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VICT MUA Industrial Action notice
Attention: Shipping Manager We have been advised from Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) that the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) will carry out industrial actions at their terminal. This event will result in the following stoppages: Saturday 1st May
Industry Update – April 2021
Attention: Shipping Manager Sydney Port Congestion Surcharge Withdrawal Finally, some good news! Shipping lines that introduced this charge last year have announced the subsequent withdrawal of Sydney port Congestion charge. Dates mentioned for the withdrawal have varied but an
USA Congestion Issues Update
Attention: Shipping Manager As you would be aware from our previous notices, shipping situation in USA is very unstable at the moment. There are vessel schedule delays, shortage of truckers and rail terminals are all operating at maximum capacity.
LCL Warehouse Address Change in Los Angeles, USA
Attention: Shipping Manager Please note that our Los Angeles LCL warehouse is relocating to the below address effective 19th of April 2021: Dieterle & Victory USA Pty Ltd, c/o DGX 16800 Trojan Way La Mirada, CA 90638 Please note
Industrial Action at DP World Port Botany
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received an update from FTA regarding an unauthorized industrial action taking place at DP World Port Botany terminal currently. As a result of this spontaneous action, slots for delivering and picking up containers from
MUA’s Protected Industrial Action against Svitzer
Attention: Shipping Manager We have received a notice regarding Maritime Union of Australia’s industrial action against the tug boat service provider, Svitzer Australia. Svitzer provides crucial towage services to ships arriving and departing Australian shores. The planned action will
Adverse Weather Conditions in NSW and QLD
Due to the adverse weather conditions in New South Wales and Queensland, it is likely that the vessel schedules at ports will get delayed. The current weather will also impact flight operations. Please expect some delays in road transport
Industry Update – March 2021
Attention: Shipping Manager Situation in USA and Canada: Due to the ongoing surge in USA Import volumes, ports on both USA Coasts are facing severe congestion. There are reports of many vessels waiting to berth, specially at the West
Industrial Action at VIC Terminal Melbourne
We have been notified recently by FTA of Maritime Union of Australia’s Industrial Action against Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at Melbourne port. The planned action covers work stoppages as follows: Tuesday 16th February – Work stoppage for four
Industry Update – January 2021
Attention: Shipping Manager Current Shipping Lines BAF Surcharges: Further to previous correspondence in regards to the above, below are current costs for BAF surcharges with various shipping lines for general cargo, from USA to Australia, as a guideline:- Hamburg