Patrick Terminal VIC – 24hr stoppage at East Swanson Dock
There has been an escalation of industrial action at the Melbourne container terminals.
Newsletters
Port Botany Delivering a “Third World” Service
MSC has announced that it is introducing a temporary charge to compensate for costs related to the congestion and productivity situation at the port of Sydney.
MSC – Sydney Port Congestion Surcharge
Due to congestion in the port of Sydney a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) will come into effect by MSC.
September 2020 Newsletter
Includes Adelaide’s July Container Trade High China’s Anti-Dumping Investigation and more!
Patrick Terminals Industrial Action Across Australia
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) are recommencing protected industrial action this time at Patrick terminals across Australia.
Sydney Empty Container Parks – Need For Serious Reform
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) are advising that operational conditions are at breaking point in NSW.
Further Restrictions to Wharf Carriers – COVID-19
The Victorian Government has advised of modifications to the way in which transport operators will be allowed to operate.
ANL South East Asia – July 2020
From the 1st of July ANL will be imposing a rate restoration on South-East Asian cargo inbound Australian ports.
Accredited Australian Trusted Trader
As of the 17th of February 2020 SCI Australia has become accredited as a registered Australian Trusted Trader with the Australian Border Force.
June 2020 Newsletter
Features Port’s COVID-19 Efforts Showcased Caution over China Trade Measures and much more!
“Do Not Travel” Implications for Air Freight
The Level Four Do Not Travel advice warning for Australians traveling to China could cause severe delays in Air Freight services.
Restriction On Ships To Australia From China
Strong restrictions will be put in place to limit the number of ships from China entering Australia to combat the Novel Coronavirus.
BMSB Season 2019/2020 Exemptions for Machinery Manufacturing
Under seasonal measures certain goods that can meet allocated criteria will not be subject to BMSB measures on arrival.
DP World Industrial Action
DP World terminal operations are currently being affected by ongoing industrial action by the CFMMEU.
Australia New Free Trade Agreements (FTA’s)
Free Trade Agreements with Peru and Hong Kong are set to come into action in the following weeks.
MUA Stoppages Fremantle
Patrick Terminals and DP World in Fremantle to have planned MUA stoppages in January
Measures Regarding Novel Coronavirus
Measures have been put in place and announced by the Chinese Central Government that will mean an extension to the Lunar New Year holidays across China.
Coronavirus Impact At The Border
There are potential delays at container terminals along with concerns with border processing due to the closure of Chinese customs offices.
December 2019 Newsletter
Features Changes to Biosecurity Cost Recovery WTO Dumping Dispute and more..
November 2019 Newsletter
Features BSMB Treatment Providers Scheme and IMO Surcharges