Stockwell International Urgent News Alert

Yantian Congestion ‘Bigger than Ever Given’, said Maersk Ocean Chief  When the giant container ship the MV Ever Given wedged itself across the Suez Canal back in March it quickly captured the world’s imagination. In an instant, one of the globe’s most important maritime chokepoints was completely blocked, immediately raising some very challenging questions about the […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert 16th June 2021

Protected Industrial Action Hutchison Terminal Brisbane & Sydney Stockwell International would like to advise customers of the new notices advising of protected industrial action at HPA’s Brisbane & Sydney terminal include:  Brisbane: four consecutive four-hour stoppages of work from 0700 am Tuesday 22 June until 2300 Tuesday 22 June, two consecutive four-hour stoppages from 0700 Wednesday 23 June until 1500 Wednesday […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert 15th June 2021

Hutchison Terminal Sydney Protected Industrial Action Stockwell International has received information this morning of an update from Hutchison Terminal regarding Industrial Action by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). There is a stoppage of work for 24 hours, commenced 23:59 Monday 14th to 23:59 Tuesday 15th of June 2021.  If you have any questions, please get in contact with […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert 11th June 2021

Southern China Port Congestion Passes Critical  Congestion levels at the Shenzhen Ports of Shekou and Yantian have reached critical stage. As many of you are aware the situation in Shenzhen continues to deteriorate across ports in the entire area. Yantian port shut down for 5 days due to a COVID-19 outbreak – causing a massive backlog […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert 9th June 2021

Protected Industrial Action – Victoria International Container TerminalStockwell International have received information from The Maritime Union of Australia regarding Protected Industrial Action. MUA have advised plans to carry out eight 12-hour stoppages at the Victoria International Container Terminal starting on Friday 11 June, with each stoppage commencing at 1800 every day. The current industrial action plan is […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert 8th June 2021

Protected Industrial Action – Patricks Terminals   Stockwell International have received additional updates regarding Partricks Protected Industrial Action. Patricks Terminals have advised they are continuing the Enterprise Agreements (EA) negotiations at a national level. Although progress is being made, there is still further points that have had no progress. Patricks have not ruled out increased industrial […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert New Zealand 1st June 2021

Severe Weather Update As you may be aware, Canterbury has been hit by a severe weather front over the weekend and is currently in a state of emergency. There are a number of road closures across the region with more heavy rains predicted.  Stockwell International has been advised that there are no changes to the […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert New Zealand 31st May 2021

Severe Weather Update As you may be aware, Canterbury has been hit by a severe weather front over the weekend and is currently in a state of emergency. There are a number of road closures across the region with more heavy rains predicted.  Stockwell International has been advised that Woolston Container Park will remain closed […]

Stockwell International Urgent News Alert 28th May 2021

COVID Situation Melbourne As the COVID situation in Melbourne continues to worsen the Victorian government has announced a lockdown likely to be at least seven to 10 days long. We would like to remind all clients that Stockwell International falls under essential business and our Melbourne office is prepared to work from home without any disruption to service. For […]

Stockwell International News Alert 25th May 2021

Latest in ShippingMarks and Numbers – Australia There has been an increase of cargo moving through our Australian Seafreight CFSs with inadequate marks and numbers on the cargo and within cargo reporting, please kindly ensure that your shippers/consignees are aware of the minimum marking requirements as outlined below;  Export Sea:Actual Shipper and Consignee DetailsOrigin & DestinationNumber of […]