China – 40’GP/40’HC Critical shortage of empty containers
There is currently a critical shortage of empty 40’GP and 40’HC containers, which is forecasted to worsen this month.
Ocean freight rough waters continue
Although the industrial action at the ports has been resolved or delayed depending on how you read it, the ramifications from it continue and all importers and exporters are experiencing significant delays.
Vessel Delays
While we have been advised that the industrial action has been suspended at DP World terminal, it is still ongoing at Patricks causing massive disruption Australia wide.
DDP Implications in Australia
The DDP term requires the shipper to be the Importer of Record into Australia and this makes charges incurred in Australia, including import duty, GST and government entry charges, the responsibility of the shipper.
Sydney Port Congestion Fees
The following charges are what is currently being advised by the shipping lines and NVOCC’s.
Sydney Port Congestion and Vessel Omissions
Current industrial action at all 3 terminals across various parts of Australia is exacerbating the serious congestion issues at Sydney port.
Empty Container Park Chaos
Sydney empty parks are now overflowing and at breaking point. We are experiencing multiple redirections after booking slots into empty park’s as per the shipping lines advice.
MUA Industrial Action
Patrick Terminals has announced that the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has advised Patrick of Protected Industrial Action.