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Attention: Shipping Manager  Shenzhen lockdown due to COVID-19 We have been advised that the city of Shenzhen, China has been placed under a week-long lockdown over the weekend due to increasing COVID-19 positive cases. The port of Shenzhen will

Attention: Shipping Manager The current situation in Ukraine and Russia continues to impact the global supply chain negatively. Fuel prices globally have spiked to a historic high amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and are expected to continue to increase in

Attention: Shipping Manager Ukraine/Russia Situation The current situation in Ukraine and Russia has resulted in disruptions and changes in the operational outlook across the region and is affecting the global supply chain substantially. All shipping lines have currently stopped

Supply Chain Disrupted by COVID-19 Omicron Outbreak The international supply chain has been further impacted by the recent surge in COVID cases with the Omicron variant being reported across the world. We are seeing all divisions of the logistics

Attention: Shipping Manager Staff Shortages Across the Industry We have heard from various industry stakeholders regarding the impact of Omicron spread on Supply Chain operations. From port terminals to trucking operations, pressure is being felt across the board. Terminal

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