Australia-India ECTA Update
Indian origin goods imported into Australia on or after 29-Dec 2022 are able to claim preference under ECTA subject to meeting the Rules of Origin.
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PIL and ANL Rate Restorations
PIL and ANL have advised that there will be Rate Restorations from 15th of September 2023.
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.
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
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
January 2022 Memos
ANL General Rate Increases Cancellation Charges for Bookings and COVID Isolation Rules