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...