Tropical Cyclone Alfred – Transport & Logistics Update
1. Aviation Updates
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
• Status: Open, but operations will cease with the last scheduled flight at 4 PM today (6 March).
Flight Disruptions
• Brisbane & Gold Coast: Qantas and Jetstar flights suspended from 6 March, expected to resume on 7 March.
• Coffs Harbour & Ballina: All flights suspended until midnight 6 March.
• Sunshine Coast & Hervey Bay: Flights currently operating but subject to change.
Cargo Terminal Operators (CTO)
| Operator | Status | Key Updates |
| Qantas Freight (Brisbane) | Closed |
From midday 6 March – midday 8 March |
| Qantas Freight (Coolangatta) | Closed | Expected to reopen 10 March if conditions allow |
| Dnata | Operational | Continuing unless directed otherwise by airport authorities |
| Menzies Aviation | Operational | Continuing to service airlines as required |
2. Maritime & Port Operations
Vessel Movements
• MSQ: All inbound/outbound movements suspended.
• Tug operations ceased from midday 6 March, on emergency standby.
Port Terminal Status
| Terminal | Imports | Exports | Expected Resumption |
| Patrick | Closed | Suspended | Over the weekend (TBC) |
| DP World | Closed | Suspended | Monday, 10 March, 7 AM |
| Hutchison Ports | Closed | Suspended | Monday, 10 March |
| AAT | Closed | Suspended | Monday, 10 March |
Empty Container Parks & Port Access
• Empty Container Parks: Multiple closures due to safety concerns.
• Port of Brisbane Access: No change to landside access; businesses should follow emergency plans.
3. DAFF Advisory :Regulatory & Industry Updates
• Urgent biosecurity inspections prioritised (e.g., perishable goods).
• Appointments being rescheduled DAFF contacting affected clients
• Import processing normal potential delays for non-urgent commodities
• Resource deployment on hold until safe monitoring conditions
4. Shipping & Transport Disruptions
• Maritime Safety Queensland: Suspended all inbound shipping.
• Queensland coastal ferry services: Paused.
• Brisbane Airport: Remains open, but operations will stop if wind speeds exceed 40 knots.
• 27 aircraft may be relocated from Brisbane Airport.
Situation remains fluid with further updates expected. We will continue monitoring and provide updates as they become available.
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