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- [ASC Lotti - AL2604 Delay](https://zentnershipping.com.au/asc-lotti-al2604-delay/) - Good day Shippers, Regrettable news, whilst sailing from Christmas Island to Singapore, the ASC Lotti experienced a mechanical issue. Upon arrival in Singapore, the issue was assessed, and it was determined that the steering gear requires significant repairs. The part needs to be sent to Europe for this work, and the ASC Lotti will
- [AL2603 - Biosecurity Incident Update #4](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2603-biosecurity-incident/) - *** 24/07/2026 Update #4 *** The ship has departed Singapore and is in transit to Christmas Island. The current ETA is PM 26/07. *** 20/07/2026 Update #3*** Fumigation has been completed, and the ship has departed Ciwandan bound for Singapore. The current ETA is 22/07. Once the ship has collected bunkers, it will head
- [Emergency Bunker Surcharge](https://zentnershipping.com.au/emergency-bunker-surcharge/) - Good Day Shippers, Due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, bunker (ship's fuel) rates have increased dramatically. As such, we are implementing an 'Emergency Bunker Surcharge' (EBS) effective immediately for voyage AL2602. The EBS will be in addition to the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) currently charged. The EBS will be applied at the following rates:
- [AL2503 Voyage Update](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2503-voyage-update/) - Good Day Shippers, **Unfortunately, no survivors were found. The ship is now heading to Christmas Island, ETA 01/08 AM** Yesterday evening, we were notified by the ship that they had received instructions from Maritime Authority to assist with a search and rescue operation for a sunken Indonesian fishing vessel 8 hours south of her position.
- [AL2502 Cocos Islands Discharge](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2502-cocos-islands-discharge/) - Good Day Shippers, Weather conditions improved yesterday, and the stevedores were able to continue discharge operations. The current estimated time for completion and departure is 02/07/2025.
- [AL2502 - Cocos Islands](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2502-cocos-islands/) - Good Day Shippers, After arriving at Cocos Islands on 14th June, the vessel began discharge operations. The crew worked until 19th June, but has unfortunately been hindered by the weather. Strong winds and heavy rains have stopped operations. Weather conditions will be monitored, and operations will commence as soon as they are favourable.
- [Fremantle Port Surcharge](https://zentnershipping.com.au/fremantle-port-surcharge/) - Good Day Shippers, We have received further notice from ASC Liner Services that a Fremantle Port Surcharge will be implemented to recover ongoing costs relating to Fremantle Port calls. These costs will come into effect from voyage AL2502 and will be charged on a voyage-by-voyage basis. We understand these changes may cause inconvenience, and appreciate
- [Port Closure at Christmas Island](https://zentnershipping.com.au/port-closure-at-christmas-island/) - To All Island Shippers, Linx Port Services has advised us, that Christmas Island Port will be closed, whilst the Mooring System in Flying Fish Cove is being upgraded. Currently, no definite closure date has not been received, nor is the length of time the port will be closed known. The Lotti is currently scheduled to
- [AL2407 Ship Operations at Christmas Island](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2407-ship-operations-at-christmas-island/) - Good Day, Shippers, The ship arrived at Christmas Island on Sunday 26th January and berthed on Monday 27th January. The stevedores successfully discharged ten containers and a portion of the break bulk cargo. However, due to deteriorating weather conditions, operations had to be halted. Currently, the outlook suggests that weather will not permit further operations
- [Christmas Island LCL Deliveries](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-lcl-deliveries/) - Good Day Shippers, We have received notification from our LCL agent on Christmas Island, Acker Pty Ltd, that due to increased operating costs, they have had to review their operating procedures and concluded that they can no longer offer a delivery service for all LCL goods on Christmas Island. Taking effect from voyage AL2502,
- [Fremantle Berthing and Operational Delays](https://zentnershipping.com.au/fremantle-berthing-and-operational-delays/) - Good Day Shippers, Please find attached a letter from ASC Liner Services concerning the ongoing delays the vessel, ASC Lotti, is experiencing berthing at Fremantle. These delays are not only affecting our sailing schedule but are also increasing ASC Liner Services' costs, including time charter, bunkers, stevedoring, and other related port expenses. Currently, ASC Liner
- [AL2406 Christmas Island Operations 22/12/24](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2406-christmas-island-operations-22-12-24/) - Good Day Shippers, The ASC Lotti arrived at Xmas Island pm on 21st December. Due to the swell conditions in Flying Fish Cove, we could not berth the ship the next day, the 22nd December. The ASC Lotti will have to wait at Xmas Island until the weather improves and allows us to berth the
- [AL2406 Christmas Island Operations](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2406-christmas-island-operations/) - Good Day Shippers, After arriving to Christmas Island on the 5th of December, we were informed the weather outlook was unfavourable to conduct operations and would remain unfavourable for the foreseeable future. The decision was made to depart Christmas Island on Saturday the 7th of December. A southbound call to Christmas Island will be made
- [AL2406 Cocos Islands Operations](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2406-cocos-islands-operations-2/) - Good Day Shippers, The vessel commences discharge operations on Saturday, 30th November, and has continued over the weekend. Operations are scheduled to be completed on the afternoon of December 2nd, after which the vessel will depart. Christmas Island ETA 5th December.
