News

Attention: Shipping Manager   Suspension of Overseas Fumigators for BMSB We are seeing a high number of overseas fumigation companies being struck off Quarantine’s “approved providers list” over the past couple of months.  This can happen at any time,

Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Delay – Melbourne We have received notice that Patrick Terminal Melbourne is experiencing delays of up to 2 hours today Friday 21th March. Terminal Closure – Fremantle We have received notice from Freight & Trade

Attention: Shipping Manager   Brisbane Port Update Severe Weather Disruption – Tropical Cyclone Alfred We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) that Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has suspended inbound vessel arrivals to the Port of Brisbane

Attention: Shipping Manager   Situation in Middle East Red Sea Ceasefire & Developments After a lull in Houthi attacks this month, suggestions are that they may resume, despite the Gaza ceasefire agreement announced between Israel and Hamas. Experts speculate

Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) that DP World Brisbane Terminal is currently closed due to a power outage. “Gates have been closed at the terminal as we have had a complete

Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notice this morning from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement for a new six-year Master Contract. In

Attention: Shipping Manager We received notice over the weekend that significant disruptions to operations were experienced due to high winds associated with the severe weather conditions in Sydney. All empty parks closed and empties were unable to be de-hired

Attention: Shipping Manager   Situation in US: January strike at US East Coast The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have, reportedly, held a “secret meeting” over the weekend to try and find some

Attention: Shipping Manager We have received notice this morning from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement for a new six-year Master Contract. In

Attention: Shipping Manager   Situation in US/Canada: January strike at US East Coast likely as talks resume Debate resumed this week between port employers represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), and the International Longshoremen’s Association union (ILA)