OOCL North East Asia – Australia Rate Restoration
OOCL have warned of a rate restoration from 15th December on cargo from North East Asia to Australia
Newsletters
Svitzer Lockout Will Not Proceed
The Fair Work Commission has advised that Svitzer’s employee lockout will not go ahead.
Svitzer Announces Lockout of Harbour Towage Employees
Svitzer Australia will lock out its 582 harbour towage employees indefinitely from 1200 AEDT Friday the 18th November.
Covid Outbreak in Ningbo City Beilun District
A Covid outbreak was announced today in Ningbo City locking down the Beilun District
Railroad Unions Reach a Tentative Deal to Avoid a Strike
President Biden announced a tentative agreement between the railroads and unions after negotiations that lasted deep into the night.
U.S. Rail Negotiations and Business Continuity Planning
A potential rail strike by conductors and engineers in the U.S. is developing with a high likelihood of impacting trucking capacity.
Landside Congestion at Port of Brisbane sparks concern
Landside congestion appears to be building up around Port of Brisbane according to Shipping Australia and Container Transport Alliance Australia.
January 2022 Memos
ANL General Rate Increases Cancellation Charges for Bookings and COVID Isolation Rules
October 2019 Newsletter
Features Ending Unfair Detention Fee Capacity Squeezing Issues and Supply Chain Turbulence
Major Ports Disrupted As Wharfies Walk Off The Job
There will be disruptions at ports across the country this morning as wharfies walk off the job in five states.
Ongoing Delays for Biosecurity Inspections
Delays due to staff retention issues at the Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment are significantly adding inefficiencies and costs to importers.
Fuel Tax Confusion Related to Container Road Transport
The Federal Government’s decision to reduce the Fuel Excise rate for a six-month period seems likely to impact Customer Fuel Levies and Surcharges on road transport.
Newsletter 11/06/21
Featuring PIL’s Southbound Rate Restoration Air Cargo Up 12% Compared to Pre-COVID Levels and Port Botany Fight ‘Delaying Imports’
Australian Terminals Hit by New Round of Strikes
The MUA has begun a series of work stoppages at Patrick Sydney and with further action planned for the rest of the month.
Additional Patrick Terminals MUA Protected Industrial Action
Additional “Protected Industrial Action (PIA)” by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has just been announced.
Yantian Box Disruption Surpasses March’s Suez Crisis
The congestion at Yantian Port due to COVID has already surpassed the volume of boxes held up in March at the Suez Canal.
Update to Khapra Beetle Measures
The Australian Governemnt is implementing urgent actions to address the risk of Khapra Beetle entering Australia.
Industrial Action at VICT
Please find below advice regarding the planned upcoming industrial action at VICT commencing on Friday 11th June to the 16th of June.
Southern China Port Operations Update
The situation continues to deteriorate as more positive COVID cases have been confirmed in Shenzhen.
June 2021 Newsletter
Featuring GRI & Rate Restorations and BSMB conclusion.