Latest on the Sydney Port Congestion Surcharge
A message to our valued customers—further to our earlier communications on this subject, we have received alternative information from Carriers on how they will implement this Sydney Port Congestion Surcharge and from those carriers that are looking to discharge...
read morePort Surcharges and Container Crisis Deepens
Australian freight and trade operations continue to head towards a crisis point as our industry finds itself not only paying the price of Covid-19 but facing an unacceptable backlog of surcharges and delays. The latest news from the Mediterranean Shipping Company...
read moreTyphoons and Covid result in China shipping delays
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...
read moreEmpty Container Management and Fee Increases – The Latest
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...
read moreBMSB (Brown Marmorated stink bug) Announcement for Season 20/21
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...
read moreQantas MEL Freight Terminals closed
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...
read moreInterim Approval for Importers Granted in Victoria
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...
read moreMelbourne and Victoria’s Covid Crisis — The latest
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...
read moreMelbourne Enters Covid ‘State of Disaster’ — emerging details
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 ...
read moreDeferral of Government Duty Fees | An Update
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...
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