PFL Trade Notice: Dangerous Goods Surcharge Increase
Dear Valued Customers,
Further to our announcement on 30 December regarding DG Surcharge amendments, Pacific Forum Line will streamline these charges across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Pacific Forum Line have also introduced a DG FAK surcharge for our LCL shippers and consolidators.
These surcharges are effective from 15 February 2022.
Pacific Forum Line have also reviewed our Australia DG Surcharges, as below. Similarly, these surcharges are effective from 15 February 2022.
Due to risks associated with below commodities, the following DG classes will continue to not be accepted.
Should you have any further questions or queries please contact your Pacific Forum Line representative.
Yours sincerely,
Pacific Forum Line
www.pacificforumline.com
PFL Trade Notice: PFL Network Enhancements
Dear Valued Customers,
Further to our Network update of 24th December, Pacific Forum Line is very pleased to advise we have been able to bring forward some of the enhancements planned for the second quarter. Please note details below that are reflected in this week’s schedule:
• New Zealand to Samoa and American Samoa Service – From the Southern Moana v44 estimated to depart Auckland on the 5th February we will commence a direct and dedicated service to Samoa and American Samoa from Auckland increasing capacity & service frequency.
• New Zealand to Tonga and Tahiti Service – The Capitaine Dampier will commence her deployment in this service from voyage 184 estimated to depart Auckland on the 8th February. The Capitaine Dampier will deliver increased capacity to both the Tahiti and Tonga markets.
• Fiji Services – From the Capitaine Wallis v384 & the Southern Pearl v1491 both vessels will return to their regular rotations.
These service enhancements will align network capacity with demand and enhance connections to and from the pacific nations we serve. Whilst we expect congestion, disruption, and overall supply chain challenges to remain prevalent through 2022. Our commitment to our pacific communities remains steadfast and we thank you for your ongoing support.
Should you have any further questions please contact your Pacific Forum Line representative.
Yours sincerely,
Pacific Forum Line
www.pacificforumline.com
PFL Trade Notice: Tonga Update
Dear Valued Customers,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the good people of Tonga – friends and colleagues alike.
Presently Pacific Forum Line are going through the following actions:
• We have established that our agency personal are safe and well and working on establishing communications
• The port is closed until it can be surveyed to ascertain any damage. We expect that to happen today or tomorrow (Thursday)
• Our container depot (CRS) was inundated, and the clean-up has begun to make it operational. We understand no major damage to machinery
• We are reviewing schedules and will work with government to assist on vessel plans to supply goods
• Our management & trade teams are reviewing what is the most urgent aid cargo, how quickly we can deliver Tonga and what we are going to require from shippers and consignee to ensure cargo is direct exactly where the relief is required
Once above is established we will then be working with all cargo interests to ensure requirements are evaluated and planned accordingly.
Should you have any further questions or queries please contact your Pacific Forum Line representative.
Yours sincerely,
Pacific Forum Line
www.pacificforumline.com