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Planes have many uses: Nicknamed the Merchant of Death verdict due in August
Planes have many uses: Nicknamed the Merchant of Death verdict due in August
Viktor Bout has been fighting extradition since his March 2008 arrest in Bangkok on charges that he peddled weapons that were used in some of the world's most violent conflicts. A US indictment accuses him of using a fleet of cargo planes to transport weapons and military equipment to Africa, South America and the Middle East. Bout faces life in prison if sent to the United States and convicted there on terrorism charges.
Container security to be tightened further
Container security to be tightened further
Following the introduction of new US-bound import containers to be fitted with a high-strength mechanical seal, global transport security is set to be further tightened up and the way cleared for the future deployment of electronic seals.
The importance of container security may have been downgraded slightly in the US by the incoming Obama Administration, which has so far been rather more preoccupied with the desperate global economic outlook, but it remains a key challenge for Customs authorities around the world.
Queens wharf Tin Sheds up for Re-development
Queens wharf Tin Sheds up for Re-development
For those of us who have been around the clock you may remember these as the old 'Customs exam area' 30 tin store. We have no idea why anyone would want to restore a tin shed. Believe we could do a lot better for a lot less pulling them down.
Sea General Rate Increases
Sea General Rate Increases
We have received notification from most carriers of intention to increase rates from North Asia and South East Asia by USD 250.00 per 20ft and USD 500.00 per 40ft. This is due in part to huge losses being suffered by shipping lines with rates having dropped to low levels. At the same time many lines are evaluating services and dropping off some vessels as well as changing their trade routes. Whether full rate increases will be implemented is yet to be determined.
Sea Australian Port Charges
Sea Australian Port Charges
Early in the year some shipping lines increased their Port Service Charge to bring them more into line with containers from other areas. From July all carriers will be charging increased Port Service Charges on cargo from Australia to New Zealand. This is effectively an increase of NZD 200.00 per container, which will also result in an increase to LCL Port Service Charges of NZD 7.00 per cubic metre.
Kiwirail gets lifeline
Kiwirail gets lifeline
Finance Minister has put KiwiRail on life support but has closed the door on any capital investment in the network indefinitely. The national rail freight and passenger company will be kept ticking over with a $90m Govt operating subsidy. In addition to the subsidy, the Govt has also confirmed a previously announced loan facility of $140m for the organisation, of which $75 has been allocated to buy 20 new Chinese built freight locomotives. These are expected to start arriving in the country next year.
Bio-fuels industry gets new lease of life
Bio-fuels industry gets new lease of life
The Govt has thrown a life-line to the ailing bio-diesel industry by announcing a grant programme totaling $36m over three years. The grant, effectively brings bio-diesel in to parity with ethanol and encourages investment. It is an attempt to undo the pain caused to producers when the Govt dropped the obligation introduced by the previous Govt which required oil companies to mix petrol and diesel with bio-fuel.

