Sydney operations update – due to severe weather

Attention: Shipping Manager

 

Sydney operations update due to severe weather:

We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of the impacts as a result of the severe weather event impacting Sydney at present.

Below is the latest update:

• Sydney Airport:
  • OPERATIONAL – Sydney Airport is still operational.

• Vessel Movement Suspensions: 
  • SUSPENDED – Some vessel movements in and out of Port Botany have been suspended until further notice.

• Terminals:
  • Patrick:
    • Imports/Exports: OPERATIONAL – Patrick have confirmed they remain fully operational.
  • DP World:
    • Imports/Exports: OPERATIONAL – DP World have confirmed they remain fully operational.
  • Hutchison Ports: 
    • Imports/Exports: SUSPENDED – Hutchison Ports have released the following notice:
      • The Terminal is experiencing a Significant Weather Event that caused the cessation of Truck Services due to workplace health and safety concerns. Road operations will be suspended from 1200 to 1459 at this stage . Trucks in yard may be affected as a result.
• Empty Container Park Closures: Several empty container parks across the port precinct have already ceased operations due to safety concerns.

We will keep you updated once further information becomes available.