Latest Update on Ex-TC Alfred
Brisbane Airport – Status: OPEN
• Brisbane Airport and all major airports in South-East Queensland resumed operations on 9 March.
• Qantas and Jetstar have resumed flights to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Ballina.
• Hervey Bay Airport remains closed due to flooding, with further assessments on 10 March.
Cargo Terminal Operators (CTO) – Status: OPEN
| Operator | Status | Notes |
| Qantas Freight | Open |
Brisbane Terminal opens at 6 AM on 10 March. Coolangatta Terminal to reopen after a safety assessment. Priority freight shipments are being handled first. |
| Dnata | Open | Operations resumed on 9 March. |
| Menzies Aviation | Open | Operations resumed on 9 March. |
Vessel Movements – Status: REOPENING
• Maritime Safety Queensland confirms shipping operations will resume on 10 March.
• Access is initially restricted to vessels meeting port limitations until hydrographic surveys clear main shipping channels.
Port Terminals – Status: REOPENING
| Terminal | Imports | Exports | Notes |
| Patrick | Open | Open | Operations resumed on 10 March. |
| DP World | Opening at 15:00 | Opening at 15:00 | No empty returns accepted this week due to backlog. |
| Hutchison Ports | Open | Open | Reopened at 08:00 on 10 March. |
| AAT | Open | Open | Reopened at 07:00 on 10 March. |
Empty Container Parks – Status: REOPENING
• Parks are progressively reopening but expect delays and disruptions
DAFF Advisory
• Office Availability: Essential services only; normal telephone and online services continue.
• Biosecurity Inspections: Priority given to urgent cases; potential delays for non-urgent inspections.
• Import Document Processing: Continuing as normal.
• Export Certification Services: Alternative arrangements in place due to Brisbane office closure (6–10 March).
Transport & Logistics Impact
• Ports & Shipping: Restricted vessel access until survey clearance.
• Road & Rail: Flooding and debris in Queensland and NSW; Queensland Rail and Pacific National conducting route surveys.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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