A major over-haul of the Victorian ports sector is on the way following the completion of the Independent Review of the Victorian Ports System. Although the review itself does not appear to have been released, an "Initial Government Response" is … [Read more...]
Australia’s voluntary national approach to stevedore infrastructure charges
Shipping Australia notes the agreement between the states and territories to develop voluntary national guidelines for stevedore infrastructure / access charges. Ocean carriers have contracts with shippers of cargo. Ocean carriers also have … [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...]
Disruption from waterfront industrial action just gets worse and worse
Industrial action on the waterfront is causing increasing disruption to the movement of ships and the movement of vital goods upon which Australian families rely. At least two ship voyages have been greatly delayed at huge cost. A five day … [Read more...]