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Sydney Port Congestion and Empty Parks at Capacity
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notices from shipping lines and transport carriers in the past few days regarding the congestion at Sydney Port. It is happening because of a variety of reasons including bad weather, Industrial action at
Planned Industrial Action at Patrick Terminals
After the withdrawal of MUA’s Industrial Action at DP World Terminals around Australia, we have received further notice from FTA regarding MUA’s intention to take Protected Industrial Action against Patrick Terminals as a result of expired Enterprise Agreements. Below
Withdrawal of Planned Industrial Actions at DPW Terminals across Australia
We have received an update from FTA on Maritime Union of Australia’s Industrial Action at DP World Terminals across Australia. As per the latest release, both MUA and DPW Australia have reached an agreement on Part A of the
Congestion at Empty container Terminals in Sydney
During the last few months, we have seen a significant increase in the number of imported containers as compared to exports and due to this imbalance, empty container parks in NSW are now facing congestion. We have received notices
Issues with Air Freight from USA
Issues with Air Freight from USA: As you may already know, COVID-19 is having a major impact on the air freight industry globally. It has made airlines cancel majority of their passenger flights, convert passenger planes into cargo only
Industry Update – August 2020
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Seasonal Measures 2020-2021 – New Country Added To List The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has advised that a new country has been added for the 2020-2021 BMSB Seasonal Measures, as below:-
Industrial Action at DP World Terminals – Latest Update
Since our email on this issue last week, we have received a further update from FTA on adjusted schedule of Industrial actions across DP World Terminals. These actions have the potential to cause delays at terminals. The schedule at
Latest Industrial Updates
Industrial Action at Hutchison Port terminal NSW: We have been notified of a planned industrial action by Maritime Union of Australia at Hutchison port terminals Sydney as follows: 24 hours work stoppage starting at 6 am on Thursday, 13th
Interim Approval for Melbourne Importers and Further Update on Qantas Terminal Closure
Interim Approval for Importers: In the middle of this current crisis situation in Melbourne, we have finally received some goods news for Victorian Importers. As per the FTA’s latest notice, all Importers have received ‘Interim Approval’ to receive and
Industrial Action at DP World Terminals – Latest Update
Since we last updated you yesterday, more details have emerged on the MUA’s Industrial action at DP World Terminals across Australia. According to the latest release from DPW terminals, work restrictions include overtime, shift extensions and various bans on