Strikes end, but delays continue at Australian ports
Australian freight forwarder International Cargo Express (ICE) has warned of backlogs at Australian ports affected ...
Australian supply chains are still suffering widespread disruption from Covid-related staff shortages.
According to the Freight & Trade Alliance (F&TA), freight forwarders have reported surging airfreight volumes into Sydney and Melbourne, which, combined with high numbers of staff isolating, has resulted in congestion at both airports.
F&TA noted: “We understand the sudden influx of cargo flights with rapid antigen test kits and other medical equipment is proving to be problematic, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney. Numerous chartered cargo flights are arriving with ...
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