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Industry Update – October 2025
Attention: Shipping Manager USA Government Shutdown The first USA government shutdown in seven years has caused concern, with experts warning it could trigger delays, disruptions, and higher costs throughout global supply chains. Experts say that global trade is
Potential Delays – Melbourne
Attention: Shipping Manager Potential Delays – Melbourne We have received notice from carriers that due to high wind conditions across Melbourne, several Empty Container Parks and Terminals have reported operational disruptions today. For safety reasons, access restrictions and
Terminal Delays – Melbourne
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Delays – Melbourne Terminal closure We have received notice from our partners that VICT Terminal has announced significant disruption to terminal access due to protestors blocking entry. Bookings have been cancelled at this stage.
Industry Update – September 2025
Attention: Shipping Manager VICT Enterprise Agreement We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of a significant industrial development, with Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) confirming that it has
Terminal Shutdowns – Adelaide & Brisbane
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Shutdowns – Adelaide & Brisbane We have received notice from ACFS Port Logistics of upcoming terminal shutdowns at FACT Terminal in Adelaide and Patrick Terminal in Brisbane. FACT Terminal – Adelaide will be closed
Terminal Closure – Brisbane
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Closure – Brisbane We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of an upcoming terminal shutdown at Patrick Terminal Fisherman Islands. All ship and yard
Terminal Closure – Melbourne
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Closure – Melbourne We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) that Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has temporarily closed its gates due to a
Potential delays due to weather – Melbourne & Adelaide
Attention: Shipping Manager High Winds in Melbourne We have received notice that due to severe high winds in Melbourne yesterday and overnight, operations across terminals continue to be impacted. Empty Container Parks experienced intermittent closures throughout yesterday causing
Terminal Outage – Brisbane
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Outage – Brisbane We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of an upcoming scheduled IT outage at DP World Brisbane Terminal. The outage is
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season 2025-2026
Attention: Shipping Manager The 2025-2026 BMSB season will shortly be commencing; from departure at origin 1st September 2025 to arrival in Australia by 30th April 2026 (inclusive). We would like to remind you of the strict measures that