Svitzer Lockout Will Not Proceed
The Fair Work Commission has advised that Svitzer’s employee lockout will not go ahead.
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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
Further ANL OOCL and PIL Rate Restorations – North East Asia to Australia Trade
ANL OOCL and PIL have advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$150 per 20′ and US$300 per 40′ from 15th of August 2023
Railroad Unions Reach a Tentative Deal to Avoid a Strike
President Biden announced a tentative agreement between the railroads and unions after negotiations that lasted deep into the night.
ANL and OOCL Rate Restorations – North East Asia to Australia Trade
ANL and OOCL have advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$150 per 20′ and US$300 per 40′ from 1st of August 2023
U.S. Rail Negotiations and Business Continuity Planning
A potential rail strike by conductors and engineers in the U.S. is developing with a high likelihood of impacting trucking capacity.
OOCL Rate Restoration – North East Asia to Australia Trade
OOCL have advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$100 per 20′ and US$200 per 40′ from 15th of June 2023
Landside Congestion at Port of Brisbane sparks concern
Landside congestion appears to be building up around Port of Brisbane according to Shipping Australia and Container Transport Alliance Australia.
ZIM Rate Restoration – Taiwan to Australia
ZIM have announced a Rate Restoration for shipments from Taiwan to Australia.
ANL and PIL Rate Restorations
More Rate Restorations have been announced by ANL and PIL
MSC Rate Restoration Asia to Australia and New Zealand 1 Nov 23
MSC have announced a Rate Restoration of $100 per TEU from 1 November 2023
Expanding Your Business Horizons – Australian Trade Update
Read about current opportunites presented by Australia’s free trade agreements.
OOCL Rate Restoration North East Asia to Australia Trade 1 Nov 23
OOCL have announced a Rate Restoration of $100 per TEU from 1 November 2023
OOCL Rate Restoration – North East Asia to Australia Trade
OOCL have advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$250 per 20′ and US$500 per 40′ from 22nd of May 2023
EU To End Competition Law Exemption For Container Shipping
The European Commission has opted not to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) in 2024
New VICT Fees for Weight & Temperature Discrepancies
VICT has announced the implementation of the VGM Weight Discrepancy Fee and Reefer Temperature Discrepancy Fee effective 1st June 2023.
DP World Industrial Action
The Maritime Union of Australia has given notice of industrial action at DP World Terminals from October 6th