- [AL2406 Cocos Islands Operations](https://zentnershipping.com.au/al2406-cocos-islands-operations/) - Good Day Shippers, Due to adverse weather conditions at Cocos Islands, vessel operations are not able to take place. High swell and winds have hampered stevedoring operations. We will continue to provide updates as they come to hand.
- [Cocos Islands Stevedoring and Container Transport Rates](https://zentnershipping.com.au/cocos-islands-stevedoring-and-container-transport-rates/) - To Cocos Islands shippers, We have been advised by the Cocos Co-operative that the following rate increases and changes to service parameters: LCL - $685/RT FPOE Biosecurity fee LCL - $25/RT 20ft container transport Home Island Jetty – $1,000 per 20’ container West Island Zone 1 (Settlement/Q Station/Fuel Farm) – $870 per 20’ container West
- [Cocos Islands Weather Surcharge Rates](https://zentnershipping.com.au/cocos-islands-weather-surcharge-rates/) - To All Cocos Islands Shippers, With voyage AL2404 coming up, the Cocos Islands Weather Surcharge has been calculated at the following rates: $350 per 20’ container $15 per revenue tonne for LCL $80 per revenue tonne for break bulk cargo. As previously mentioned, these charges will be effect from AL2404 and be monitored
- [Christmas Island Wharf Infrastructure Surcharge](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-wharf-infrastructure-surcharge/) - Good Day Shippers, Due to the breakdown of the Favco Wharf crane at Christmas Island, additional transport charges have been incurred to shift containers and cargo from Flying Fish Cove Jetty to CI Wharf. As such, we are implementing a "Wharf Infrastructure Breakdown Surcharge" until the Favco Wharf crane is operational and the use of
- [Cocos Islands Weather Surcharge](https://zentnershipping.com.au/cocos-islands-weather-surcharge/) - To All Cocos Islands Shippers, The ASC Lotti discharged all cargo at Cocos Island on voyage AL2401NB and departed on 14th March. Unfortunately, the ship lost four days because it had to wait until weather conditions improved to allow the ship to be worked. As a result of the above delays, ASC Liner Services
- [Christmas Voyage](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-voyage/) - Good Day Shippers, Please note that voyage AL2305 will be the final voyage that will call into Cocos and Christmas Islands before the Christmas holiday period. Any Christmas items should be sent on voyage AL2304 or AL2305. Thank you.
- [Changes to Documentation Fees](https://zentnershipping.com.au/changes-to-documentation-fees/) - Good Day Shippers, With changes to process of raising and lodging of export shipments with Australian Customs over the past few years, Zentner Shipping have made the decision to amend how we charge shippers for processing cargo for export. This charge is referred to as our documentation fees. The current documentation fee of $25 will
- [Farewell to the Borkum](https://zentnershipping.com.au/farewell-to-the-borkum/) - Good Day Shippers, Voyage BK2301 will be the last voyage for the Borkum. The new ship is called ASC Lotti, further details below and on the shipping schedule. First voyage will be designated AL2301.
- [Borkum BK2207 Update #2](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-bk2207-update-2/) - Dear Shippers, With weather conditions worsening over the coming week, along with bunker levels of the ship and other cargo commitments, the decision was made to depart Christmas Island. A south bound call will be made to discharge cargo in late February. We will continue to update the shipping schedule and provide information as it
- [Borkum BK2207 Update](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-bk2207-update/) - Dear Shippers, The Borkum arrived at Christmas Island on Tuesday 31/01. Due to unfavourable weather conditions caused by two low pressure systems to the SE and SW of the island, the ship has not been able to berth. As a result the Borkum has been drifting off island waiting for the weather to subside. The
- [Christmas Closure](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-closure/) - Good Day Shippers, Zentner Shipping will be closed from Friday 23rd December 2022 and reopen for operations on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. We wish all shippers a safe and happy holiday period.
- [Borkum Update](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-update/) - Good Morning Shippers, Borkum departed Fremantle on Friday (07/10) and is bound for Cocos Islands. Current ETAs are as follows: Cocos - 13/10 Christmas - 17/10. Dry docking is still scheduled for late November/early December after BK2206.
