Important Shipping Updates
Supply chains affected by: critical container congestion, quarantine delays due to Khapra Beetle, delayed shipping documents and terminal handling charges.
Khapra Beetle Update – December 2020
Important update for importers: new Khapra Beetle target risk countries and certification requirements for seeds, grains and dried plant products.
Important Shipping Update
Delays persist as stevedores clear the backlog of ships and containers. Port congestion surcharge (PCS) and empty container crisis ongoing.
Shipping Update
While port recovery is finally underway, national delays persist with Sydney still being up to 21 days behind schedule. The management of empty containers in Sydney remains at a crisis level.
Important Shipping Updates
Industrial Action is resolved, ports continue to be impacted by delays. Port congestion surcharges for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane remain in place. Bookings to Sydney are suspended with various lines. While the empty container crisis continues – we are still managing our clients’ empty containers via our transport yards.
Important Shipping Update
Update 28.9. / Shipping disruptions and vessel schedule changes due to industrial action across Australia. Update 25.9. / Sydney empty container crisis. Update 22.9. / Maersk Line – no bookings for Sydney.
Planned Urgent Actions for Khapra Beetle
DAWE has announced phase 2 of actions to address the risk of Khapra Beetle. If you are importing plant products to Australia, you must be aware of measures and restrictions.
Important Shipping Updates
Various disruptions are currently affecting our customers’ supply chains: vessel schedule changes, industrial action at Sydney port, shipping surcharges and the empty container crisis. Read this update for more information.
Sydney Port Shipping Update
Shipping line surcharge and container discharge in Melbourne due to industrial action at Sydney port. If your cargo is bound for Sydney you must be aware of these current disruptions.
Shipping Update
This is an urgent update, covering the following topics:
– Disruptions and delays at Sydney port
– Sydney empty container crisis
– Sydney port congestion surcharge
– Rate increases on Europe and Asia routes