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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season 2023-2024
Attention: Shipping Manager The 2023 -2024 BMSB season is about to commence, from departure at origin 1st September 2023 to arrival in Australia by 30th April 2024 (inclusive). We would like to remind you of the strict measures that
Canadian West Coast – Strike Re-Commences
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received news that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada rejected the tentative agreement reached on July 13, 2023, with Strike action resuming as of 16:30 PST, July 18 (local time). The ILWU
Industry Update – July 2023
Attention: Shipping Manager Increase to Full Import Declaration charges effective from 1st July 2023: The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have recently released notice of completion of its comprehensive review of the biosecurity cost recovery arrangement. The outcome
Melbourne/Newcastle Ports affected by protests – Update
Attention: Shipping Manager An update to our last briefing, as below; Protestors from Blockade Australia are still simultaneously blocking operations of ports in Melbourne and Newcastle. These protests are expected to cause significant delays each day they occur. Police
USA West Coast labor negotiations – Update
Attention: Shipping Manager Situation on USA WC: We have been informed that negotiations around labor contracts on the West Coast have finally had some success, averting significant fallout to the supply chain. Late on Wednesday night, the
Melbourne/Brisbane/Newcastle Ports affected by protests
Attention: Shipping Manager We have been informed that Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle Ports have affected by coordinated climate protests. Large delays have been caused, as the protests have blocked busy motorways with access in and out of the ports.
Los Angeles/Long Beach Ports shutdown – Update 1
Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our update yesterday, we have had information overnight that TTI, the largest terminal at Long Beach, has put a hold on all trucking orders for Monday. Unofficial disputes over wages, safety measures, automation, and
Industry Update – June 2023
Conclusion of the 2022/23 BMSB season: Please be informed the BMSB 2022/2023 season has concluded as of 1st May 2023. Goods shipped on board vessels departing from BMSB identified target risk countries on or after 1st May 2023, will
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) Entry into Force 31 May 2023
Attention: Shipping Manager The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) enters into force on 31st May 2023. This will remove tariffs on over 99% of Australian goods exported to the UK and over 98% of UK originating goods imported
Industry Update – May 2023
Situation in Asia: Some shipping lines have been forced to withdraw China-Australia services after rates have dropped around 91%, compared to April 2022. The expected rebound in China’s exports after the Lunar New Year holiday in January didn’t materialise,