- [Borkum BK2205 Update](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-bk2205-update/) - *** Borkum Update 03/10/2022 *** Good Morning Shippers, Repairs to the ship's crane have been completed and we are waiting for load testing to be carried out. Once completed, ship operations can continue. All going well, the ship is scheduled to depart on Wednesday 05/10. Cocos ETA 11/10 Christmas ETA 14/10 Further update will be
- [Borkum Dry Docking](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-dry-docking/) - Good Day Shippers, We have received notice from the owners of the Borkum that the vessel must go into dry dock for routine inspection and maintenance. It is expected that dry docking will take 3-4 weeks to be completed. At this stage, it is anticipated that dry docking will be carried out after voyage BK2206
- [Biosecurity Surcharge 2/9](https://zentnershipping.com.au/biosecurity-surcharge-2-9/) - New “BIOSECURITY SURCHARGE” The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, have now introduced a new FPOE (First Point of Entry) facility on West Island. All cargo now arriving onto Cocos Island must now go through this FPOE facility on West Island. This includes all cargo for both West and Home Island.
- [Shipping Rate Increase BK2202](https://zentnershipping.com.au/shipping-rate-increase-bk2202/) - To All Island Shippers, The Time Charter for the charter of the “BORKUM” has just been re-negotiated for another 12 month period. Unfortunately with shipping rates at an all time high, and demand for suitably sized ships out-stripping supply. The owners of the “BORKUM” have made a substantial increase in daily hire rate.
- [Borkum Voyage Update 24/03](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-update-24-03/) - Good Afternoon, Labour to work the vessel has been confirmed and operations will commence 26/03. It's great the have progress with this Fremantle call and we hope for smoother sailing throughout the rest of the voyage.
- [Borkum Voyage Update 21/03](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-voyage-update-21-03/) - Good Day Shippers, The Borkum arrived into Fremantle on 16/03 and is currently waiting at anchorage. Due to the high number of vessels in port and heavy congestion at the berth there is an issue with securing sufficient labour to work the Borkum. Coupled with this, a portion of the stevedore workforce is in isolation
- [Zentner Shipping Industry Bulletin #3](https://zentnershipping.com.au/zentner-shipping-industry-bulletin-3/) - Good day shippers, With the current situation between Ukraine and Russia not ending in the short term, crude oil prices have increased sharply. In fact, the rate jumped nearly USD60/tonne in one day. This has had a great effect on bunker prices, and the rate has increased to over USD1000/tonne. An increase of USD200/tonne
- [Borkum Voyage Update 23/2](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-voyage-update-23-2/) - After waiting nearly two weeks at Christmas Island for the swell to subside and allow discharge operations to commence at the crane berth, the BORKUM has finally managed to discharge all Fremantle full containers and break bulk cargo onto Christmas Island. The stevedores also managed to back load all returning full containers and some empty
- [FREMANTLE EMERGENCY CONGESTION SURCHARGE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/fremantle-emergency-congestion-surcharge/) - To All Shippers On the recent call of the Borkum into Fremantle, we experienced unprecedented delays in berthing/working the ship in Fremantle port. These delays included port congestion, wharf congestion and delays in working our ship at the berth. As a result the Borkum was delayed in Fremantle by over two weeks. In order to
- [Swell Weather Voyage Update 16/2](https://zentnershipping.com.au/swell-weather-voyage-update-16-2/) - The Borkum arrived at Christmas Island on the 10th February but due to swell conditions in FFC, it has yet to berth and be discharged. Until the swell subsides the ship cannot be safely unloaded. It is anticipated weather conditions will improve next week, and hopefully we can berth the Borkum and discharge cargo onto
- [Driveway Upgrade 11/2](https://zentnershipping.com.au/driveway-upgrade/) - Zentner Shipping would like to let all couriers, suppliers and island clients know that Friday 11th February all deliveries will be closed due to site works. Unless a booking has been made normal deliveries will take place from Monday 14th February at 8.00am. Thank you for your understanding.
- [Zentner Shipping Industry Bulletin #2](https://zentnershipping.com.au/zentner-shipping-industry-bulletin-2/) - Good day shippers, The last few months has seen heavy congestion in Fremantle Port, both in waiting time to berth and cargo congestion on the wharf itself. It has affected all shipping services into the Port, including our own where the Borkum was waiting 8 days for a berth and had 10 days of
- [Borkum Voyage Update 19/1](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-voyage-update-19-1/) - The Borkum voyage BK2107 has now berthed in Fremantle harbour after waiting on anchor for nine days. Discharge and back loading will be slower than usual due to the volume of other import cargo on the wharf and labour rostering issues preventing around the clock discharge and loading operations. The very hot weather in Fremantle
- [Borkum Voyage Update 28/1](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-voyage-update-28-1/) - The Borkum voyage BK2107 sailed from Fremantle at 7.30pm on Thursday 27th January and is now heading for Cocos Islands with an ETA of late on the 2nd February. All going well the ETA at Christmas Island is 10th February.
