVOCC Charges – anything we need to pay to
obtain a delivery order from the steamship line or forwarder on arrival of the shipment
. Customs Formal Commercial (Full Import Declaration or FID) Single Line Entry where
required/ordered by Customs ($570)
. SAC (Self Assessed Clearance) customs entry where required/ordered by Customs
($330)
· Quarantine Inspection Charges
· Quarantine Treatment Fees if ordered (including transport charges relating to
treatment/fumigation)
· Payment of Customs Duty and Sales or other Taxes
· Customs Examination attendance or extensive Quarantine and associated costs
· Port Xray and similar customs fees when applicable
· Storage Charges on Consignments beyond 7 days at OSS depot
· Demurrage Costs, Bond Charges, Container Detention Fees. Additional fees payable to
third parties, e.g. freight forwarders NVOCC carrier or intermediaries, insurance,
container rental fees
· Specialist services, i.e. high rise/elevator deliveries, carpenters, cabinet makers, electricians, plumbers, appliance servicing, assembly or reassembly of modular furniture or flat packed furniture such as IKEA brand, including wall units etc, requiring specialist tools, trampolines, climbing frames and swing sets etc.
· Special parking/permit cost
· Special items such as pianos (see Optional Charges and Supplemental Charges below)
or other large furniture or other items requiring a heavy lifting device, and any items
weighing in excess of 150 kgs.
· Delivery other than one direct delivery with reasonable access and delivery conditions (for legally parked large delivery vehicle able to park adjacent to residence entrance), no long carries (i.e. over 25 metres/75 feet), not above 1st floor (or one level), and no shuttle vehicles or cranes required
· Motor Vehicles, Motor Bikes, Caravans, Motor Homes, Boats, Trailers etc. mentioned in our quote are included to hand out OSS depot at city of Port of Entry only. If rates are required for delivery to residence of any such items please contact rates@ossworldwide.com with vehicle details/description/delivery address and we will advise a cost.
Storage:
Groupage/LCL/AIR $A15.00/cubic metre A$150.00(min)
20ft Container $A400.00
40ft Container $A700.00
Storage Handling:
Groupage/LCL/AIR $A18.00/cubic metre A$150.00(min)
20ft Container $A450.00
40ft Container $A750.00
Supplemental Charges (Additional to DA Rates)
Upright Piano $500 subject to reasonable and normal access, no steps,(30 miles only)
Grand Piano (or Baby Grand) $850 subject to reasonable and normal access, no steps (30 miles only)
Stair carry for Pianos $10 per stair/step
Stair Carry $15 per cubic metre//flight/floor (no more than 10 steps per floor) after 1st flight/floor (min $100).
Elevator Surcharge: $15 per cubic metre (min $100).
Long Carriage Surcharge: over 25m/75 ft from truck $15 per cubic metre for each 25m/75 feet (min $100).
Shuttle/Ferry: $30 per cubic metre (min $450).(Note many high rise apartment complexes do not have dedicated/reserved access to elevators and many also require a long carry or shuttle (from where our truck can legally park) as well as elevator use.
Uncrating and removal and disposal of crate $35 per crate
Additional Services (rates cover 30 mile radius)
Maid/Valet Service is available to unpack and put items into cupboards, hang clothes in closets etc. (1 lady in 8 hours, should unpack and put away 35 standard cartons). $100 per hour (min. 4 hrs).
Handyman: Our standard assembly service covers straightforward setting up and assembly of standard simple furniture like beds, dining table etc but not assembly or re erection of furniture items such as wall units, modular furniture, kitchens, long cabinets and IKEA style furniture requiring specialist tradesmen and tools.
In case our crew cannot easily and quickly assemble any of the simple items referred to, our rate for third party handyman service for reassembly of furniture, hanging pictures and the like is $150 per hour based on minimum 4 hours ($600). This covers within 30 mile radius, although additional costs/travel time may be involved for out of town locations. Often the handyman may not be able to attend the same day as delivery, if handyman services were not envisaged prior to delivery. Contact us if delivery location is outside of 30 miles.
Important Notice: Travel Exemptions Shipments to Australia
The Australian Government has tightened entry permits into Australia and these measures will flow through to Customs (Australian Border Force) clearance of HHGPE shipments. If your client is not entitled to travel to Australia then no concessions will be given to any Household Goods and Personal Effects importation and we may not be able to clear the shipment. Do not ship your client's goods unless your client has a travel entry exemption into Australia. Please check with us each time for the green light to ship.
PONDUS Weights:
PONDUS weight penalties are being applied by various Ports within Australia if import containers have a weight discrepancy greater than +/1 metric tonne of the documented VGM weight. Weight noted on the OBL is not considered and Ports are accepting the VGM weight declared by the shipping line and applying charges which must be paid before the container can be moved from the wharf. Please ensure container weights are correctly declared at origin and evidence of same can be provided. Any penalties incurred will be the responsibility of the OA/Shipper.
Further detailed information is available at Coming to Australia or rates@ossworldwide.com