Australian depot managers say free box storage time is 'unworkable'

Exasperated container depot operators in Australia have called on shipping lines to offer “more realistic” free storage. Based near Sydney’s Port Botany, Price & Speed demands carriers respond to the “industry-wide” ...

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News / ACCC says it learned about anti-competitive PCDs from local newspaper

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News / Australian competition body appeals court ruling on port commitment deeds

Australia’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has lodged an appeal following ...

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News / ACCC mulls appeal in storm over 'anti-competitive' NSW deal with Port Botany

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News / Carriers need to cover soaring costs in congested Aussie/NZ trades says ANL

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News / MUA deal with Hutchison unveiled, but Port Botany close to 'gridlock'

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News / New round of industrial action to hit DP World Freemantle on Xmas Day

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News / As trade rebounds in Australia, war of words erupts over surcharges

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News / Despite peace talks at Port Botany, container congestion remains critical

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News / Importers 'close to breaking point' as tension rises at Sydney's Port Botany

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Australian depot managers say free box storage time is 'unworkable'

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News / 'Corporate arrogance' claim as Patrick seeks to end agreement with dock union

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News / MUA deal with Hutchison unveiled, but Port Botany close to 'gridlock'

News / New round of industrial action to hit DP World Freemantle on Xmas Day

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News / Despite peace talks at Port Botany, container congestion remains critical

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Australian depot managers say free box storage time is 'unworkable'

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News / 'Corporate arrogance' claim as Patrick seeks to end agreement with dock union

News / ACCC says it learned about anti-competitive PCDs from local newspaper

News / Australian competition body appeals court ruling on port commitment deeds

News / ACCC mulls appeal in storm over 'anti-competitive' NSW deal with Port Botany

News / Carriers need to cover soaring costs in congested Aussie/NZ trades says ANL

COMPANY NOTICES

News / MUA deal with Hutchison unveiled, but Port Botany close to 'gridlock'

News / New round of industrial action to hit DP World Freemantle on Xmas Day

News / As trade rebounds in Australia, war of words erupts over surcharges

News / Despite peace talks at Port Botany, container congestion remains critical

News / Importers 'close to breaking point' as tension rises at Sydney's Port Botany

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