INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT DP WORLD

By GPSM Published: October 17, 2023

Ongoing Industrial Action at DP World Terminals: Following is the updated advice received from Nicolaj Noes (DP World Australia Executive Vice President – Oceania) on the current status at DP World terminals, with industrial action continuing until 30 October, 2023:   Dear Customers, I write to provide




Qantas Freight Terminals Backlogs

By GPSM Published: October 9, 2023

The beleaguered freight division of Qantas Airways said late last week that it could take another two weeks for some key cargo terminals in Australia to dig out from the logjam of shipments caused by a troublesome switchover to a new cargo management system. Data from the legacy system was supposed to be integrate




Further Industrial Action

By GPSM Published: October 6, 2023

Please see below statement issued by DP World Ports on upcoming and extended industrial action by CFMME Union: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CLAIM ACTION Dear Valued Customers, We hope this notice finds you well. We have an important announcement regarding upcoming employee claim action that m




Disruption at Australian Ports

By GPSM Published: October 3, 2023

Attached notice from industry body, Freight & Trade Alliance ;lists all industrial action at DP World Terminals expected to be actioned in the coming week. In addition, Patricks Terminal in Sydney have announced an 8 hour operations shut down from 6am until 2pm on Thursday 5th October, 2023. Attachments: MUA I




US Government shutdown averted till 17th November 2023

By GPSM Published: October 3, 2023

The Globe Mail reports that the U.S. Congress was able to pass a bill, in both Houses, and get it to the White House for Presidential signature before midnight, 30 September 2023. The Globe article states: The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a tem




Trade with USA may be Impacted Oct 1st 2023

By GPSM Published: September 28, 2023

US GOVERNMENT POTENTIAL SHUT DOWN DRAWS NEAR IFCBAA has overnight been involved in communications with the NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America) on this issue. Both organisations have reciprocal organisation membership with each other, on behalf of their respective members. Given




Illegal logging Forms now required for each shipment

By GPSM Published: September 28, 2023

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have advised they now require consignment specific declarations in regards to Illegal Logging. In the past Annual Declarations were acceptable , however effective immediately we will require a declaration on the Importer’s letterhead as per the attached templ






IMPORTED FOODS ALLERGEN LABELLING TO TAKE EFFECT 25TH FEBRUARY 2024

By GPSM Published: September 6, 2023

ATTENTION FOOD IMPORTERS: Please note mandatory changes which will affect the import of all Imported foods , you should familiarise yourself with this prior to the mandatory implementation by 25/2/24 IFN 12-23: Changes to mandatory allergen labelling (updated) on Imported Foods   Date of effect: 31 August 202




UPDATED COSTS

By GPSM Published: August 30, 2023

Increased Airline Terminal Handing Costs: Airfreight Cargo Terminal Operators (CTO’s) have announced they will again increase handling fees at all terminals in Australia effective from 1st September, 2023 This is the second increase in the last 2 months. The revised costs amount to $ 0.02/kg on handling, with an




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