Ocean shipping and the landside container supply chain in to and out of Sydney both remain extremely disrupted despite the cease fire between the union and stevedores. Industrial action from a few weeks ago is the root cause of the ongoing … [Read more...]
Current events, container hire and management of empties
Bad weather, a reckless campaign of nationally coordinated industrial action, infrastructure upgrades of all kinds, and a pandemic, have all contributed to creating grave disruptions to Australia's container supply chain. Particularly in relation to … [Read more...]
Disruption from waterfront industrial action just gets worse and worse
Industrial action on the waterfront is causing increasing disruption to the movement of ships and the movement of vital goods upon which Australian families rely. At least two ship voyages have been greatly delayed at huge cost. A five day … [Read more...]
Khapra Beetle: Department of Ag imposes drastic measures on trade
Urgent and drastic anti-Khapra Beetle action is being taken by the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. High risk plant products will be banned. Pest-free phytosanitary certificates from all countries will be demanded. … [Read more...]
Shipping Australia’s week in review
It’s been another busy week. The Shipping Australia Secretariat has carried out research, consulted with members, and has made submissions to politicians and government officials on a wide variety of matters. Coronavirus … [Read more...]