Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have been informed by dnata senior management of a temporary closure of dnata Cargo Operations at Melbourne Airport due to a biosecurity directive issued by the Department of Health.
Key Details of the Closure:
- Reason for Closure: An exotic mosquito, identified as Aedes aegypti, was detected in a pest control trap at dnata's Melbourne facility. This species is known to spread diseases such as Dengue virus, Yellow Fever, and other viruses.
- Biosecurity Directive: Following the detection, the Department of Health mandated a Thermal Spray Fogging Treatment (fumigation) to be conducted within 24 hours.
- Closure Timing:
- Date: Wednesday, 15th January 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM AEDT
- During this time, access to dnata's security gatehouse, truck yard, and reception will be restricted.
Operational Adjustments:
- Evacuation: All personnel, including tenants such as Toll Global Express, must vacate the premises during the treatment process.
- Freight Operations: Dnata has made arrangements to complete freight handling prior to the closure and will resume normal operations after fumigation.
- Extended Opening Hours: To accommodate freight collections or lodgements, dnata will extend its operating hours beyond the standard schedule.
We understand that dnata has also informed tenants, neighbouring facilities (including Australia Post and Qantas), Melbourne Airport, and relevant stakeholders of this temporary disruption.
Recommendations for Members:
Members planning freight activity at dnata's Melbourne facility are advised to coordinate collections or lodgements to occur before 10:00 AM or after 2:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 15th January 2025.
For further details, you are encouraged to contact dnata Cargo Operations directly.
Updates will be posted at www.FTAlliance.com.au
Tom Jensen - Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA / APSA
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