Why it’s Important to Know Exactly What’s Happening Within the Shipping Industry
We’re a third of the way through the year, and it’s fair to say there’s still a lot going on within the shipping industry in…
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How a Lack of Workers is Impacting the Supply-Chain’s Final Mile
I think we’re all acutely aware of the ongoing delays and congestion within the shipping industry, however a fresh problem is now upon us as…
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Why Industry Needs to Get Involved in the Productivity Commission’s Supply-Chain Inquiry.
Amid the festivity of December, and the continuing chaos within the supply-chain, you may have missed that the Productivity Commission announced an inquiry into Australia’s…
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We’re Saying Goodbye to 2021, But is it Goodbye to Shipping Delays?
With 2022 now just days away, it’s wishful thinking to expect the delays and congestion impacting the product supply chain will simply disappear once the…
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How Late Night Deliveries and After Hours Phone Calls Could Help Ease Supply-Chain Delays.
Twenty-four hour operations in the shipping industry may be the only solution we have to the big retail issues we are facing due to global…
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Patrick Terminals – MUA Nationwide Strikes in the Pre-Christmas Peak Period
Patrick Terminals have advised CTAA (Container Transport Alliance Australia) of the latest notification regarding industrial action by the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia). Patrick Terminals have labelled…
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Why Global Shipping Delays Aren’t All Bad News.
There’s been much discussion about global shipping delays since the coronavirus pandemic began, but despite the ongoing congestion and backlog, cautious optimism is emerging among…
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Delays on Delays – Why Your New Laptop Might Not Make it Under the Christmas Tree.
A fresh problem is emerging from the ongoing global shipping delays, with some shipping lines now avoiding transporting hazardous cargo altogether. With congestion showing no…
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) 2021-2022 season
The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources have released the latest requirements regarding mandatory pre-shipment fumigation for imports into Australia, to protect against Brown…
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China’s Golden Week Holiday
The China Golden Week holidays are coming up fast. We are currently experiencing the usual space problems from China as we move closer to peak…
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