Tropical Cyclone Alfred - Port of Brisbane Operational Updates Due to Major Weather Event - Update 2

                                       

Further to our earlier member notice, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has received a number of updates from various stakeholders. Following is the latest on operational changes that have been implemented, along with updates highlighted: Vessel Movement Suspensions:  Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has suspended inbound vessel arrivals to the Port of Brisbane due to heavy swells since late yesterday under direction from Maritime Safety Queensland's (MSQ) Regional Harbour Master.  Final outbound transits have occurred this morning for a number of vessels. UPDATED Most likely no shipping movements from Wednesday evening with potential port closure Thursday and Friday. UPDATED Looking to priority of vessels once BAU returns on Saturday. UPDATED Port of Brisbane have released a stakeholder update in light of MSQ announcements UPDATED Terminals: Patrick: Imports: Operating as normal for today (Day & Twilight Shifts) and tomorrow (Day Shift). Expecting to close for Imports from completion of Day Shift tomorrow 4 March 2025. Patrick advise industry to ensure they take delivery of all available imports within these shifts with slots currently available.  Formal Patrick Client Advice UPDATED Exports: Cargo receivals suspended until further notice. DP World:  Imports: Operating as normal for today and then tomorrow until 1500hrs. DP World have revised forward their closure time, with the DP World Brisbane terminal now to be closed from tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 4 March 2025 @ 15:00. Last slot will be 14:00, with In-Gates closed from Tuesday 4 March 2025 @ 15:00. Terminal operations are planned to resume from Saturday 8 March 2025 at 07:00 if safe to do so. DPW advise industry to ensure they take delivery of all available imports within these shifts with slots currently available. UPDATED Exports: Cargo receivals suspended until further notice. Hutchison Ports:  Imports: Currently operating as normal until further notice. Likely to also operate until end of day tomorrow 4 March 2025. Exports: Cargo receivals suspended from 10am today until further notice. AAT:  Imports: Currently operating as normal until further notice. Likely to also operate until end of day tomorrow 4 March 2025. Exports: Cargo receivals suspended until further notice. Empty Container Park Closures: Several empty container parks across the port precinct have already ceased operations due to safety concerns. We encourage members to liaise with relevant service providers to assess potential disruptions to their supply chains. Further to the above updates, Port of Brisbane through their latest update have stressed to stakeholders that there is no intention of altering landside access to Fisherman Islands or other Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd precincts as a result of the weather event. All port tenants/businesses have been advised to implement their own severe weather preparedness plans, adhere to State and Local Government/Emergency Management directions, and make decisions regarding their own operations. The expectation at present is that terminal operations may resume on Saturday 8 March 2025 based on current forecasts. FTA / APSA will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as they become available. Resources Maritime Safety Queensland Dashboard - For real-time information on port status and navigation restrictions, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) provides updates via their MSQ Dashboard. Port of Brisbane Port Alert - Stakeholder Update Issued Monday 3 March 2025 UPDATED Port of Brisbane Port Alert - Stakeholder Update Issued Sunday 2 March 2025 Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) Cyclone Warnings & Track Maps UPDATED Patrick Client Advice UPDATED We encourage all members to liaise with shipping lines, transport operators, and relevant service providers to assess potential disruptions to their supply chains. FTA / APSA recommends that members reach out to the terminal directly for any storage-related questions and/or the relevant shipping line to discuss any detention-related matters relating to any shipments impacted. Further updates will be available at our website.   Tom Jensen - Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA / APSA Copyright © 2025 Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Pty Ltd, All rights reserved.