- [Fremantle Port Authority - Proposed New Rules of Engagement](https://zentnershipping.com.au/fremantle-port-authority-proposed-new-rules-of-engagement/) - Zentner Shipping have recently been informed of proposed changes to the Fremantle Ports Authority's berthing rules, guidelines and scheduling. We have gone through these new guidelines and believe there is concern for potential congestion to result from their implementation. Under these guidelines, any vessels can be instructed to vacate it's berth at the sole discretion
- [Zentner Shipping Industry Bulletin #1](https://zentnershipping.com.au/zentner-shipping-industry-bulletin-1/) - Good day shippers, As we move into the new year, we wanted to give you a look into the current condition of the global shipping industry. The industry has experienced dramatic disruptions to global supply chains as well as high demand for vessels and containers. This demand has out-stripped supply, which has in
- [Borkum Update BK2105](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-update-bk2106/) - The Borkum arrived into Fremantle last week on the 24th of August and went to anchor waiting for a berth in the harbour. Various port issues out of Zentner Shipping's control have meant that we have only now got a berth. The Borkum will start work at 11 Berth on Thursday morning 2nd of September.
- [22/7 BAF =  Bunker Adjustment Factor](https://zentnershipping.com.au/22-7-baf-bunker-adjustment-factor/) - To all clients, The price of bunkers or fuel for operating the Borkum has seen a dramatic increase in the last 6 months. The Borkum uses LSMGO (Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil) as bunkers/fuel, and the tonne rate for LSMGO has increased significantly over the last 6 voyages to the islands. In discussions with
- [Swell Surcharge 26/5](https://zentnershipping.com.au/swell-surcharge-26-5/) - To all Island Shippers: After one of the worst swell seasons at Xmas Island in the last 20 years, we have hopefully seen the worst and things will return to normal. Seven attempts were made by the “Borkum” to discharge containers at Xmas Island on voyages BK2009, BK2101 and BK2102. A total of 19 days
- [LOCKDOWN](https://zentnershipping.com.au/lockdown/) - Due to the 5 day lockdown implemented by the WA Government , Zentner Shipping has made precautions to keep everyone that works here safe. Because of the lockdown the offices are now closed until further notice. Please make your way around to Door 7. A mask must be worn at all times whether you are
- [Borkum Voyage Update 6/4](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-voyage-update-6-4/) - Cocos & Christmas Island Shippers The Borkum arrived at Christmas Island from Fremantle on Thursday April 1st and commenced discharging containers. However the weather deteriorated during the day and the ship had to vacate the berth at 5.30pm after a mooring line snapped. By this time 41 containers had been discharged. The ship stayed off
- [Borkum Voyage Update 30/3](https://zentnershipping.com.au/borkum-voyage-update-30-3/) - To take advantage of the good weather at Christmas Island and to discharge all her cargo, the Borkum is diverting to Christmas Island and is expected there on Thursday the 1st of April. The Borkum will then sail directly to Cocos Island with an ETA of Saturday the 3rd of April and then continue her
- [Swell Weather Voyage Update 3/3](https://zentnershipping.com.au/swell-weather-voyage-update-3-3-2021/) - Christmas Island Shippers When the Borkum calls at Christmas Island southbound from Singapore on or around the 10th of March, assuming all going well and the weather permits, the ship will be able to discharge 24 containers from the deck only. Due to Fremantle cargo also being on the hatch covers and below on the
- [Swell Weather Voyage Update 26/2](https://zentnershipping.com.au/swell-weather-voyage-update-26-2/) - Christmas Island shippers The Borkum is currently heading to Singapore to restow and collect other contracted cargo before heading back to Christmas Island and Fremantle. The online Sailing Schedule has been amended with the latest information. Weather permitting the ship will be back at Christmas Island around the 10th March. The aim is to discharge
- [Swell Weather Voyage Update 25/2](https://zentnershipping.com.au/swell-weather-voyage-update/) - Christmas Island Shippers The Borkum arrived back at Christmas Island yesterday, February 24th, and was able to secure to the outer mooring buoys and discharge 15 containers before the weather deteriorated and the ship was required to depart Flying Fish Cove. At the earlier call last week the ship managed to also discharge 15 reefers
- [Swell and Bad Weather Notice](https://zentnershipping.com.au/swell-and-bad-weather-notice/) - The Borkum arrived last night at Christmas Island from Singapore ready to discharge the BK2009 cargo today, the weather conditions in Flying Fish Cove however are not suitable for the ship to safely work. Zentner Shipping and ASC have been in frequent discussion with the Harbour Master and the Manager of Complete Stevedoring on Christmas
- [General Notice 11/01](https://zentnershipping.com.au/general-notice-11-01/) - To All Xmas Island Shippers, We have just received notification from ASC Liner Services that the Borkum has been instructed to depart Xmas Island and continue onto Singapore. After discussions with Stevedoring Manager, the prognosis was that the bad weather conditions, which is preventing the Borkum from berthing at Xmas Island, is expected to last
