International Trade Routes and Port Practices Fall Into Disarray
It’s the story that’s still not making the headlines or getting the attention it deserves — shipping operations have never been in a worse state in Australia. As always ACF is working tirelessly to ensure our customers are as unaffected as possible. The...
read moreDP World Australia ‘Stopped Work’ on Tuesday
ACF was very disappointed this week, following correspondence and the ‘stop work’ meetings issued by DP World. It’s another case of terminal decisions impacting Australian customs, logistics and forwarding, especially at such a busy time. As a...
read moreNSW Ports and Delays – The latest update
Here’s the latest in relation to the NSW ports strike and delays, with thanks to the FTA: There is 1 container vessel waiting to enter Port Botany, 2 container vessels approaching the boarding ground and 6 container vessels at berth. Some vessels have changed the...
read moreACF October Update — The latest freight, trade and customs news from around the world
Here’s an overview of the significant news and changes that ACF and the industry as a whole are experiencing. Brisbane port slow down due to MUA Action now at Patrick’s commencing 27/09 Brisbane vessel arrivals pushed out 2-3 days from today ( 28/09/20 ) due to...
read moreLatest 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...
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