24/09/2009 Australia to New Caledonia - BAF & CAF Review
We have reviewed the rapid appreciation of A$ to the US$ over the past fewmonths and with effect from the 3rd week of October 2009, the CAF willreduce by 10.90%.
Fuel prices on the other hand, ...
16/09/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From China ,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan to the Pacific Islands BAF will increase to US$475 per TEU e...
09/09/2009 Change of Manifest Fee at Apia
Samoa Ports Authority has introduced an amendment fee of Samoan Tala 250 if themanifest / bill of lading are amended within 24 hours of the vessel arrival.
It is vitally important that shipping...
01/09/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and India Subcontinent (India,...
20/08/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From China ,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan to the Pacific Islands BAF will increase to US$450 per TEU e...
12/08/2009 PDL Auckland Office relocation
The Pacific Direct Line office in Auckland, New Zealand has moved premises.
Our new street address is
Pacific Direct Line Ltd
Level 1
Pacific House
29 Heather Street
Parnell
A...
30/07/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and India Subcontinent (India...
29/07/2009 Take Five with PDL - July 2009
The June 2009 issue of Take Five with PDL is now online.
Articles featured this month are
- Seeing Double? Name our new ship
- Transam opening in Pago
- Transam Apia handles go...
22/06/2009 Take Five with PDL - June 2009
The June 2009 issue of Take Five with PDL is now online.
Articles featured this month are
- Beret and Burgundy at St Tropez
- Southern Phoenix first ship to call at new wharf in Funa...
27/05/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From China ,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan to the Pacific Islands BAF will increase to US$275 per TEU e...
08/05/2009 Australia to New Caledonia Service - change in port rotation
After a careful re-evaluation of the cargo flows on this trade lane, we have decided to change our Australian Port rotation from the current Brisbane - Sydney - Melbourne rotation to:
Melbourne...
06/05/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From China ,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan to the Pacific Islands BAF will increase to US$275 per TEU e...
01/05/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the followingchanges to the BAF.
From Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia,Philippines and India Subcontinent (India, P...
15/04/2009 PDL Introduces New Vessels into Pacific Islands Services
Following the recent announcement of our new vessel the ‘’Kota Darjah’’, we now have the pleasure of introducing, the ‘’Southern Phoenix’’.
PDL will use the 2 x 35 Ton geared, 150 TEU capacity ...
14/04/2009 Take Five with PDL - April 2009
The April 2009 issue of Take Five with PDL is now online.
Articles featured this month are
- Tammy Hamawi farewelled in style
- PDL sponsors Helicopter ride for children
- Tran...
07/04/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and India Subcontinent (India...
26/03/2009 Important Update on Southern Pasifika
Further to our most recent update, we can advise that repairs to the Southern Pasifika crankshaft and main engine are anticipated to take another three weeks minimum causing unacceptable delays to our...
09/03/2009 Take Five with PDL - March 2009
The March 2009 issue of Take Five with PDL is now online
Articles featured this month are
- PDL annouces new service to Tarawa
- Changing of the guard at PDL
- PDL hosts Va...
17/02/2009 BAF Adjustment from Asia
We have been advised by Pacific International Lines of the following changes to the BAF.
From Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and India Subcontinent (India...
20/01/2009 BAF Adjustment from New Zealand
At PDL we continually monitor the price of Oil and review from time to time the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF). Since our last review in November 2008 the price of Oil has eased and we are pleased to ...
16/01/2009 Southern Pasifika v163 - Southern Trader v147
Southern Pasifika V 163 engine breakdown
This vessel departed Auckland on 6th January. On arrival at Noumea on 10th January we were advised the main engine was overheating. Subsequent inves...
08/01/2009 Inter-Island BAF Adjustment
FIJI to APIA, NUKU’ALOFA, PAGO PAGO
INTER-ISLAND between APIA, NUKU’ALOFA & PAGO PAGO
Pacific Direct Line wish to advise customers, as part of the ongoing review of BAF surcharges, there ...
09/09/2008 Tongan Customs Notice - Importation of Personal Effects
Under the Tongan Customs Tariff, the term personal effects only refers to those goods of a household or personal nature that are imported by persons taking up residence in Tonga for the first time or ...
30/06/2008 Norfolk Island Cargo Requirements
Norfolk Island is a unique port for Pacific Direct Line in that all cargo is discharged off the vessel into Lighters rather than the traditional method of discharging onto a wharf. This means shippers...
31/12/2007 Apia Port Service Charge
We have been advised by Samoa Ports Authority of significant increases to the rates which apply to our vessels calling at the port. As a result of these increases which take effect on January 14th 200...
19/12/2007 Fiji Weighbridge Requirement
Pacific Direct Line now require all export containers shipped on the Southern Pasifika from Fiji for Funafuti, Port Vila, Wallis & Futuna to be weighbridged prior to being delivered to Queens Wha...
18/12/2007 Australia Documentation Fee
Pacific Direct Line wishes to advise customers that the Documentation Fee will increase to AUD 60.00 per Bill of Lading for cargo shipped to or from Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Funafuti,...
15/11/2007 Auckland Cargo Receivals
We are always seeking ways to improve our systems and procedures. In August 2006 we advised Shippers that all cargo had to be on the wharf by 1500 the day before the vessel arrives.This enables our Pl...
31/10/2007 Pacific Direct Line opens shipping agency office in Fiji
We are pleased to announce further expansion within our Pacific Island Agency network “Transam Shipping Agencies” with the latest opening of our office in Suva, Fiji from 1st November 2007.
Tra...
24/09/2007 Tonga Port Service Charge
Pacific Direct Line wishes to advise our customers that the Tongan Port Authority has introduced significant increases in berthage and handling charges from October 1st 2007.
As a result it is ...
13/09/2007 Container Detention Policy
Pacific Direct Line will be implementing a new container detention policy for shipments to & from the Pacific Islands. The objective of this policy is to encourage the timely return of our container e...
25/07/2007 Service enhancement to Nuku’alofa, Apia & Pago Pago service
Southern Lily
In 1999 we were proud to celebrate the first new vessel in our fleet when the 5300 DWT Southern Cross was introduced. She was the first vessel to offer a dedicated fortnightly ...
08/05/2007 Personal Effects in Vehicles
In the past we have accepted motor vehicles for shipment on our vessels with Personal Effects inside the vehicles.
Following safety issues we have been made aware of concerning security and the ty...
21/02/2007 Hi Cube Surcharge - Receivals - CEDO's
Hi Cube Surcharge
We introduced Hicube containers more than 2 years ago. Due to the increasing cost to fulfill the demand for Hicubes plus with changing vessels which lose valuable stowage i...
23/01/2007 NZ Customs Export Requirements - CEDO's
It has now been over 12 months since HM Customs introduced the requirement that all cargo exported from New Zealand must have a Customs Export Delivery Order (CEDO). Under the Act we are not permi...
10/08/2006 PDL IN CO-OPERATION WITH PIL
Notice to Shippers
Pacific Direct Line is very pleased to announce further strengthening of our alliance with globally transport company Pacific International Lines (“PIL”) of Singa...
20/04/2006 New Zealand Customs Requirements
Remember, you must have a CEDO (Customs Export Delivery Orders) before your cargo can be loaded on the vessel. NZ Customs require that an export entry must be lodged 48 hours before the goods are ship...
