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Already-stretched Australian supply chains hit by container park congestion

Sydney’s storage areas for empty containers are full, further jamming-up Australia’s stretched supply chains.
Bad weather, vessel schedule alterations and industrial action at ports have all contributed to worsening congestion at the facilities since July.
Last month, local forwarder Sila Global said Sydney’s storage areas were “overflowing, and at breaking point”, with shipping lines “not answering phones or emails.”
And, in a message to customers today, it said the situation had gone from bad...

https://theloadstar.com/already-stretched-australian-supply-chains-hit-by-container-park-congestion/

Australia braces for container storage crisis as more imports arrive

Australia’s coronavirus lockdown and collapse in consumer demand could trigger a container storage crisis.
As reported by The Loadstar last week, boxes are piling up at ports and container freight stations around the world, most notably in India: import cargo uncollected as economic activity grinds to a halt.
And in Australia, local media reports suggest transport and logistics firms in the state of Victoria expect a storage shortage “within a month” as shops …

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https://theloadstar.com/australia-braces-for-container-storage-crisis-as-more-imports-arrive/

More anger in Australia as DP World announces higher terminal access fees

DP World Australia (DPW) is to increase terminal access fees for import containers from May, prompting fierce criticism from transport operators already “bleeding” from the coronavirus crisis.
Sometimes referred to as port infrastructure surcharges, DPW has announced increases at its Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney terminals, bringing them in line with those set by rival Patrick Terminals this month.
In Melbourne, for example, Patrick’s import container fee is A$125.80 (US$76.63), and from 1 …

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https://theloadstar.com/more-anger-in-australia-as-dp-world-announces-higher-terminal-access-fees/

Australian stevedores are ‘turning on the money tap again’

Terminal operators in Australia have been accused of “turning on the money tap again,” following new “port infrastructure” surcharges and steep hikes to vehicle booking system (VBS) fees. 
According to the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA), from 1 July VBS slot fees at DP World terminals increased 88%, to A$12.95 (US$9.04), and at Patrick Terminals by 73%, to A$13, with neither fee including Australia’s general sales tax (GST).  
“These price rises come on top …

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https://theloadstar.com/australian-stevedores-are-turning-on-the-money-tap-again/

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