A shortage of shipping containers, congestion, delays at ports, and scheduling constraints with a reduced number of vessels stopping in Australia are causing significant problems for importers an...

It was announced on the 11th August that a positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Ningbo Meishan Island International Terminal (MSICT). The positive case has resulted in suspension to all ope...

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Seafreight: Rates are expected to continue to increase with some carriers announcing they will implement a GRI of USD 500.00 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) from the 1st of August. ...

We wish to advise of revision to the Australian Department of Agriculture guidelines relating to mandatory off-shore treatment requirements for target risk sea containers, to protect against the ...

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has released the following notifications of upcoming actions commencing in Australia Ports.

We expect delays to both Import and Export cargo during this t...

We would like to provide you with a status update of the Greater China Yantian/Shekou ports that have recently been affected by an outbreak of Covid-19. The situation continues to deteriorate as m...

The USA shipping industry has seen continued changes in recent months which are having an ongoing affect on inland pick-ups, rail, and vessel departures. Currently, bookings are only available ...

Freight and Trade Alliance (FTA) have received advice from Patrick Terminals regarding the following "Protected Industrial Action (PIA)" notification from the Maritime Union of Australi...

As of the 17th January, the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade agreement (A-HKFTA) has entered into effect. This free trade agreement launches a new chapter in economic relations between Australia an...