Following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, we are pleased to confirm that most stakeholders have resumed operations across both sea and air freight sectors as of today, Monday, 10 March 2025.

Key Updates

  • Brisbane Airport: Flights have resumed across South-East Queensland.
  • Port Terminals: All major terminals are operational again today, with some implementing restricted access due to backlog clearance.
  • Regulatory Adjustments: DAFF services are resuming, though some delays remain for non-urgent inspections.

Brisbane Airport & Cargo Terminal Operator (CTO) Updates

  • Brisbane Airport:
    • Reopened on Sunday, 9 March 2025.
    • All other major airports in South-East Queensland are operational.
  • CTO Updates:
    • Qantas Freight:
      • Operations resumed on 9 March.
      • Freight embargoes may still be implemented as schedules adjust.
      • Brisbane Terminal will open at 6:00 AM on 10 March.
    • dnata & Menzies Aviation:
      • Both have resumed operations as of 9 March.

Brisbane Port & Terminal Updates

  • Vessel Movements:
    • Shipping operations recommence today, 10 March 2025.
    • Initial access is restricted until hydrographic surveys confirm safe navigation in shipping channels.
  • Terminal Operations:
    • Patrick:
      • Imports & exports resumed today, 10 March.
    • DP World:
      • Imports & exports resume at 15:00 today.
      • Empty container returns remain restricted.
    • Hutchison Ports:
      • Full operations resumed at 08:00 today.
    • AAT:
      • Full operations resumed at 07:00 today.
  • Empty Container Parks:
    • Reopening today, though delays may persist as backlog is cleared.
  • Port of Brisbane Access:
    • Landside access remains open, with businesses advised to monitor delays due to backlog clearance.

Regulatory & Government Agency Updates

  • DAFF Advisory – Brisbane Office & Service Adjustments
    • Essential services resumed, with adjustments in place.
    • Non-urgent commodity inspections may still experience delays.
    • Export certification services have alternative arrangements during the transition period.

National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) Recovery Meeting – Key Points

  • Port & Shipping:
    • Shipping resumed but limited to compliant vessels pending channel safety assessments.
  • Aviation:
    • All major airports operational, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Ballina.
  • Road & Rail:
    • Queensland & NSW road authorities continue to assess flood damage.
    • Rail networks are undergoing aerial surveys to assess infrastructure conditions.
  • Supermarkets:
    • Distribution centers operational, with stock replenishment in progress.
  • Fuel & Power:
    • Fuel supply is stable.
    • Energex reports this as their worst outage event on record, though most power has been restored.
  • Telecommunications:
    • Most networks are operational, with some relying on backup generators.
  • Flooding & Freight Corridors:
    • Major flooding in Grafton, Lismore, and Brisbane continues to impact transport.
  • Emergency & Recovery Planning:
    • ADF has taken over SES duties on the Gold Coast to aid recovery efforts.

Next Steps & Recommendations

  • All major freight operations have resumed, but residual delays are expected.
  • We will continue to monitor updates and provide further notifications as needed.