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Below synopsis of the current import/export market situation in USA has been provided to us today from one of our service providers: PORT UPDATE: Los Angeles: Congestion at mid-level with dwell times averaging 0-2 days. New York: Vessel waiting time is 0-1 days at PNCT and APM Terminal due to berth congestion. Cha

Ports in NZ are suspending all operations today with the expected arrival of Cyclone Gabrielle. All or most vessels have been sent to Anchor in the harbour for safety with the port only expecting operations to start again on Wednesday morning at the earliest, any vessel enroute to and from Auckland will be delayed

Our agent in Turkey has advised overnight of mass destruction in the most devastating earthquake to hit Turkey and Syria in a century. To date, some 1500+ lives have been lost in Turkey and some 1200+ lives lost in Syria. Many hundreds of buildings have been destroyed in several cities and port operations have als

Rail operations will be suspended into each of the Port Botany container terminals as per below notice received this morning, this will add substantial pressure to VBS slot availability for road operations over this weekend and well into next week. “ARTC will be carrying out essential track maintenance and i

LCL container unpack depots have been increasing their vehicle booking fees over recent weeks, we regret the need to increase costs but we are unable to absorb these out of pocket expenses. Effective from 19th December, 2023, the new rates will be $ 30.00 per LCL booking, and rates will be updated to the GPSM &hel

The Albanese Government welcomes confirmation today, that the Indian Government has completed its domestic requirements to enable implementation of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). This trade agreement will deliver new market access opportunities for Australian businesses and co

Trade deals with India and the United Kingdom   Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received advice from Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator the Hon Don Farrell confirming the passage of legislation through the Parliament enabling free trade agreement

SVITZER AUSTRALIA INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE FOR CUSTOMERS & STAKEHOLDERS – 9 NOVEMBER: Below message just received advising of industrial action across Australia from Thursday 10th November, 2022. This action will severely dispute vessels arriving and departing all ports. Svitzer Australia is experiencing

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received numerous reports from members of extensive messaging delays with the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). FTA have addressed the matter with senior management of the ICS Systems team at Australian Border Force . This is delaying the processing of Customs entries through th

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received extensive feedback from members in relation to document assessment (three to seven days) and lengthy delays (in many instances, several weeks) in inspection booking responses and next available inspection times by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry