Vehicle stock influx for April

Recent changes to shipping schedules due to the stink bug outbreak have 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. These cars will be urgently needed by importers, and wharf space in April will be considerably pressured. 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. VIA 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.