Vehicles held up by stink bug issue landing en masse.
Recent changes to shipping schedules have now led to vessels discharging very large numbers of used cars.
The monthly total of cars into Auckland for April will be around 30,000, which will be the largest ever.
Vehicles will need to be moved off the port seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, for demurrage to be avoided.
Demurrage is currently $60 per car per day. For most importers that means that compliance centres are going to have to work seven days a week, or large costs will be incurred.
We urge all businesses to assist by making sure that all documentation is in order, compliance centres are open, receiving yards and transport companies are aware of shipments, and that they all have everything they need.
Importers: Please ensure that your compliance shops understand the importance and urgency of this request.
For any questions, please contact VIA Technical Manager Malcolm Yorston on 0800 VIA VIA (842 842) or email technical@via.org.nz