In the news this month China services suspended by more airlines as coronavirus totals rise More and more airlines are suspending flights in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak with the carriers saying cargo volumes and demand are almost non-existent, except for...
Patrick have announced increases to various Landside Access and Terminal Fees (Infrastructure charges). They have issued the following in relation to the announcement: ‘Patrick has completed a review of its Landside charge (previously Infrastructure surcharge) and...
In conversations with the Australian Border Force (ABF) we were advised a formal advice will be issued shortly. In terms of vessels arriving at Australian ports and quarantine periods for vessel / crew. In brief, the advice for ships crew is the same for anyone else –...
The Coronavirus has just been declared a global emergency by the WHO, impacting tourism, customs and trade around the world. With the extension of the Lunar New Year holiday period and the advice by the Chinese government for people to remain at home – this will...
North East Asia Australia Express (NAX) – Chinese New Year – Revised Blank Sailing In view of weaker demand during the forthcoming Chinese New Year Holiday, we will be implementing the following blank sailing in our North East Asia Australia Express (NAX): MV...
Shippers’ Association offers tips on managing surcharges for low sulphur fuel With the introduction of new global rules for limiting sulphur pollution from ships on 1 January 2020, the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) has issued helpful advice for importers and exporters...
In view of weaker demand during the forthcoming Chinese New Year Holiday, we will be implementing the following blank sailing in our China Australia Taiwan Service (CAT): MV “YM Enhancer” Voy.117S/N – ETA Shekou, China on Feb. 06, 2020 – ETA Sydney,...
Please be informed of the following arrangement for container yard (CY) opening at Nansha and Shekou ports during the Lunar New Year Holidays, applicable for NON DG DRY container of below services. Service Vessel/ Voyage Full Name Loading Port Original Opening Date...
Big Changes to Regulations for Ocean Transport The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will implement the new Sulfur regulation rule on 1/1/20. The regulation reduces the amount of Sulfur content allowed in a ships’ fuel oil to 0.50%. The current amount allowed...
Please be advised that the upcoming festive season – December 25th 2019 to January 2nd 2020, the following points are advised to ensure everyone is prepared and aware of the ramifications of the public holidays and shorter working days. All clearances need to be in...
Capacity cuts on North Asia-Australia container trade as demand plummets Shipping lines are cutting container services between North Asia and Australia as plummeting freight demand reaches “breaking point”. According to Alphaliner, streamlining services on the North...
SEXUAL harassment scandals continue to claim the headlines, implicating business and political leaders as well as movie directors, but for some Australians, workplace sexual harassment is a daily reality. Findings from the 2018 Australian Human Rights Commission...
