Industry news
Important summary of biosecurity measures introduced to eliminate the introduction of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug to Australia's borders.
Important summary of biosecurity measures introduced to eliminate the threat that the Khapra Beetle has on Australia's agricultural sector.
These new notifications will impact the availability of labour at terminals Australia-wide and will result in delays. We are working directly with customers who have been impacted and will continue to keep you updated if the situation should change.
Please read more for notices regarding various updates relating to the shipping industry.
On Tuesday 23rd March, the Evergreen vessel "Ever Given" ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s busiest trade routes.
The Department of Agriculture is implementing urgent actions to address the risk khapra beetle on a range of plant products that are host of the pest, and as a hitchhiking pest in sea containers effective 12th April 2021.
KTL Australia has been advised of authorised Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Protected Industrial Action in Melbourne to take place in February, 2021.
KTL Australia has been advised of authorised Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Protected Industrial Action throughout the end of January, 2021.
An important market update summarizing the current difficulties on all aspects of the supply chain in the Australian market.
We have received notice of further Industrial Action taking place at Australian Ports on Thursday 19th & Tuesday 24th of November.
On Friday the 23rd of October, Victorians will observe a public holiday in celebration of the eve of the AFL Grand Final.
We have received further information from a range of suppliers with regard to the current congestion being experienced throughout Australian Ports.
China's Golden Week celebrated 1st through to the 7th of October commemorates the founding of People's Republic of China, where nationwide celebrations are held.
Further to our previous notice, we have some further notices regarding Sydney Port Congestion Surcharge & Industrial Action.
This notice will cover Empty Container Parks, Freight Rates & Space, Industrial Action & Schedule Disruptions all of which affect different parts of your supply chain.