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Air freight - Increased weekly service - AU to NZ

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After a prolonged trial period, Book Systems is pleased to confirm our second weekly (midweek) service from Melbourne to New Zealand.

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Harald Dittmer

07/10/2025

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Tropical Cyclone Kajiki

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Tropical Cyclone Kajiki - extreme weather conditions in South China Sea.

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Harald Dittmer

25/08/2025

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BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) – RISK SEASON 2025-26

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have finalised the seasonal measures for the 2025-26 high risk season. Effective for sailings on or after the 1st September 2025, all target high risk cargo manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries must be treated by an approved treatment provider. Full listing of countries and commodities are available in the announcement.

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Harald Dittmer

18/08/2025

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred – BRISBANE

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Due to the severe weather conditions expected from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Brisbane Ports & depots have suspended all services until further notice.

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04/03/2025

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BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) – RISK SEASON 2024-25

Customer advisory regarding the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season for 2024-25.

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Harald Dittmer

19/08/2024

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Severe weather to disrupt scheduling

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Extreme weather conditions reported at the Cape of Good Hope.

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Harald Dittmer

12/07/2024

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LUNAR NEW YEAR 2024 - DRAGON

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Please be advised that from this Saturday, 10 February Chinese New Year celebrations will take place and many factories and offices will not return to work until the last week of February.

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Harald Dittmer

07/02/2024

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INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE IN AUSTRALIAN PORTS

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The Australian Container Terminal Operator DP World has reached an in-principle 4-year agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia

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Harald Dittmer

02/02/2024

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Winter Storm Chicago, January 2024

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A powerful winter storm is currently moving from the Arctic south. As it is approaching the Midwest and the Great Lakes and increasing in strength it has brought all activities at Chicago O’Hare to a complete standstill.

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Harald Dittmer

12/01/2024

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AIR IMPORT FLIGHT SCHEDULES

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Frequency of service from U.K. and U.S.A. will be reduced over the holiday season.

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Harald Dittmer

04/01/2024

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