Unfortunately, right now, empty container parks and empty container holding spaces in New South Wales have become chock-a-block with empty boxes. Even port precincts have become extra-busy and port operator NSW Ports has quite rightly imposed control … [Read more...]
Inability to move boxes is the major reason for global container shortage
Maritime analysts at internationally respected consultancy, Drewry, have shown that the global shortage of container equipment is caused by difficulties in empty container repositioning. The global ocean-borne container equipment fleet is expected … [Read more...]
Could do a lot better: first annual freight chain strategy report
Earlier this month, the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers released the first annual progress report for the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. From an ocean-shipping perspective, it's a bit of a disappointing read. Initial remarks … [Read more...]
Mythbusting: current events, costs, congestion and unsubstantiated allegations
Recent industrial action has presented considerable challenges to maintaining the efficiency and low costs of the supply chain. There are a number of adverse consequences including, unfortunately, campaigns of disinformation. Lingering effects of … [Read more...]
Extreme container disruption continues in Sydney despite industrial cease fire
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...]