Further to our member notice from 19 July 2024 outlining preliminary indications of a cessation to key shipping services to and from Australia, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have followed up with the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and, in its capacity as being the designated peak body under Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act, with the Registrar of Shipping (Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts). Enquiries have confirmed MSC will stop bookings transiting via SIN and TPP until further notice. MSC RESHUFFLES ITS ASIA-OCEANIA NETWORKThe Registrar of Shipping provided the following details to FTA and APSA: "The From 4s we have are currently limited to some Port omissions in early-mid August. However, we do understand the situation to be that the Australia-Singapore-Europe is on hold but there is a direct Europe – Australia service that is continuing to operate."Subsequent Part X Form 4 notices provided to FTA / APSA (inward and outward) include the following references: Event details – The parties have advised that all European cargo will move to their direct service into Australia. Due to the decrease in cargo loading from Singapore, 'MSC Corcovado III FC430A' will omit port of Melbourne on 10 August 2024. Cargo scheduled to be loaded at Melbourne will instead load on the 'Cali FC431A'.
Event details – The parties have advised that all European cargo will move to their direct service into Australia. Due to the decrease in cargo loading from Singapore, 'MSC Star R FC430R' will omit port of Brisbane on 12 August 2024. Cargo scheduled to be loaded at Brisbane will instead load on the 'MSC Cape III FC432R'.FURTHER DETAIL: Additional Part X notifications - refer HERE (FTA/APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED)MSC website - refer HERE |