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Svitzer Australia – Protected Industrial Action
Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised that Svitzer Australia will be carrying out industrial action. This will result in the following: Significant protected industrial action across Australia’s major ports with widespread stoppages scheduled from 10 November through to
Industry Update – October 2022
Ongoing Biosecurity Delays We are seeing significant delays in relation to document assessment (three to seven days) and lengthy delays (in many instances, several weeks) in inspection booking responses and next available inspection times by the Department of Agriculture,
General Rate Increase ex USA and Canada to AU/NZ
USA and Canada to Australia/New Zealand General Rate Increase: Multiple carriers have announced a General Rate Increase from USA and Canada to Australia and New Zealand effective from 01st October 2022. The advertised amounts are as follows: USD 300
USA potential rail strike +Typhoon Mufia in China
Attention: Shipping Manager USA Potential Rail Strike We have been advised of a possible national rail strike by conductors and engineers working for Class 1 rail operators BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, CN, CP and Union Pacific to commence on
Industry Update – August 2022
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Seasonal Measures 2022-2023 Please be informed BMSB 2022-2023 season is fast approaching. For the upcoming 2022-23 BMSB risk season, biosecurity measures will apply to: certain goods manufactured in, or shipped from target risk countries,
Fuel Levy Increase in Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Fremantle
Attention: Shipping Manager Fuel Levy in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle will increase to 30% for all FCL pickups/deliveries, effective immediately. Please note this is applicable for pickups and deliveries within metro areas only and is subject to change
Industry Update – June 2022
Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in USA and Canada: Import volumes continue to increase at US ports and cargo is moving into the USA at a record-setting pace and is not expected to slow down anytime soon, despite the recent
Ongoing Delays With Biosecurity Inspections
Attention: Shipping Manager We are still experiencing lengthy delays with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment with biosecurity inspections. The main causes are listed as recruitment and retention of biosecurity staff. The reality is that these extensive
Congestion at Empty Parks and AQIS Depots
Attention: Shipping Manager We have been informed from varying sources of huge congestion once again at empty parks, with some rejecting empty containers for dehire due to capacity issues. This is usually not known until the driver arrives at the
Industry Update – May 2022
Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in USA and Canada: Port Congestion – Limited capacity USA’s biggest seaports have been overwhelmed by a combination of strong demand for imports and exports, shortages of truckers and dockworkers, and pandemic-related disruptions affecting the
