We wish to inform our clients that there are ongoing delays at DP World Melbourne terminal and that you may be affected by any of the following issues for existing or future shipments: We are continuing to monitor the situation and will keep our clients updated of all developments and information that comes to light. […]
Shipping dangerous goods requires meticulous planning and adherence to regulations to ensure the safety of people, property, and the environment. This concise guide provides essential insights for businesses, logistics professionals, and individuals involved in transporting hazardous materials. Ultimately, the shipper is responsible for identifying, classifying, declaring, packaging, and labelling the dangerous goods. What are Dangerous […]
One of the world’s key routes for commercial shipping travelling between Asia and Europe is the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Recently however, Houthi rebels have been attacking random ships on the western coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. As a result, more than 100 fuel tankers and container ships so far, have […]
DP World, a major Australian container terminal operator has closed landside access to its terminals in the ports of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. Since 5 pm on Friday 10th November, containers and cargo have not been able to be loaded onto or unloaded from road or rail transportation. The unprecedented move is a precautionary […]
Container transport operators are currently experiencing major delays and grid-locks around the Port of Melbourne as the West Gate Tunnel enters a new phase of construction. In a media release dated 9/10/23, Container Transport Alliance Australian (CTAA) reported that “significant lane restrictions have been imposed (westbound and eastbound) on Footscray Road in the Swanson Precinct […]
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a pest that can wipe out entire crops of fruits and vegetables and has the potential to severely impact our agricultural industries. These pests can enter vehicles, homes and factories in large numbers during autumn months, looking for places to shelter over winter. Their secretions can be a […]
You may recall that an innovative weighing device called a Pondus Stand was first implemented by Patricks shipping terminals in Australia in January 2022 to more accurately weigh shipping containers and meet safety requirements throughout the supply chain network. DP World has now introduced this technology at their Melbourne Terminal, with import containers to commence […]
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has released new information for importers and exporters in relation to sea cargo reporting timeframes and inspection arrangements.
As a result of ongoing industrial action during a protracted negotiation of the enterprise agreement between maritime unions and Svitzer – a Danish owned operator of tug boats in Australia – Svitzer has announced an indefinite lock-out of all their crews from 12.00 pm this Friday. By doing this, it has been reported that Svitzer […]
DP World recently announced that from 1st of May 2021, it will be increasing its Infrastructure Fee for all full import and export containers handled at the terminal. The fees applied will be: DP World Import Infrastructure levy $150 per containerDP World Export Infrastructure levy $102 per container This infrastructure fee is charged to ALL […]
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