Heavier Trucks
Heavier Trucks
Heavier trucks could be plying NZ's roads by 2010 if an amendment is passed following a successful trial. The amendment would create a permit system allowing some trucks to operate at up to 50 tonnes on specified routes. The statutory limit is currently 44 tonnes.
New locks boost London freight movement
New locks boost London freight movement
New locks boost London freight movement with the opening of the new Three Mills Lock in London. The new facilities will enable freight operators to bypass London's already busy roads and use the network of waterways as a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of moving goods into and around the Capital.
Ports of Auckland shifts focus
Ports of Auckland shifts focus
Ports of Auckland shifts focus from Bledisole terminal. Ports of Auckland expects to handle 96% of its containerized cargo at its Fergusson container terminal after a signaled operational change becomes effective. Let's hope it works. Trucks are currently experiencing delays even with a set booking time.
Monster Arrives
Monster Arrives
The car break bulk ship Silverstone Express arrived in Auckland, with its roll on roll off capacity to take break cargo bulk cargo i.e. heavy machinery and cars. The route is designed to cater for imports from North America to NZ and exports back.
Delta Airlines flex muscles
Delta Airlines flex muscles
Delta the world's largest airlines has now set up an office in NZ with our IATA approval we can connect to their network of destinations via Australia. We are happy to quote you rates to anywhere.
The smell in Brazil
The smell in Brazil
Brazil will send 89 shipping containers of rubbish, some rotting and maggot-infested, back to Britain the Government said. Around 1600 tonnes of waste, syringes, old TVs and computers, are lying in the containers at two southern ports after being sent from Britain falsely declared as a cargo of plastics. The Brazilian companies claim they were expecting shipments of plastic also.
Biosecurity job cuts
Biosecurity job cuts
Biosecurity job cuts will help avoid 40% hike in fees. Inspecting imported cargo is a service MAF Biosecurity charges out at $100 an hour, there's no Crown funding-and the service's director of cargo clearance says with the drop in demand the Govt agency is carrying "a high level of excess capacity". Users of the service at NZ's ports and airports are facing an increase to $140 an hour unless the Biosecurity division of MAF can cut costs.
Ports of Auckland announced(in a bit of whisper)
Ports of Auckland announced(in a bit of whisper)
Ports in Auckland announced that they are changing the way they calculate demurrage. Prior to today, Sunday was not counted as a working day. Now it is and this has pretty far-reaching consequences. This is in our opinion a way to try and increase their revenue. The killer will be vessels completing discharge on Thursdays. Unless booked in with the carrier (so that he can make a booking for Friday), you may need to accept the container over the weekend or it will go on demurrage($75 per 20' per day,$150 per 40' per day)at dawn on Monday morning. We need to remind you that all containers ex Auckland Port need to be booked. The carrier can only collect if a booking is available. Unfortunately these time slots are controlled by the port. So on busy days they are harder to obtain.
Export Reminder
Export Reminder
China customs will be implementing very strict rules for cargo markings for all shipments into China. The markings on the cargo must match the Bill of Lading exactly. Please confirm your marks at the time of booking.
Seafreight space issue from Asia and Europe
Seafreight space issue from Asia and Europe
On top of recent freight increases in to NZ we are also anticipatong space shortages with some shipping lines already claiming to be at 100% capacity. It is likely this will also lead to further increases by way of Peak Season Surcharges. Please be aware of these increases and space issues. Remember shipping lines can be creative re-increasing charges so please contact us if you need more information

Ports of Auckland changes
Ports of Auckland changes
Ports of Auckland changes have failed to net any time gains for carriers. In fact most are unhappy about
- limited booking times unless booking 1 to 2 days ahead
- once you go out of your hour time allowance i.e. your held up in traffic you loose your booking
- even when you have a booking, it can take up to 2 hours to collect a container
It's time that the Port Company delivered on promised service levels.
Exports to Baghdad
Exports to Baghdad
We can now offer a twice weekly airfreight service via Etihad Crystal Cargo.
Peak Season Surcharge
Peak Season Surcharge
With reduced capacity from Asia, and as we head in to peak season, the shipping lines are introducing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) with effect from 1 September 2009. The surcharge is USD 250.00 per 20 ft and USD 500.00 per 40 ft, and will also be on LCL at USD 10.00 per cbm.
Freight costs to rise if emissions target set in stone
Freight costs to rise if emissions target set in stone
The Govt's target of 10-20% greenhouse gas emissions reductions against 1990 levels by 2020 is a middle ground compared to the '40% by 2020' cut promoted by Green peace, a target which may have driven some businesses to the wall by lifting costs. To get anywhere near the top of the proposed range, other nations, particularly developing countries, need to make meaningful commitments. Even so Ryders think the target "is going to be difficult to achieve."
Delays in the Pacific Seafreight
Delays in the Pacific Seafreight
This is the nature of the Pacific Trades which makes it so interesting. Small and shallow ports, no wharf equipment, extreme weather conditions, Reefs, not working Sundays, politics and then some more politics it's all par for the course so arrival times will change from time to time.
Rail valuation release
Rail valuation release
The Labour Government bought TranzRail from Toll on July 1 last year for $690 million. The Transport Minister said the final valuation by Price Waterhouse Coopers was $388.29 million this week. It's quite obvious to anyone looking at this transaction that the previous government significantly overpaid for KiwiRail and paying that much handicaps its future.
Heavier trucks tipped to boost productivity
Heavier trucks tipped to boost productivity
Fonterra and movers of aggregate, fuel and logs are among the companies expected to chase productivity gains - estimated to be up to 20% - from using heavier trucks.
Seafreight space problems ex USA
Seafreight space problems ex USA
We've been advised that all vessels ex the USA are over booked until the beginning of September. Therefore we are anticipating huge space issues moving forward and this looks like it may last some time. Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to get your cargo booked on the earliest available sailing but you will need to keep this in mind when placing any new orders ex the USA. These space issues are affecting all Shipping Lines ex the USA.

Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland has battened down the hatches by slashing debt, capital spending and reducing labour costs as it faces uncertainty over the long-term recover in cargo volumes. Net profit after tax in the year was $5.4 million, down from $21.1 million last year. The Port Company was purchased by Auckland Regional Holdings several years ago. Clearly it's another example of a bad use of Rate payer funds. More bewildering is they turned down the chance to join Ports of Tauranga. Let's hope the learner Auckland Port remembers it is there to provide a fast service for its customers i.e. faster truck turn around times and more booking options.
Inward Seafreight costs
Inward Seafreight costs
We wish to remind all customers that in addition to Peak Season Surcharges on freight from asia to New Zealand, we have rising bunker (BAF) surcharges, and also General Rate Increases (or Rate Restorations) from Asia and Europe. These are being implemented at different dates in September and October. All increases will be passed on by Ryders. If you need any clarification on charges please do not hesitate to contact us.
Office & Storage Space
Office & Storage Space
Available here for anyone who needs it.
Palm Kernel Import Threat could hit Ports
Palm Kernel Import Threat could hit Ports
Ports such as Taranaki and Prime Port Timaru, already smarting from Fonterra's decision to export most of its dairy products through larger container ports, could face a new threat to their trade. The Greens are calling on the Govt and Fonterra to reduce the importation of palm kernels which is used as an animal food supplement.
Problems in the Pacific Shipping
Problems in the Pacific Shipping
The Forum Samoa (Australia - Pacific service) went aground on a reef in Apia, after a couple of attempts to get her off, she came off by herself on the spring tide. Added to this, The Avarua had an engine room fire and the Forum Fiji is in Dry Dock. We expect things to return to normal this month.
Slow pick up in global Air Freight
Slow pick up in global Air Freight
Air Freight, a leading indicator of the health of world trade, is picking up slowly but is still down on last year and the upturn remains fragile. Cargo executives expect a rise in freight volumes and yields over the year, but costs including fuel are rising.
Air NZ's Europe services hit by EU Emissions Regime
Air NZ's Europe services hit by EU Emissions Regime
Air NZ's passenger and freight customers face higher costs on services between NZ and Europe as the airline must join the EU's emission trading scheme by 2012 or face penalties when it flies there. Air NZ is among thousands of transport operators which must first submit a strategy for reducing their emissions by Janyary 2010. The bloc adopted legislation in January requiring aviation emissions be reduced by 3% on 2005 levels by 2012, and 5% by 2013.

