Port of Brisbane Disruptions
Current Situation:
• Inbound vessels suspended by Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ).
• Most shipping movements stopping this afternoon after Pacific Encounter departs.
• Tug operations cease from midday Wednesday, on emergency standby.
• Port expected to reopen Saturday, 8th March.
Terminal Closures & Updates
| Terminal | Imports | Exports | Reopening (Tentative) |
| Patrick | Closing end of Day Shift (4th March) | Suspended until further notice | TBD |
| DP World | Closing 15:00 (4th March) | Suspended until further notice | 8th March, 07:00 |
| Hutchison | Closed 5th–7th March | Suspended from 10:00 (4th March) | 8th March, 06:00 (assessment on 7th March) |
| AAT | Operating today ,likely to close end of 4th March | Suspended until further notice | TBD |
Vessel Omission & Revised Routing
Several vessels will bypass Brisbane and will no longer call at the port, while others have revised routing, making calls at alternative ports before returning to Brisbane. Our team will reach out regarding your affected shipments.
Logistics & Supply Chain Impact
• Empty container parks closing, causing disruptions.
• Severe congestion and delays expected when operations resume.
• No vessel movements before Saturday, 8th March.
Weather Update
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall late Thursday as a Category 2 system, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding from Bundaberg to Northern NSW.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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