SOURCE: https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/industry-news/2009/containership-behemoth-stops-sydney-services-over-disruption?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATN%20eDM%2018%2009%202020&utm_term=weekday_newsletter
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On the trade front, FTA/APSA points to huge cost facing the community and businesses.
"Vessels are now by-passing Port Botany discharging goods interstate and leaving importers to organise and pay massive logistics costs to move freight across state borders back to Sydney." Zalai says.
"Those with cargo discharged in Sydney are now subject to extensive delays at the port and are facing 'Sydney congestion surcharges' from major international shipping lines of up to US$300 per 20-foot container.
"Once cargo is received, importers are then facing the difficulty of returning the empty containers to a shipping line contracted and nominated depot.
"With the failure of shipping lines to evacuate surplus empty containers, Sydney's depots are at capacity with transport operators passing on costs for re-directions, waiting times, futile trips and storage of containers."