Southern China Port Operations Update
The situation continues to deteriorate as more positive COVID cases have been confirmed in Shenzhen.
Newsletters
June 2021 Newsletter
Featuring GRI & Rate Restorations and BSMB conclusion.
May 2021 Newsletter
Features Australian Quarantine Khapra Beetle measures FTA with Israel and More
Container Lines Omit Substantial Number of Port Calls
Analysis by project44 shows that the 2M alliance of Maersk and MSC is omitting 45% of Port Calls.
MSC’s Northbound General Rate Increase
MSC has advised to customers that a GRI will be implemented for all cargo originating from Australia and NZ.
MSC’s Southbound Rate Restoration
MSC has advised to customers that a rate restoration will be implemented for most southbound freight.
ANL’s General Rate Increase (GRI)
ANL has implemented a rate restorative program effective from 1st June 2021.
Trans Tasman Export
Increasing demand for shipping services to Australia in recent months is causing space issues.
Port Botany Stop Work Meetings
DP World and Patrick have issued the following notices concerning Stop Work Meetings.
Australian Trusted Trader Program
ABF have just released their most recent brochure regarding the Trusted Trader Program.
Scramble for Capacity as Maesrk Suspends Contract Bookings
Maersks decision to “temporarily suspend” spot and short-term contract bookings from Asia following the Suez Canal blockage has left forwarders and NVOCCs scrambling for alternatives.
Maersk Says Capacity Could Drop Up To 30%
The recent Suez Canal situation could trigger a capacity plunge of up to 30%.
Empty Container Woes
The buildup of empty containers in Port Botany are driving shipping rates.
Suez Canal Vessel Schedule Impacts
In response to the Evergreen grounding problem in the Suez Canal the following Vessel schedules have been impacted.
Hapag-Lloyd’s North America Operational Updates
We would like to share with you the following updates by Hapag-Lloyd regarding the operations for all vessel services within NA.
March 2021 Newsletter
Featuring Port Botany Congestion Surcharges and Freight Contingency Planning.
Hamburg Sud’s Operational Updates
We would like to share with you the following updates by Hamburg Sud regarding operations within North America.
VICT Warns of Serious Industrial Action at the Port of Melbourne
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) is facing imminent industrial disruption in the face of a union agenda.
Dalian Port Temporary Lockdown
Dalian port has just announced a temporary lockdown due to a finding of nearly 30 covid cases.