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Industry Update – November 2024
Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in USA/Canada Standstill at strike-bound Canadian ports could spread inland Turmoil persists at Canada’s ports, with warnings that this could lead to spikes in road and rail freight, and congestion at ‘Plan-B’ US west
Canadian Strike Action – Canadian Government Moves to End Strike
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notice this morning from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) that the Canadian Government has stepped in to end the lockout of workers at the country’s two biggest
US EC strike update – ILA announce a tentative agreement
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notice this morning from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement and work will resume effective
Industry Update – October 2024
Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in Suez Canal The Houthis are taking credit for attacks on several merchant ships with reports saying that at least two vessels have suffered damage in a new barrage. These are the first attacks
US East Coast strike – Update
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received confirmation from the Freight Trade Alliance (FTA) that the industrial action at US East Coast and Gulf ports has commenced. This action is expected to have significant implications for global supply chains,
Severe weather to impact Fremantle Ports
Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised by Fremantle Ports of forecasted adverse weather conditions expected to impact the Port of Fremantle on the 2nd and 3rd of October. The port has advised that the following is being implemented
Potential US East Coast strike – Further update
Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our previous broadcasts, we would like to advise you on the current situation regarding the potential US East Coast strike. The deadlock continues between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance
US EC Strike ‘Looks Certain’, Typhoon in Asia, Floods in Europe
Attention: Shipping Manager Truck accident at Melbourne DP World Terminal We have been advised this morning of a truck accident at the exit gates of DP World Melbourne terminal. This has closed off all but one exit gate
DP World (Melbourne) – IT System Issues Causing Ongoing Delays
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received a notice from the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) advising of ongoing delays at DP Worlds Melbourne terminal. This is following a scheduled IT system upgrade that took place on Friday 13 September,
Potential US port strike impacting East and Gulf Coast
Attention: Shipping Manager The threat of a multi-coast strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) could soon become a reality in the US, with the current labor contract between the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expiring