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Global Situation with Omricon As Omricon sweeps the globe we will no doubt see effects on operations. In many countries where case numbers have exploded, there is a chronic shortage of workers (both at supplier factories), truckers and shipping

Attention: Shipping Manager New “Pondus” Weighing System to be introduced at Patrick Terminals – Sydney AutoStrad: Further to our previous advice in relation to the new Pondus system being introduced in Brisbane and Melbourne earlier this year, we have

Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised by DP World Australia of the upcoming Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) Stop Work Meetings. On Tuesday 30th November, all DP World Australia terminals will have a 4-hour

Attention: Shipping Manager Due to the significant economic harm caused by ongoing strike action, on Monday 8th November, Patrick Terminals lodged an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in an attempt to terminate the MUA’s industrial action. As

Attention: Shipping Manager Due to the significant economic harm caused by ongoing strike action, on Monday 8th November, Patrick Terminals lodged an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in an attempt to terminate the MUA’s industrial action. As

Attention: Shipping Manager   DP World Terminal We have been advised of significant delays that are being experienced at DP World Terminal in Melbourne as a result of severe weather conditions on Friday 29th October 2021. A large amount

Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our previous notices about Maritime Union of Australia’s (MUA) Industrial action at Patrick Terminals, we have been advised that the actions at Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle terminals will be further extended.  Patrick Terminals –

Emergency Surcharge Fee – Los Angeles and Long Beach: From 1st November 2021, an Emergency Surcharge Fee will be applied on all long dwelling cargo at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach due to severe congestion at

Attention: Shipping Manager Patrick Terminals apply to terminate Enterprise Agreement with MUA We have been advised that Patrick Terminals have lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to terminate their Enterprise Agreement with the Maritime Union of

Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised that all terminals and empty parks at MELBOURNE port have been closed due to severe weather conditions. As a result, all operations at the port are temporarily ceased, all slot bookings have