News
Planned Industrial Action at Australian Airports
Attention: Shipping Manager Planned Industrial Action at Australian Airports We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of upcoming planned industrial action involving some Qantas Ground Services (QGS) and
Terminal Closure – Sydney
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Closure – Sydney We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of an upcoming terminal closure at DP World Port Botany due to a planned
Terminal Closure – Sydney
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Closure – Sydney We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of an upcoming terminal closure at DP World Port Botany due to a critical
Industry Update – September 2026
Attention: Shipping Manager Typhoon Disruption in China East Asia’s 2026 typhoon season has seen above-normal activity, with several severe typhoons detailed previously making landfall over a two-week period, resulting in severe flooding, congestion and delays in vessel operations
Europe Port Disruption Notice
Attention: Shipping Manager Europe Port Disruption Notice We have received notice of ongoing industrial action affecting several major ports across Germany and the Netherlands. In Germany, strike action is affecting Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Bremer, Wilhelmshaven, Emden and Brake from
Low Water Levels in Europe
Attention: Shipping Manager Low Water Levels in Europe We have received notice of disruption to commercial barge traffic in major European inland waterways, such as the Rhine, caused by severely low water levels. Experts say decades of delays
Typhoon Update 4
Attention: Shipping Manager Typhoon Update 4 We have received notice of more typhoon activity bringing severe weather, expected to affect major ports in China. Typhoons Saudel, Narra and Gaenari appear to be heading towards south China, bringing severe
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
Typhoon Update 3 – Super Typhoon Dolphin
Attention: Shipping Manager Typhoon Update 3 – Super Typhoon Dolphin We have received notice of more severe weather in North Asia, with Super Typhoon Dolphin potentially reaching land later this week. As reported earlier, Typhoon Bavi caused delays
Industry Update – August 2026
Attention: Shipping Manager Middle East Conflict As previously noted, we are monitoring developments from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The situation has resulted

