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Attention: Shipping Manager We have been informed that Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle Ports have affected by coordinated climate protests. Large delays have been caused, as the protests have blocked busy motorways with access in and out of the ports.

Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our update yesterday, we have had information overnight that TTI, the largest terminal at Long Beach, has put a hold on all trucking orders for Monday. Unofficial disputes over wages, safety measures, automation, and

Conclusion of the 2022/23 BMSB season: Please be informed the BMSB 2022/2023 season has concluded as of 1st May 2023. Goods shipped on board vessels departing from BMSB identified target risk countries on or after 1st May 2023, will

Attention: Shipping Manager The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) enters into force on 31st May 2023.  This will remove tariffs on over 99% of Australian goods exported to the UK and over 98% of UK originating goods imported

Situation in Asia: Some shipping lines have been forced to withdraw China-Australia services after rates have dropped around 91%, compared to April 2022. The expected rebound in China’s exports after the Lunar New Year holiday in January didn’t materialise,

Attention: Shipping Manager Update – Los Angeles/Long Beach port closures: We have been informed that both Los Angeles and Long Beach ports are now running as per normal with no further closures reported. We will keep you updated with

Attention: Shipping Manager Los Angeles/Long Beach port closures: We have been informed that due to a labour dispute on the West coast of USA, Los Angeles and Long Beach ports were closed for approximately 24 hours from Thursday 6th

Attention: Shipping Manager FCL Origin Terminal Handling Charge Increase from USA East Coast/ Gulf Coast to Australia: One major shipping line that offers service ex USA East Coast and Gulf Coast to Australia has increased the Origin Terminal Handling

Attention: Shipping Manager  Situation in USA: Consumer demand seems to be falling still after the pandemic. With inflation, rising interest rates and recession fears swaying consumers to spend less, this ultimately weighs on the industry. Many of the industries

Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our previous notice, we have been advised the following updates on the developing situation in New Zealand ports due to Cyclone Gabrielle: Port of Auckland – Resumed operations from 0700 Wednesday 15th February  Port