News
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
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season 2024-2025
Attention: Shipping Manager The 2024 -2025 BMSB season is about to commence, from departure at origin 1st September 2024 to arrival in Australia by 30th April 2025 (inclusive). We would like to remind you of the strict measures that
Industry Update – August 2024
Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in Asia Singapore Endures More Port Delays as 90% of Container Ships Arrive Late: Congestion at the Port of Singapore has become so bad that 90 percent of container ships are arriving at the
Sydney Port Update – Pilot operations have resumed
Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised that pilot operations at Sydney Port have resumed. Vessels are now beginning to berth with the Port Authority closely monitoring conditions. Please expect high turnover of container and limited slot availability during
VICT closed due to unscheduled system outage
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notice from the FTA that the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) is closed due to an unscheduled system outage. This outage has led to the cancelation of multiple timeslots at the terminal. At

