News

Attention: Shipping Manager Further to our previous update, the industrial action continues at DP World terminals across the country, having a significant impact on daily operations and creating havoc with shipping schedules.  DP World have released the following updates:-

Attention: Shipping Manager Further to recent notifications, the industrial action at DP World across Australia has commenced, with dates now extending until 30th October.   In Sydney this weekend, there will be no slots available for bookings from 4.00am this

Attention: Shipping Manager Import assessment delays at Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: The department has advised that the assessment of import documentation of non-urgent commodities will come under further pressure in the short to medium term. High volumes

Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised that the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has given notice of industrial action at DP World terminals starting on 6th October 2023.  The industrial action is being taken as a result of

Situation in USA: Terminal updates  Vessels continue to be pushed further off the proforma schedule causing blank sailings. The following are latest wait times for terminals in the US.  US East Coast: NY/NJ – Vessel waiting time up to

Attention: Shipping Manager Please note our US warehouse addresses have changed effective immediately. To deliver cargo to the below new warehouses, you must contact our partner office first and they will provide you with a shipment number and instructions

Attention: Shipping Manager We would like to remind all of our valued clients of the measures currently in place regarding Khapra Beetle. Khapra Beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is a small but serious hitchhiker pest. It is Australia’s number two National Priority

Attention: Shipping Manager The 2023 -2024 BMSB season is about to commence, from departure at origin 1st September 2023 to arrival in Australia by 30th April 2024 (inclusive).  We would like to remind you of the strict measures that

Attention: Shipping Manager We have received news that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada rejected the tentative agreement reached on July 13, 2023, with Strike action resuming as of 16:30 PST, July 18 (local time). The ILWU

Attention: Shipping Manager Increase to Full Import Declaration charges effective from 1st July 2023: The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have recently released notice of completion of its comprehensive review of the biosecurity cost recovery arrangement. The outcome