- [Dampier COVID Isolation](https://zentnershipping.com.au/dampier-covid-isolation/) - We have just received notification from Harbour Master in Dampier, that we cannot come into the port until the 16th December. We have Dampier cargo loaded on board the Borkum which was loaded in Jakarta on the 2nd December. The Borkum was due into Dampier on the 7th December, however as a result of Covid
- [Biosecurity Requirements -  Container Tarping](https://zentnershipping.com.au/biosecurity-requirements-container-tarping/) - Dear Christmas Island container shippers, Zentner Shipping have just been advised by the Biosecurity National Coordination Centre of upgraded requirements for the transport of containers off the wharf that have been directed for washing. All containers, both full and empty, that are shipped back from Christmas Island are individually inspected by a Biosecurity officer and
- [RATE INCREASE INFORMATION AS OF 10th MARCH 2020](https://zentnershipping.com.au/rate-increase-information-as-of-10th-march-2020/) - Christmas Island Shippers Zentner Shipping have been advised by Complete Stevedoring & Freight Solutions (CSFS) on Christmas Island of a stevedoring rate increase effective from MV Borkum’s voyage BK2004 in May 2020. CSFS provide the stevedoring services to the Borkum when the vessel calls at Christmas Island. Stevedoring covers the unloading and reloading of the
- [Christmas Holiday Closures](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-holiday-closures/) - Zentner Shipping will be closing down over the Christmas and New Year period from the 24th December 2020 at 12.00pm noon and will not re-open again until the 4th January 2021.From everyone at Zentner Shipping we wish you all a Merry Christmas with all your families and friends and have a safe New Year.See you
- [COVID-19 Update - Social Distancing](https://zentnershipping.com.au/covid-19-update-social-distancing/) - To all visitors, We have now re-opened the front office for all visitors. Please adhere to the 1.5m social distancing rules that we have in place as you enter the office. We have placed a blue sticker on the ground marking the safe distance when talking to our office staff. If you are feeling unwell
- [COVID-19 Update 19-03-2020](https://zentnershipping.com.au/covid-19-update-19-03-2020/) - Cocos and Christmas Island Residents, Zentner Shipping understands the vital and continuing need to maintain the shipping service to the Islands during the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing supply of food, mail, medical items and vital spare parts is critical to the Australians we service on the Cocos and Christmas Islands. The Zentner Shipping management team
- [CHARGES FOR DETENTION AT CHRISTMAS AND COCOS ISLANDS](https://zentnershipping.com.au/charges-for-detention-at-christmas-and-cocos-islands/) - Zentner Shipping has just received notification from ASC Liner Services in Singapore, that effective from BORKUM voyage BK1902, ASC Liner Services will be charging out for any and all costs associated with delays to cargo operations/working the ship at either Cocos or Christmas Islands. At Christmas Island, ASC Liner Services will also be charging out
- [Environmental Fuel Surcharge](https://zentnershipping.com.au/environmental-fuel-surcharge/) - Cocos and Christmas Island Shippers General Notice 2/2019 Further to our advice provided in General Notice 1/2019, Zentner Shipping has now received notification from ASC Liner Services in Singapore of the introduction of an Environmental Fuel Surcharge for shipping containers to both Cocos and Christmas Island. The surcharge is to cover the additional ongoing costs
- [Reduction of Sulphur Oxide Emissions](https://zentnershipping.com.au/1747-2/) - To All Shippers, The IMO (International Maritime Organization), is a specialized agency of the United Nations. The IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. As part of its responsibility it has regulated that all ships operating in international waters must significantly reduce their sulphur oxide emissions.
- [COVID-19 Precautions](https://zentnershipping.com.au/covid-19-precautions/) - As COVID-19 has now been classed as a country wide pandemic, Zentner Shipping is closing it's receivals and office areas for the whole of Monday 16th March to take the necessary steps to implicate a sectioned off quarantine area for all delivery drivers and island residents. This is to not only protect all the staff
- [COVID-19 Procedures](https://zentnershipping.com.au/covid-19-procedures/) - Now that the precautions are in place at Zentner Shipping there are a few changes that we have implemented. The front office will no longer be open to anyone outside of the staff working here. All visitors MUST proceed to Door 7 and be signed in through there. Unless you have an appointment scheduled with
- [RATE INCREASE INFORMATION AS OF 31st JULY 2019](https://zentnershipping.com.au/rate-increase-information-as-of-31st-july-2019/) - General Notice 1/2019 Zentner Shipping has received notification from ASC Liner Services in Singapore, of an increase in the base rate for shipping containers for both Cocos and Christmas Island. ASC Liner Services have also advised they will introduce a CAF and BAF surcharge. A copy of the letter from ASC Liner Services is attached
- [CHANGES TO ASCL MICHELE VOYAGE MZ1809](https://zentnershipping.com.au/changes-to-ascl-michele-voyage-mz1809/) - Tuesday 29 January 2019 The ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1809 was not able to berth at Christmas Island over the weekend due to swell conditions in the port, ASCL Michele has now sailed to Cocos Island to complete discharge there and will then sail back to Christmas Island with a new ETA of Saturday 2 February 2019.