Nations agree on anti-piracy tactics
Nations agree on anti-piracy tactics
The United States and other shipping nations have agreed on new guidelines to comba piracy off the Horn of Africa. "Piracry is 17th century problem that demands a 21st century solution". Co-operation among naval patrols now stationed in the region would be stepped up, as would the prosecution of suspected pirates. "We all understand that piracy is a result of the decades of failed governance in Somalia", a statement read.
Office move doesn't help CAA funding shortfall
Office move doesn't help CAA funding shortfall
The civil aviation authority's decision to move from industrial Petone to downtown Wellington, opposite Parliament, is exacerbating the airline safety agency's efforts to trade within its means. Transport Minister says the cost of the move, slated at $8.5m
Melting ice makes Northeast passage possible
Melting ice makes Northeast passage possible
Two German cargo ships have sailed from Asia to Europe via Russia's Arctic coast which opens up the prospect of major cost savings for cargo movement between the two continents during the northern summer.
Idle container fleet rises to record 1.3 million containers
Idle container fleet rises to record 1.3 million containers
The idle container fleet worldwide has climbed to 548 ships, totalling 1.29 million TEU capacity at the end of September. This represents 10 percent of the total fleet capacity, or 11.6 percent of the total number of container ships. Yet shipping lines are still rushing to buy new, larger container vessels even when demand for the extra capacity is not there, all to avoid being seen to be left behind by competitors in the race to buy new vessels.
Maersk to dump Danes for cheaper foreign deck officers
Maersk to dump Danes for cheaper foreign deck officers
Maersk Line which lost US $961 million in the first half on a 30% fall in revenue to $9.8 billion. The Danish owned declined to say what savings would be made, which the officers' union estimates to be $6.5 million a year.
KiwiRail needs to wash its own face
KiwiRail needs to wash its own face
KiwiRail literally needs to get into commercial shape to use the term, "wash its own face", the Transport Minister said, as he pushed for Rail to survive without a subsidy. He has also issued a public warning to KiwiRail to "do better". The Labour Government bought TranzRail from Toll on July 1 last year for $690 million and in June this year PricewaterhouseCoopers valued the state owned enterprise, renamed KiwiRail, at $388.29 million.
This month's specials
This month's specials
Seafreight FIJI NZ $70 / m3

Airfreight +100kg
Shanghai $1.60 / kg
Hong Kong $1.90 / kg
Seafreight Cartage
Seafreight Cartage
For those using order tracking system please remember when system shows as going to the carrier;
*FCL - the carrier then have to book time slots at Ports of Auckland. Also the container may not be off the vessel so time needs to be allowed for this.
*LCL - we may have to wait for container to be unpacked. So this my not happen for several days.
Rest assured if it's available we want to deliver it.

Ports of Auckland have Wiri Inland Port up and running
Ports of Auckland have Wiri Inland Port up and running
Wiri Inland Port will be completed by the end of December giving it an enhanced capability to manage volumes of freight being transferred by rail from Auckland Wharf. It needs the additional city wharf capacity ahead of the transfer on April 1 of Queens Wharf to the Govt and the ARC.
KiwiRail freight volumes hit but Taihape back on the map
KiwiRail freight volumes hit but Taihape back on the map
State-owned KiwiRail is blaming the recession fo a 13% fall in its freight volumes. It also said the proposed increase in the weight trucks are allowed to carry could affect 10% of its revenue. The company's three ferries carried 2.2% fewer commercial vehicles, 6.4% fewer passengers and 2.9% fewer passenger vehicles.
Good news for Taihape however, the central North Island town has been reinstated as a stop after it was dropped from the train timetable in 2005.
Port caught short
Port caught short
Ports of Auckland has had one of the busiest months in its history. The vehicle booking system has failed to deliver for carriers with delays of over an hour, the normal during peak times. Added to this is the limited booking times available. Then having been told Bledisloe Wharf was being closed for container collection it re opens causing logistical problems for carriers.
Shanghai becomes No.1
Shanghai becomes No.1
The port of Shanghai's container throughput increased by three per cent, finally overtaking Singapore as the world's largest port.
Pallet exchanges
Pallet exchanges
We are looking for pallets because all sea freight and air freight depots are asking for exchange of pallets. So if we are delivering carton lots to you we need to try and get pallets back from you. Remember our recycling service for cardboard and shrink wrap is up and running.
Airfreight to anywhere
Airfreight to anywhere
Yes for those who doubt us, we recently had 110kg package go to Asmara in Eritrea which is in Africa, (for those who didn't do geography at school). No problem we had it there in 3 days.
Air NZ Battling Head Winds better than most
Air NZ Battling Head Winds better than most
Air NZ is weathering the international down turn in air travel much better than many airlines, carrying 1.18m passengers in September down just 1.2%
New blended winglets, being fitted to Air NZ's fleet of Boeing 767-300ER craft, are delivering 19% higher fuel savings than forecast.
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas
Thank you for your support during the year. Remember our doors don't close over the holidays except statutory days. Please tell us when you are closing. Storage doesn't stop for Santa so send us your docs early.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS and the best of good things for 2010.

