Tropical Cyclone Alfred – Port of Brisbane Operational Updates Due to Major Weather Event
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have been in direct communication with senior management at the Port of Brisbane (PoB) and terminal operators regarding the operational impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is now expected to make landfall this week along the South East Queensland (SEQ) coastline.
As a precautionary measure, the following Operational changes have been implemented:
Vessel Movement Suspensions:
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has suspended inbound vessel arrivals to the Port of Brisbane due to heavy swells since late yesterday, until further notice. A further update is expected shortly confirming that all berthed vessels will be required to evacuate the port.
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 advises industry to ensure they take delivery of all available imports within these shifts with slots currently available.
- Exports: Cargo receivals suspended until further notice.
DP World:
- Imports: Operating as normal for today and then tomorrow until 2300hrs. Expecting to broadcast last slot tomorrow 4 March 2025 @ 2200hrs. Patrick advises industry to ensure they take delivery of all available imports within these shifts with slots currently available.
- 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.
Key Takeaways:
Based on current forecasts, terminal operations are expected to resume on Saturday, 8 March 2025. FTA and APSA will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as they become available.
Gava Australia is committed to keeping you well-informed and will diligently work to mitigate any disruptions to the best of our ability. We will remain vigilant, closely monitoring the situation, and will provide timely updates as new information becomes available.
For any additional information or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Gava Australia.
