India-Australia Free Trade Agreement to commence 29 December
The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) will come into force from 29 December 2022.
Newsletters
OOCL PIL and ANL Rate Restorations – North East Asia to Australia Trade
OOCL and PIL have advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$150 per TEU from 15th of September 2023. ANL’s is US$100 per TEU.
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
Potential Pilot Strike at Port of Brisbane
There is the potential of a pilot strike at Port of Brisbane from Thursday 24th August 2023.
Svitzer Lockout Will Not Proceed
The Fair Work Commission has advised that Svitzer’s employee lockout will not go ahead.
ANL and MSC Rate Restorations
ANL and MSC have advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$150 per 20′ and US$300 per 40′ from 1st of September 2023
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.
OOCL Rate Restoration – North East Asia to Australia Trade
OOCL have advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$150 per 20′ and US$300 per 40′ from 1st of September 2023
Covid Outbreak in Ningbo City Beilun District
A Covid outbreak was announced today in Ningbo City locking down the Beilun District
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.