Australian Custom and Border Protection workers are planning to walk off the job today after the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) rejected a three percent pay rise from the Australian Federal Government. International passengers outbound are being told to turn up early and to expect delays at Australia’s air and marine ports. “If you [...]

Please be aware that the DONAU TRADER V1109S has been delayed into Melbourne and Brisbane due to the ongoing port congestion in Sydney. Into Melbourne, the revised ETA is now 29th October 2011. It was originally scheduled to arrive on 27th October 2011. Into Brisbane the new ETA is now 2nd November 2011 revised from 31st [...]

It has been announced by various shipping lines that due to the constant delays in Sydney, AU a “Port Congestion Surcharge” will be applied. This will be applicable to every import and export container through the port of Sydney. The fee will be: US$ 100 per 20ft US$ 200 per 40ft. The implementation date is [...]

The flooding in Bangkok has reached a critical point.  The Thai Government has announced a special 5 day holiday to manage the flooding crisis in Thailand. Floodwater has already runoff into the Bangkok city area. Many of the businesses are closed and more are expected to do so in the following days if the situation [...]

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