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Attention: Shipping Manager FTA and the Australian Peak Shippers Association prepared a recent report, giving a snapshot of what was happening in May 2024 globally in relation to rates, excerpt below:- Drewry’s composite World Container Index (WCI) has increased significantly in the

Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in Suez Canal More ships attacked as Houthis claim danger area ‘expanding’ Eight consecutive days of incident free shipping in the Red Sea between 23 March and 1 April, marked the longest quiet streak since

Attention: Shipping Manager   Situation in Red Sea First casualties in Red Sea shipping crisis: A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi Rebels on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden killed at least three people earlier last month.

Attention: Shipping Manager On 26 March 2024 at 1:27am (local time), the “DALI” vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore, as a result of an apparent loss of power and propulsion.  This resulted

Attention: Shipping Manager   Situation in the Red Sea New data shows an acceleration of ships diverting away from the Red Sea since early January this year. Since then, the average daily number of active vessels in the Red

Attention: Shipping Manager We have been informed that climate protesters have caused major traffic chaos after blocking the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne this morning. Carriers are trying to divert deliveries via alternative routes, however, please be aware the

Attention: Shipping Manager We have received the following information from our industry body, FTA that significant disruptions are expected over the coming months at DP World – Melbourne terminal, due to the installation of drive on grids.  Please see

Attention: Shipping Manager   Situation in USA Situation in Panama Canal Regarding the ongoing water situation in the Panama Canal mentioned in previous broadcasts, shipping lines have announced changes to services that will affect cargo movements through the area.

Attention: Shipping Manager Dieterle & Victory has held its destination charges at the same level for the past 5 years. Unfortunately, the cost pressures existing in the current market cannot be ignored any longer and with much regret, we

Attention: Shipping Manager Further information has been received from FTA in relation to protected industrial action for the period Monday 29th January to Saturday 10th February 2024.. A full list of upcoming protected industrial action is attached. We will