Industry news
Vessel Blocks Suez Canal (Egypt) | April 2021
On Tuesday 23rd March, the Evergreen vessel "Ever Given" ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s busiest trade routes.
Urgent Change To Measures Against Khapra Beetle | March 2021
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.
Melbourne Terminal Interruptions | February 2021
KTL Australia has been advised of authorised Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Protected Industrial Action in Melbourne to take place in February, 2021.
Terminal Interruptions | January 2021
KTL Australia has been advised of authorised Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Protected Industrial Action throughout the end of January, 2021.
Market Update | 4 December 2020
An important market update summarizing the current difficulties on all aspects of the supply chain in the Australian market.
Notice of Industrial Action | 18 November 2020
We have received notice of further Industrial Action taking place at Australian Ports on Thursday 19th & Tuesday 24th of November.
Public Holiday | 23 October 2020
On Friday the 23rd of October, Victorians will observe a public holiday in celebration of the eve of the AFL Grand Final.
Market Update | 2 October 2020
We have received further information from a range of suppliers with regard to the current congestion being experienced throughout Australian Ports.
Chinese Golden Week
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.
Market Update | 16 September 2020
Further to our previous notice, we have some further notices regarding Sydney Port Congestion Surcharge & Industrial Action.
Market Update | 10 September 2020
This notice will cover Empty Container Parks, Freight Rates & Space, Industrial Action & Schedule Disruptions all of which affect different parts of your supply chain.