As you’ve likely seen in the news, a Tropical Cyclone is developing and heading towards Brisbane, bringing major disruptions to operations and deliveries. Here’s what to expect:
⚠ Container packing/unpacking delays
⚠ Deliveries affected by flooding, road closures & safety concerns
⚠ Wharf closures likely
⚠ Dehire depots may close or restrict stacking due to high winds
⚠ Loose cargo at risk from strong winds, flooding & structural damage
⚠ LCL loading/unloading subject to safe conditions
⚠ Limited staff access impacting daily services
Even if the cyclone doesn’t make direct landfall, severe coastal weather will still impact Brisbane’s logistics operations. Please plan accordingly and stay safe. We’ll provide updates as the situation unfolds.
Patrick Terminal regarding Tropical Cyclone Alfred / Terminal Operations from today 3rd of March.
Issue: IMPORTANT: Weather Event, Import Cargo Collection
Short Description: All carriers are urged to collect import cargo today (D and E shifts) and tomorrow (D shift) before storage commences. There is an abundance of slots available. The Terminal is likely to suspend operations beyond this point until weather conditions have eased. Please give this your urgent attention.
Issue Impact: Please monitor VBS notice board for any further updates.
Duration of Delay: 1 days 5 hrs 0 min.
Issue Commencement: 03/03/2025 10:00
Expected Resolution: 04/03/2025 15:00
DP/World Tropical Cyclone Alfred Updates
Issue: DP World Brisbane will close from 15:00 Tuesday 04/03.
Short Description: –
Please be advised that due to effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, DP World Brisbane terminal will be closed from Tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 04/03 at 15:00.
Last slot will be 14:00 04/03, with In-Gates closed from 15:00 04/03.
Terminal operations are planned to resume from Saturday 08/03 at 07:00, if safe to do so.