Important Shipping Update
Empty Container Parks and Quarantine Processing depots reach peak capacity in VIC and NSW. Overcrowding and congestions are also hitting the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven; Shanghai port operations are still impacted by Covid lockdown – shippers might want to consider Ningbo as an alternative port.
Fremantle ports announce change to storage free days.
Important Shipping Update
Topics in this update include:
– Port of Brisbane disruptions
– Container lines end service to Russia
– Import restrictions due to Foot and Mouth Disease in Indonesia
Important Shipping Update
Zero Covid Approach: Chinese lockdowns impact supply chains with record numbers of port congestions across China.
Land Transport Australia: Container transport operators impose fuel levy surcharges.
Khapra Beetle Measures: new phase of control program starts 28. April. If you are importing plant products from a risk country you need a Phytosanitary Certificate. Read more details here.
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QUBE Brisbane Port to increase Empty Park Fee.
Update on Shanghai & Shenzhen Covid Disinfection and Quarantine measures.
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Invasion of Ukraine and sanctions on Russia cause cargo cancellations, disruptions, delays and price increases; with a noticeable impact on global trade and commodities.
Covid-related lockdowns in China cause landside logistics disruptions. Cross-border trucking with Hong-Kong is also affected. Ship queues outside Shanghai and Ningbo rising further – adding to congestion in the region.
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The port of Brisbane now closed due to severe flooding.
With shipping services to and from Ukraine suspended, cargo is being redirected to other ports. Bookings for Ukraine have stopped and bookings for Russia have been suspended.
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Delays and cancellations due to flooding in QLD. If you are expecting deliveries in Brisbane please contact your Harders Key Account Manager.
High container volumes, BMSB, driver shortages and Covid cause severe container congestion Melbourne. Business are impacted by long waiting times and last minute changes to delivery processes.
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Stink Bug Season: China considered an emerging risk country. DAWE applies heightened measures to shipments from China. Tugboat Masters Strike: delays expected in ports of Sydney, Brisbane.
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Staff shortages continue to disrupt supply lines. Major carriers and warehouses have introduced Covid levies or container surcharges. VICT and Patricks terminals announce tariff increases. PSA reports record container throughput.
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Ningbo Port severely affected by Covid measures, shipments should be diverted to Shanghai immediately.
Shortage of depot staff and truck drivers causing delays and extended container detention times in Australia.