- [CHANGE TO ASCL MICHELE VOYAGE MZ1809 PORT CALLS](https://zentnershipping.com.au/change-to-ascl-michele-voyage-mz1809-port-calls/) - The ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1809 will be calling at Christmas Island first on the coming sailing from Fremantle, ASCL Michele will arrive at Christmas Island while the Marine Pilots are available, ETA will be 25 January 2019. ASCL Michele will then proceed to Cocos Island with an ETA of 27 January 2019, all going well.
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND PILOTAGE SURCHARGE - JANUARY 2019](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-pilotage-surcharge-january-2019/) - Christmas Island Shippers Christmas Island Pilotage Surcharge – January 2019 Christmas Island Marine Pilots have advised there will be no pilots on island when the scheduled call of the “ASCL Michele” Voyage MZ1809 is due to arrive at Christmas Island in January 2019. Without a Marine Pilot we cannot berth the “ASCL Michele” at the
- [LCL RATE INCREASE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/lcl-rate-increase/) - General Notice 1-2018 dated 19 April 2018 advised of a rise in the Full Container (FCL) Sea Freight rate. The Loose Container Load (LCL) Sea Freight rate for small consignments needs to rise as well. Effective from ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1805 the Cocos Island LCL rate will increase by $25 per cubic metre, Christmas Island
- [GENERAL NOTICE 2-2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/general-notice-2-2018/) - General Notice 2-2018 Commencing from Voyage MZ1809 the ASCL Michele will NOT be calling Southbound at Christmas Island during the coming swell season to minimize possible service delays. Cargo for Fremantle including FULL and EMPTY containers will be collected on the Northbound call of each voyage. Cargo from Singapore for Christmas Island will be delivered
- [**GENERAL NOTICE 1-2018**](https://zentnershipping.com.au/general-notice-1-2018/) - General Notice 1-2018 Christmas Island Shipping Update Zentner Shipping has received notification from ASC Liner Services in Singapore of an increase in the base container and breakbulk rates for shipping cargo to both Christmas and Cocos Islands. A copy of the letter from ASCL Liner Services is attached below. ⇒**ASC Liner Services Notice April 2018**⇐
- [SHIPPING UPDATE - 17 APRIL 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/shipping-update-17-april-2018/) - The expected departure of ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1803 from Fremantle is 17 April 2018, due to port congestion on Christmas Island, the ASCL Michele will sail direct from Fremantle to Christmas Island with an ETA of 24 April 2018. Once all cargo has been unloaded, the ASCL Michele will then sail onto Cocos (Keeling) Island
- [SHIPPING UPDATE - 28 MARCH 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/shipping-update-28-march-2018/) - ASCL Michele has completed dry docking and scheduled to depart the shipyard on Thursday 29 March 2018, she will then proceed to Singapore for loading, before continuing onto Pasir Gudang to back load all the containers discharged from Voyage MZ1802. ASCL Michele will then proceed to Christmas Island with an ETA of 4 or 5
- [URGENT SHIPPING UPDATE - 16 MARCH 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update-16-march-2018/) - MV ASCL Michele arrived at Christmas Island 15 March at 18:00 hours local time. We have been informed that the weather doesn’t allow for any operations at the rock or crane berth today. There are currently two vessels ahead of MV ASCL Michele before she is able to commence her cargo operations, under normal circumstances
- [URGENT SHIPPING UPDATE - 12 JANUARY 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update-4/) - ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1707 arrived off Christmas Island on Thursday 11 January at 13.30pm and is now waiting off the Island for weather conditions to improve sufficiently for cargo work to commence at the crane berth. Current indications are that no work will be possible until at least next Tuesday, the 16 January at the
- [SHIPPING UPDATE - 24 JANUARY 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/shipping-update/) - ASCL Michele is making a special call at Christmas Island on 2 February and weather permitting will discharge all refrigerated containers, Jet fuel and Dangerous Goods containers. The vessel will then return to Singapore to collect the balance of containers from Voyage MZ1707 and will call again south bound at Christmas Island on 14 February
- [URGENT SHIPPING UPDATE - 15 JANUARY 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update-5/) - The latest weather update from Christmas Island has pushed out the next possible berthing date into next week due to the weather patterns currently being experienced around the island. The ASCL Michele will therefore sail today (Monday 15 January 2018) for Singapore for fuel, it is anticipated that the ASCL Michele will be back at
- [SHIPPING UPDATE - 1 FEBRUARY 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update-6/) - ASCL Michele arrived at Christmas Island Northbound on Voyage MZ1707 on 11 January, the port was closed due to heavy swell in Flying Fish Cove and had been for the previous 6 days. ASCL Michele waited off the Island until the 15 January, when with no foreseeable break in the weather being forecast, the ship
- [SHIPPING UPDATE - 1 FEBRUARY 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update-6/) - ASCL Michele arrived at Christmas Island Northbound on Voyage MZ1707 on 11 January, the port was closed due to heavy swell in Flying Fish Cove and had been for the previous 6 days. ASCL Michele waited off the Island until the 15 January, when with no foreseeable break in the weather being forecast, the ship
- [SHIPPING UPDATE - 20 FEBRUARY 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/shipping-update-2/) - ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1802 arrived at Christmas Island from Singapore on Monday afternoon 19 February. Discharge of containers is due to commence this Thursday 22 February. From Christmas Island the ASCL Michele will then proceed to Fremantle with an ETA of 28 February to load and return to Cocos and Christmas Island.
