Vessel Arrival and Departure Information Please be advised that there’s currently a lot of confusion with the arrival and departure dates of vessels and this is mostly due to so…

As you have no doubt already heard and probably experienced, there’s currently a major labour issue that is severely affecting the supply and distribution of goods all over the country.…

Christmas Closures As most companies are looking to close down over the Christmas and New Year period please remember the following important points regarding your shipments during this time,  Documentation…

CURRENT IMPORT SITUATION  Shipping is still quite difficult with many ports continuing to be heavily congested with most vessels being severely delayed. Published sailing schedules from the carriers mean nothing,…

Industrial Action at Patricks Terminals As most of you have probably heard already, the MUA have decided to ramp up their protected industrial action at Patrick Container Terminals around Australia…

SEPTEMBER SHIPPING UPDATE We just wanted to update everyone on the current situation with shipping again, as the ongoing port congestions and global supply chain disruptions just keep continuing on with…

NINGBO PORT DISRUPTION  The port of Ningbo in China, the 3rd largest port in the world, has been partially shut-down due to an outbreak of COVID-19 with a worker at one…

PORT UPDATE / MUA ACTION The good news on the ports is that both DP World and Hutchinson have managed to get their Enterprise Agreements in place with the MUA…

Suspension of services in Yantian port Please note that the port of Yantian in Southern China has been partially closed due to an outbreak of COVID-19. This is already having…

Welcome to our May 2021 Newsletter We do feel and share your pain and understand your frustrations and we’re here trying to do everything we can to minimise the effects…