Harders Contract Logistics Update
Truganina warehouse licensed as bonded warehouse to store excisable alcohol products.
Important Shipping Update
Global supply chain disruptions, delays and cost increases after more attacks in the Red Sea and low water levels in the Panama Canal. Australia: industrial action at DP World terminals causing further delays & backlogs.
Truganina Warehouse Opening
Our Contract Logistics 3PL Warehouse in Melbourne is officially up and running.
Important Shipping Update
Red Sea and Suez Canal Update. DP World: update Brisbane, terminal access charges, log of work bans at terminals from now until January 15.
Important Shipping Update
Red Sea and Suez Canal update: Container ships are being rerouted, adding about 6000 nautical miles and several weeks to container deliveries. Carriers have instated contingency charges.
Port operations have resumed
As port operations resume at DP World terminals, it might take weeks to clear the backlog caused by the cyber incident. Ongoing industrial action at the terminals adds to delays in container availability.
Terminal Shutdown due to Security Incident
A cyber security incident at DP World forced the shutdown of terminal operations Australia-wide. Landside access to Australian port operations is restricted as investigations continue. If you’re moving goods through the ports of Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, your shipment might be affected.
Harders October Newsletter
Import Australia: DAFF assessment delays: talk to us about ways to streamline your import processes. Qantas Freight Terminal system issues causing delays and disruptions. Further disruptions and backlogs due to industrial action at DP World terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane.
Other topics in this newsletter: Extension of the Additional Customs Duty on Russian and Belarusian Goods. Bonded Warehouse update, Air Freight and Sea Freight market update for supply chain managers.
Important Shipping Update
USA: high prospects of significant supply chain disruption and delays.
Australia: Department of Agriculture – due diligence for timber importers; rising fuel costs are driving up road transport costs.
BMSB Season 2023-2024
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug season 2023 – 2024 starts September. Goods from target risk countries require treatment prior to export or on arrival in Australia.