Another year has flown by with Christmas just around the corner! On behalf of all the staff here at Tomax Logistics we would like to wish you, your families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope that the silly season is filled with plenty of scrumptious food, laughter, joy and fun for all. It's such a special time for everyone to share in the gift of giving, and hopefully you've been good enough to receive a special present or two from Santa himself!

Thank you for your continued support of Tomax Logistics in 2019, we appreciate it immensely. We are thankful that we're able to work so closely together in a friendly and supportive relationship to meet our mutual goals. We look forward to serving your logistics needs again in 2020. Here's to Tomax achieving the ultimate in customer service, and helping you break new records in growth and profitability.

**!! MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM EVERYONE AT TOMAX !!**

Tomax Logistics will remain open for business on every working day during the festive period. Our hours over the next few weeks are as follows:

SAT 21 December - Closed
SUN 22 December - Closed
MON 23 December - Open from 6AM to 6PM
TUE 24 December - Open from 6AM to 1pm
WED 25 December - Closed - Christmas Day
THU 26 December - Closed - Boxing Day
FRI 27 December - Open from 6AM to 6PM
SAT 28 December - Closed
SUN 29 December - Closed
MON 30 December - Open from 6AM to 6PM
TUE 31 January - Open from 6AM to 1PM
WED 01 January - Closed - New Year's Day
THU 02 January - Open from 6AM to 6PM - normal trading resumes

Tomax is currently facilitating the sale of two sea-worthy (air and water tight) 45 foot high cube containers. If you need additional covered storage space in your yard or could utilise these containers for domestic transport please contact us to make an offer to purchase either one or both of these containers. A full array of photos and information is available on request. Expressions of interest can be sent to chris@tomax.com.au

From 1 January 2020, Australian Customs on behalf of Australian Quarantine will be implementing a new biosecurity cost recovery scheme. The changes are as per the table below:

If FOB Value < AUD 1,000
Entry Type	Previous Charge	Per	New Charge
All Entry Types	$0.00	Entry	$0.00
If FOB Value between AUD 1,000 and AUD 10,000
Entry Type	Previous Charge	Per	New Charge
Airfreight	$83.00	Entry	$88.00
Sea Freight	$92.00	Entry	$99.00
If FOB Value > AUD 10,000
Entry Type	Previous Charge	Per	New Charge
Airfreight	$185.00	Entry	$190.00
Sea Freight	$194.00	Entry	$201.00

These aren’t Tomax fees, these are Government fees.

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As you may have seen on our Facebook posts (if you haven’t liked Tomax yet search @TomaxLogistics), several increases have been announced to commence in January by container terminals and empty container yards. The increases range in size from 82% up to 344% of the current levels. These are significant increases and there is much consternation in the industry, but unfortunately the industry is powerless to do anything about them as we do not have the power to choose alternative providers. The shipping lines dictate which terminals and empty container parks are used, and yet they are not impacted by these increases which are charged directly to transport providers, and so they have no motivation to make any changes to increase pressure on the terminals and parks to act in a reasonable manner.

Industry bodies are continuing to apply pressure on government to step in and regulate the industry, which the government has the power to do so. It is likely that the current consultation will continue for many months before and if any action is taken. The Terminal Infrastructure Levy (now also known as the Terminal Access Charge) has been increased to as high as $139 per container by some terminals. This has increased from around $10 per container only a few years ago. Empty container park fees have also risen dramatically as they seek to cash in on the money grab, rising to as much as $55 per container.

Tomax and our various industry partners and representatives will continue to lobby for regulation and change regarding these fees and levies. For further information please contact our office on 1300 186 629.

We can't guarantee these jokes are funny but we hope they'll get you into the Christmas spirit!

Why was the turkey in the pop group?

Because he was the only one with drumsticks!



What goes "Oh, Oh, Oh"?

Santa walking backwards!



How did Scrooge win the football game?

The ghost of Christmas passed!



What do snowmen have for breakfast?

Snowflakes!



Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing?

They always drop their needles!



How does Darth Vader enjoy his Christmas Turkey?

On the dark side!