The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced that night movements of line-towed container barges will be allowed to and from the Pasir Panjang Terminal. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity with regional ports, as well as improve port efficiency, reduce the time...
Vessel bunching caused by Typhoon Bebinca has seen operations disrupted at Shanghai and Ningbo ports, potentially impacting vessel schedules at destination ports. The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949, the ships that moved away in anticipation of the storm will return over the coming days,...
Rail container dwell times across the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Seattle and Tacoma are approximately double what they were earlier this year, creating concern that these dwells may extend further as peak season commences and intersects with the looming threat of ILA industrial...
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced the expansion of the highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme which will now include the following commodities: New tyres Aircraft and aircraft parts Used machinery and machinery parts This change impacts all importers, approved arrangement class 19 accredited...
In response to heavy import volumes and potential industrial action across the US East and Gulf Coasts, shipping organisations are set to deploy 28 "extra-loader" vessels to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach over the coming peak season. Whilst the looming threat of the...
Businesses across Australia and Indonesia are positioned to benefit from the signing of an Authorised Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement (AEO MRA) between the two nations which will deliver a simplified customs process. In 2022-23, Indonesia was Australia's 13th largest two-way trading partner by value ($26.2...
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has appointed vice presidents to the 13 committees that form a strike mobilisation plan underpinning the industrial action due to commence on the 1st of October across the East and Gulf coast ports if a new contract isn't achieved by...
Nearly 12 weeks after the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and blocking the Fort McHenry Federal Channel to all deepsea vessels, the Dali ship has left Baltimore for Norfolk to repair its damaged bow. Whilst the Port of Baltimore has been re-opened, the...
This month saw over 120 industry leaders from nearly 30 nations congregate for the Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit, which primarily focused on the current rise of global protectionism and its adverse impacts on shipping, customers and global trade. With shipping responsible for transporting over...
The strong demand being experienced across Asia's export trade lanes is utilising a large amount of capacity being provided by shipping companies, which is causing tension in the quest to balance three main factors: high market demand, long transit times due to Red Sea diversions...