- [SHIPPING UPDATE - 8 FEBRUARY 2018](https://zentnershipping.com.au/shipping-update-8-feb-2018/) - ASCL Michele commenced discharging containers on Wednesday 7 February and has now completed discharging all refrigerated containers, aviation fuel and dangerous goods containers from Voyage MZ1707. The ASCL Michele will then be heading to Singapore to load the remaining general containers and break bulk for delivery back to Christmas Island.
- [2017 CHRISTMAS NOTICE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-notice/)
- [SOUTHBOUND CALLS AT CHRISTMAS ISLAND](https://zentnershipping.com.au/south-bound-calls-at-christmas-island/) - ASCL Michele will not be calling Southbound at Christmas Island during the coming swell season to minimize possible service delays. Southbound cargo for Fremantle will be collected on the north bound call of each voyage. Cargo from Singapore for Christmas Island will be delivered on the north bound call.
- [URGENT SHIPPING UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update-3/) - ASCL Michele re-entered the port this morning to commence the second day of cargo discharge, however the swell conditions deteriorated and it became unsafe to work the ship and she was sent back to sea. With no Marine Pilot available over the weekend, the ship has been sent to Singapore, 45 containers were discharged on
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND CRANE UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-crane-update/) - Zentner Shipping has been advised that there will be no crane available to discharge ASCL Michele on our expected arrival at Christmas Island on the 16 March. ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1701 will complete normal operations at Cocos Island on 13/14 March and will then sail direct to Singapore where all cargo will be discharged to
- [ASCL MICHELE SAILS FROM THE COCOS ISLANDS](https://zentnershipping.com.au/ascl-michele-sails-from-the-cocos-islands/) - ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1701 completed unloading at Cocos on Thursday 16 March and has sailed for Singapore. ETA at Singapore is 21 March all going well. A revised ETA at Christmas Island will be provided as soon as crane availability to discharge the ship is confirmed.
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND CRANE UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-crane-update-2/) - 22 March 2017 General Notice 3-2017 CHRISTMAS ISLAND CRANE UPDATE As a result of the wharf crane on Christmas Island breaking down, ASCL Michele has not been able to discharge cargo at the island. The shipping line is waiting on advice from CI Ports as to when a crane will be available at Christmas Island
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND CRANE UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-crane-update-3/) - 29 March 2017 General Notice 4-2017 Christmas Island Crane Update The shipping line has now received notification from CI Ports that the mine will make their crane available to discharge cargo from ASCL Michele on the 11 April 2017. ASCL Michele will complete her current bookings and proceed to Singapore arriving on the 31 March
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND SHIPPING UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-shipping-update/) - 3 April 2017 General Notice 5-2017 Christmas Island Crane Update ASCL Michele has departed Singapore with all cargo back loaded from voyage MZ1701 and is due at Christmas Island AM on the 6 April 2017 ready to discharge containers once the Mine crane becomes available. Further updates on the ETA Fremantle and Voyage MZ1702 will
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND CRANE UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-crane-updte/) - 6 April 2017 General Notice 6-2017 Christmas Island Crane Update ASCL Michele has arrived at Christmas Island this morning and has commenced drifting offshore ready to discharge containers once the Christmas Island Phosphate’s Mine crane becomes available. Further updates on ASCL Michele’s ETA into Fremantle and Voyage MZ1702 will be provide once discharge is underway.
