IFCBAA Update - Sydney Port Congestion Surcharges Schedule and PIA Update (NNF 2020/182)
Further to previous IFCBAA bulletins on the issues at Port Botany, Sydney stevedore terminals.
IFCBAA would like to update members on actions concerning the Port Congestion Surcharges (PCS) being imposed by a number of shipping lines in Sydney.
IFCBAA has updated a schedule of Port Congestion Surcharges and related information announced by the shipping lines, as attached.
Including Maersk, Hamburg-Sud and HMM PCS Announcements; updates from ONE & Maersk on Sydney containers offloaded in Melbourne; Maersk and Hamburg-Sud extends detention free period.
We will update the schedule as further announcements are received.
The Sydney Port issues continue to deteriorate with disrupted shipping schedules, Sydney port omissions and some lines starting to suspend bookings to Sydney.
OOCL has suspended accepting bookings for its coastal shipping service from the East Coast to Fremantle.
The knock-on effect of vessels offloading Sydney containers in Melbourne and other ports is adding to delays, costs and disrupted supply chains across the country.
DP World
The Attorney General’s office was attending the DP World – MUA FWC hearing on Saturday which was cancelled just prior.
The PIA has been suspended until 1 November and the parties will continue negotiations without the PIA slowing operations. DP World Notice
DP World Brisbane - PIA Notice – 24 Hours stoppage - 29-30 September DP World Notice - Brisbane Industrial Action
Patrick
Industrial action continues at Sydney Terminal is currently 12-14 days behind schedule, and it is forecast that the delays will increase due to the ongoing Protected Industrial Action. It is estimated that there is a backlog 35,000 containers waiting to be loaded or discharged at Patrick Terminals – Sydney. Patrick Terminals in Brisbane and Melbourne also have berthing delays in excess of five days. PIA is occurring at all Patricks ports with no end in sight. Patrick Notice
Hutchison
Hutchison continue to be impacted by delays during ongoing EBA negotiations with MUA.
The International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) has been proactive in raising these issues with the Prime Minister’s office, Federal and state governments, their agencies and the private sector, including initiating contact on these issues with the ACCC. IFCBAA has initiated a media campaign to highlight the impact the port issues are having on industry and the Australian community.
IFCBAA urges all parties involved in the industrial action at Port Botany to resolve their differences and return the port to full operating capacity.
To read the Port Congestion Surcharges click HERE
Stuart McFarlane
Air and Sea Freight Forwarding Manager