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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
Fremantle Ports – Cancellation of Protected Industrial Action
Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised by FTA that the industrial action planned for Fremantle Port today (Monday 26 August 2024) will not go ahead. Vessel traffic services officers and small craft masters were due to undertake a
Fremantle Ports – Protected Industrial Action (Update)
Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our previous notice regarding the protected industrial action at Fremantle Port, we have received an update from Freight Trade Alliance (FTA), that Fremantle Ports’ management have announced another 48-hour period of protected industrial action.
Canadian Rail Strike
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notification that a potential rail stoppage could commence from 22nd August in Canada. The TCRC union and the railways, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), remain at odds as the
