Tropical Cyclone Alfred Affecting Brisbane Ports & Brisbane CFS Depot
Important Notice: Tropical Cyclone Alfred Affecting Brisbane Ports & Brisbane CFS Depot Closure Dear Valued Customer, Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecasted to make landfall as a Category 2 cyclone between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast later this week. As a precaution, Brisbane Ports and Brisbane CFS Depots are closed. All cargo on hand is being […]
USTR News
04.03.2025 The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed fees on Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports. The plan includes fees up to $1.5 million per port call for Chinese-built ships and $1 million for operators of these vessels. Public comments are open until March 24, after which a decision will be made. A $1.5 million fee […]
ILA News
04.03.2025 Members from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have officially ratified a new six-year master contract with their maritime employers, represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). Nearly 99% of ILA’s 45,000 registered members voted in favor, securing a 62% pay rise, faster wage increases, and improved benefits. Retroactive to October 1, 2024, the […]
Cupcakes of HOPE
Vital Freight proudly spent the day with Cupcakes of Hope, an initiative providing delicious cupcakes where all proceeds support children battling cancer. We encourage other businesses to join us in making a difference; even a small donation can significantly impact these young lives. Visit their website to contribute and help spread hope: https://cupcakesofhope.org/
NTSB News
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has disclosed that on February 6, 2024, the U.S.-flagged containership President Eisenhower lost 23 containers overboard and sustained damage to 10 others while drifting approximately 94 miles south of Oakland, California. The incident, resulting in over $735,000 in damages, was attributed to incorrect cargo weight data entered during the […]
CYCLONE GARANCE
28 February 2025 Dear Clients, Cape Town is still experiencing the Southeasterly winds– with our second period of extended wind stoppages throughout last week. Waiting time is 6-8 days for CTCT with several vessels at anchor in Table Bay. We continue with much-improved operational environment in South Africa: minimal waiting time, low terminal, and yard density, […]
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