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND SHIPPING UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-shipping-update-2/) - ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1702 will now be calling into Christmas Island before Cocos Island on the current voyage. The change to the usual rotation has been caused by repair work to the Christmas Island moorings scheduled to commence on the 10 May 2017. All going well, ETA at Christmas Island is 5 May 2017 and ETA
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND SHIPPING UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-shipping-update-3/) - 18 July 2017 General Notice 7-2017 Christmas Island Shipping Update Zentner Shipping Pty Ltd has been advised by our Christmas Island Agents that they will be increasing the cargo unpack and delivery component of the LCL cargo rate to Christmas Island. With effect from Voyage MZ1705, sailing from Fremantle in September, the LCL freight rate
- [CHRISTMAS CARGO UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-cargo-update/) - All cargo required on Christmas or Cocos Island for the 2017 Christmas period should be shipped on the next sailing - Voyage MZ1706. If you need further information on the shipping times for the Christmas period, please see our Shipping Schedule (the Shipping Schedule is updated every Monday) or you can contact our office.
- [SAILING DATES FROM ASCL MICHELE VOYAGE MZ1702](https://zentnershipping.com.au/sailing-dates-from-ascl-michele/) - Bon Voyage!! The ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1702 has left port on 28 April headed for Cocos Island. Please stay tuned for further updates and schedule changes. ETA Cocos Island 5 May and Christmas Island 7 May.
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND CRANE BREAKDOWN UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-crane-breakdown-update/) - General Notice 1-2017 Christmas Island Crane Breakdown Update ASCL Michele is preparing to load and sail as planned and is due at Christmas Island approximately 14-15 March 2017. With the wharf crane not operating, the plan is to secure the vessel to the outer moorings and use the ships cranes and the Stevedore’s barges to
- [ASCL MICHELE VOYAGE MZ1701 DEPARTS FREMANTLE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/ascl-michele-departs-fremantle/) - ASCL Michele Voyage MZ1701 departed Fremantle on the evening of Tuesday 7 March 2017. ETA Cocos Island is Monday 13 March and ETA Christmas Island is Thursday 16 March 2017.
- [CHRISTMAS ISLAND WHARF CRANE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/christmas-island-wharf-crane/) - Zentner shipping was advised on Wednesday 22 February that a critical fault had developed in the Flying Fish Cove wharf crane on Friday the 17 February. We are awaiting further advice on the cranes expected repair time and alternate stevedoring plans. The current sailing and container packing schedule is being maintained which will see the
- [HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!](https://zentnershipping.com.au/happy-new-year/) - Zentner Shipping would like wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2017. We hope you all enjoyed your Christmas with family and friends and enjoyed the time to relax and indulge this festive break. We look forward to seeing you all in this new year and wish everyone all the best. Please stay tuned for
- [WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/welcome-to-our-new-website/) - Welcome to the new face of Zentner Shipping. All you need to know about shipping your goods to and from either Cocos and Christmas Islands is easily available at your finger tips. Within the website you will find all the information you need to assist you with: * General Inquiries * Latest news and updates
- [OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE OPERATING DATES](https://zentnershipping.com.au/office-and-warehouse-operating-dates/) - Zentner Shipping would like to let everyone know that we will be closed on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th January for Australia Day. Please advise all suppliers that they will need to reschedule their deliveries to suit these changes. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th Closed - Public Holiday Closed Closed Closed
- [DELIVERY TERMS AND CONDITIONS](https://zentnershipping.com.au/delivery-terms-and-conditions/) - When ordering goods/supplies please make it very clear to your Suppliers that palletised deliveries must be packed onto 1160mm x 1160mm plain pallets. This is a requirement as stated on our website – www.zentnershipping.com.au – Zentner Shipping “Terms and Conditions”, page 2, paragraph 6. Failing to comply with this request may result in your cargo
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND](https://zentnershipping.com.au/important-notice-for-business-owners-on-christmas-island/) - Due to circumstances beyond our control, Australia Post have wrongly posted all the Suppliers Invoices that are posted to Acker by International Standard Postage and not Express Post as per Zentner Shipping's normal procedures.
- [URGENT SHIPPING UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update-2/) - The wharf crane on Christmas Island has now been repaired and is operational, however, the crane berth still remains unworkable due to the swell. Conditions at the crane berth are improving and it is hoped that we will be able to begin discharging containers from the ASCL Michelle tomorrow.
- [URGENT SHIPPING UPDATE](https://zentnershipping.com.au/urgent-shipping-update/) - URGENT SHIPPING UPDATE Due to problems associated with the breakdown of the wharf crane on Christmas Island and prospect of spare parts not arriving onto the island until Friday 10 February 2017, at the earliest, the decision was made to mitigate lost time and sail the ASCL Michele onto Singapore. Once containers have been re-stowed

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