Several Sydney Container Unpack Depots are experiencing long delays in unpacking containers, be it for LCL cargo or unpacks for Quarantine inspections.
Given the Peak Season period, together with the increase in “Seals Intact inspections” and the continuing BMSB issue, most depots in Sydney are at maximum storage capacity which is hampered by the reduced availability of quarantine officers. In some cases, depots are refusing to accept BMSB/unpack containers due to lack of space.
This has reduced the depots capacity to unpack as little freight is being collected whether due to a Quarantine officer shortage or importers closing down and not receiving deliveries over the Christmas New Year period.
Some depots are unable to unpack at all while others are taking up to ten (10) days to unpack containers at present.
We will keep you updated on the situation as soon as further information becomes available.