We would like to share the following market information received from our Chinese partners as sailing schedules threaten to be impacted across the coming months for a variety of reasons. They are outlined below: 1. The scheduled sailings have been delayed during...
The following is an update on the empty container management issues facing Australia; an issue that is quickly threatening to turn into a crisis. With thanks Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) for their detailed update, an abridged version is below: Empty...
The BMSB (Brown Marmorated stink bug) season commences 1st September 2020 and will remain in effect through to 30th April (however will include goods arriving up to 31st May). During this period, heightened bio-security measures will be in place. These measures will...
Qantas have released an update in relation to the temporary closure of Melbourne Facilities. The below is taken from their statement. ‘Following our advice this morning regarding the temporary pause of operations in Melbourne, we wanted to provide you with an...
We’re pleased to let all our customers know that ACF is operating as normal within the Victorian State Government COVID Rules. We will continue to keep you updated with Victoria’s response and the impact it may/or may not have on our services. We can...
As Victoria continues to suffer from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have the latest on stage 4 lockdown and closures. From 11:59pm tonight (Wednesday 5 August), workplaces in Melbourne must be closed unless: The workplace is part of a permitted activity, or All employees...
The Hon Dan Andrews PM (Victorian Premier) declared a State of Disaster, with Melbourne facing additional restrictions under stage 4 COVID-19 lockdown, with stage 3 for the rest of Victoria. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-changes-regional-restrictions ...
The Federal Government is supporting the Australian economy through the current pandemic, providing broad relief through a variety of stimulus and economic support measures. However, with trade bodies pushing hard for more support (in particular the FTA and APSA) ACF...
The Infrastructure Surcharge has increased again. Here’s the latest. Effective today 27 July 2020, the Infrastructure Surcharge (now more appropriately referred to as a Terminal Access Charge) administered by Hutchison Ports increases by 90% ($50 to $94.78) payable...
This is the latest freight news in relation to a newly announced rail network upgrade program. The trade-off between continuing investment and prudish behaviour during COVID-19 is obviously critical. But, at ACF we believe it’s great to see key infrastructure...
ACF is updating you on all customs and forwarding news, in Australia and across the world. This is the latest freight and logistics update issued by the Victorian State Government and Department of transport. You can download the full release here. The below outlines...
The VIC border closure is impacting transport, freight and logistics. Here’s the latest news on the rules and regulations and how we expect it to play out in the coming weeks. We will be keeping you regularly updated as the situation changes. Together, we can help...