NZFSA Approval Receiver
NZFSA Approval Receiver
It's taken a lot of time and red tape, but we now have NZ Food Safety Authority for storage and cartage of animal and dairy produce.
Container Deliveries
Container Deliveries
With the booking system in place a carrier must commit to a time. If he is collecting in the afternoon and delayed at the wharf for 2 to 3 hours, as has been the case you still need to receive the container, the carrier needs to deliver and continue on.

Not - as some think - park his truck up at 5.oopm and wait till 8.00am when your gates open again.
New Rules Regarding Wood Packaging
New Rules Regarding Wood Packaging
In order to avoid additional charges and delays please insist any wooden packaging is being ISPM15 compliant.
MAF inspectors are now able to inspect and release non complying WPM. Previously only treatment, reshipment or destruction options were available.
What is ISPM - 15 & How does this affect you
What is ISPM - 15 & How does this affect you
This is an agreement set between most developed countries that wooden packaging meets standards to reduce the risk and spread of pests. Wooden packaging must have either;
1) A fumigation certificate
2) Marks on crates which confirms treatment has taken place
Want a New Job
Want a New Job
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) board is defending paying it's chief executive, $500,000 salary. Land Transport NZ and Transit NZ merged in August last year. There were 222 public service staff earning more than $100,000
Container Collections
Container Collections
Please email lata@ryders.co.nz when empties are ready. If it is still there after 24 hours, email again
Food Miles a Fallacy reinforces how wrong "food miles" proponents are
Food Miles a Fallacy reinforces how wrong "food miles" proponents are
The study concludes that hauling food products over long distances is more energy efficient and less polluting than buying from local growers because it takes fewer resources and less energy to produce and ship food in large quantities. Transport Topics reports.
NZ fingered as arms cache discovery leaves more questions than answers
NZ fingered as arms cache discovery leaves more questions than answers
New Zealand's lax company registration regime has come under renewed scrutiny with the revelation that the plane detained at Bangkok was packed with North Korean missiles and other weapons, this was operating under the aegis of a company registered in Auckland. The incident is expected to accelerate New Zealand legislative measures to counter money laundering.

Pallets required
Pallets required
We are still on the look out for any used pallets you don't want.
Forkhoist course
Forkhoist course
Anyone interested in doing this at Ryders please contact us.
Recycle
Recycle
We have recycling bins for cardboard and shrink wrap for those who want to use them.
Lithium Batteries
Lithium Batteries
Used in computers, phones, GPS locators are now considered dangerous (D.G). They must be shipped as class 9.
Exports dip in Dec quarter
Exports dip in Dec quarter
Ports and transport companies have not welcomed the news exports and imports slumped in the last quarter of 2009. Exports for the last quarter fell 2.8% to $8.2bn. Imports decreased $776m, or 18.6% to $3.4b
Inland port rail link set to cut traffic volumes
Inland port rail link set to cut traffic volumes
The $9M Ports of Auckland Rail link to Wiri inland port in South Auckland has opened and is expected to lead to thousands of heavy truck movements a week being taken off Auckland's congested roads.
Auckland has more flights but fewer passengers
Auckland has more flights but fewer passengers
Increased capacity on routes across the Tasman is throwing up an anomaly in Auckland International Airport's data. International aircraft movements rose 4.1% to 41,819 in 2009, while international passenger numbers, including transits and transfers, fell 1.8% to 7.34m. The airport cites an increase in supply across the Tasman by carriers such as Jetstar.
More pain predicted for USA truckers
More pain predicted for USA truckers
The newsletter predicts more than 200 US freight transport companies will go out of business in 2010 due to continued weak demand for freight services, tight credit conditions and rising maintenance costs.
Dangerous goods
Dangerous goods
We remind all clients that like most things those little people have tightened the rules with storage and having the correct docs. If unsure of the new rules please contact us.
China now number 2 in world expressway mileage after US.
China now number 2 in world expressway mileage after US.
The Ministry of Transport recently announced that China now has 65,000 kilometres of highways across the nation, amking it the second largest highway network in the world after the United States.