View in browser

Stockwells logistics news report

Friday 10th July, 2026

In this news report:

Important Notice - Customs Clearance Charge Update

DAFF - Increase to Biosecurity Cost Recovery Charge from 1 July 2026

Typhoon Bavi and ongoing typhoon season disruption in China

Transport for NSW - July 1 Toll Price Increase

Notice | New Doc Fee

Shipping Charges & Fees

Important Notice - Customs Clearance Charge Update

The regulatory environment for customs clearance continues to evolve, with increased compliance obligations, heightened due diligence requirements, shorter assessment timeframes, and greater scrutiny from government agencies.

At the same time, the industry is experiencing a significant shortage of licensed Customs Brokers, driving substantial increases in labour costs.

To ensure we can continue delivering the high level of compliance, expertise, and service our clients rely upon, Stockwells will be implementing an increase to our customs clearance charges from the 15^th of July.

This adjustment reflects the genuine increase in costs associated with managing customs compliance and maintaining experienced, licensed brokerage professionals.

We remain committed to providing reliable, compliant, and efficient customs clearance services and thank you for your continued support.

Typhoon Bavi and ongoing typhoon season disruptions in China

Clients with shipments moving through China should be aware of potential disruptions due to the approach of Typhoon Bavi, which is forecast to impact coastal regions including Fujian and Ningbo with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

As a result, port and vessel operations at Xiamen, Shanghai and Ningbo are expected to experience delays and operational disruptions over the coming days.

In preparation for the severe weather, container yards in Ningbo have commenced container lashing and reinforcement measures. These precautionary actions are likely to significantly impact landside operations, with empty container pickup services expected to be restricted or temporarily suspended. This may lead to delays in trucking, container stuffing and overall shipment movements.

Ongoing Typhoon Season Impacts

Please note that July through September marks the peak typhoon season along China’s eastern coastline. In addition to Typhoon Bavi, further tropical weather systems may affect the region in the coming months.

Potential impacts include:

Temporary terminal and gate closures
Suspension of loading and unloading operations
Vessel schedule delays
Port congestion
Route diversions and blank sailings

These disruptions may result in transit time extensions of approximately 3–10 days, depending on the severity and duration of weather events.

DAFF - Increase to Biosecurity Cost Recovery Charge from 1 July 2026

Australian Border Force (ABF) via ACN 2026/23 have advised that the biosecurity cost recovery charge applicable to Full Import Declarations (FIDs) will increase from 1 July 2026.

The biosecurity cost recovery charge is collected by the ABF through the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), and applies to imported goods with a customs value exceeding $1,000.

The revised charges from 1 July 2026 are:

Transport for NSW - July 1 Toll Price Increases

Stockwells has received the following notice from Transport NSW.

"Motorists are advised from 1 July, the price of tolls on a number of Sydney toll roads are increasing.

Tolls will increase on the privately-owned toll roads, the Hills M2, NorthConnex, Westlink M7, M5 South-West, Lane Cove Tunnel, Military Road E-Ramp, Cross City Tunnel and Eastern Distributor.

Tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour Tunnel will rise by 3.25%. This is below the CPI inflation rate of 4.0% for the 12 months to 31 May 2026.

The increase will add 14 cents to a peak weekday journey and between 9c and 11c outside peak and weekends on the harbour crossings.

Motorists can check the new prices here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/tolling/toll-costs-by-road

Last week, the NSW Government announced a further boost to toll relief for motorists, lowering the $60 toll cap to $50 a week for 12 months.

This means an extra 200,000 toll accounts are expected to become eligible for relief.

Claims for the next quarter of toll relief open in early October via Service NSW.

The Government is also removing administration fees on unpaid toll notices from early July.

TRANSPORT FOR NSW SECRETARY JOSH MURRAY SAID:

“A range of tolls increase on 1 July and we encourage motorists to check the new prices online before the new financial year begins.

We also encourage all motorists to link their toll and Service NSW accounts to take advantage of the new, lower $50 weekly toll cap."

SnapInsta.to_486578751_18281676712247290_8409399816957630351_n

Heard about our Track & Trace platform?

Transparency and control in freight forwarding are no longer optional – they’re essential.

That’s why we’ve created Track and Trace, our cutting-edge platform designed to give you:

✅ Real-time shipment updates
✅ Customisable dashboards
✅ Seamless collaboration
✅ Advanced analytics + sustainability insights

Ready to take control? Speak to your Key Account Manager or Customer Service Representative to find out how you can utilise this system.

Stockwells Air Freight Portal

Stockwells’ has introduced its new airfreight portal that will allow clients to directly book courier services themselves to fast track the process. If you would like more information contact your KAM or CSR

Domestic Transport Portal

Our domestic transport service was developed, seamlessly integrating into the user-friendly Domestic Transport Portal (DTP). This service connects customers to Stockwells extensive network of carriers, offering a range of benefits and logistics efficiencies.If you would like more information contact your KAM or CSR

Ship anywhere. Sell everywhere. Grow Faster.

Get more information

Get a quote

Download here-Jul-10-2026-12-05-48-8647-AM

Stockwells Blog

Inside Stockwells export operations: A Q&A with our export team

From global disruptions to new opportunities, discover how Stockwells is helping Australian exporters stay ahead in a rapidly changing trade landscape.

Read more

A complete guide to e-commerce logistics for startups

Struggling with e-commerce logistics? Discover the key steps, challenges and strategies to build a supply chain that works.

Read more

5 Common Mistakes First-Time Importers Make - And How to Avoid Them

Cut through the confusion of first-time importing with practical insights to improve efficiency, reduce risk and stay in control.

Read more