July Connected
25th July, 2023
Potential UPS Teamsters Strike, August 1st 2023
The potential strike by UPS Teamsters is causing widespread concern throughout global supply chains. As negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters stagnate, businesses worldwide are preparing for potential disruptions to shipping and logistics services. The implications of UPS teamsters striking are significant, UPS delivers 24.3 million packages globally, there is no network capable of covering this volume should a strike occur. E-commerce businesses are heavily dependent on couriers and will need to have contingency plans in place. With the USA being a key trade lane for SCC and our customers we are working very closely with our USA partners on plans to mitigate any disruptions should the strike proceed.
Canadian Port Strikes
For the last few weeks sea freight shipments from Canada have been experiencing delays as a result of strikes from portside employees, the dispute is still not resolved however union leaders have told members to accept a new deal and this expected to be signed off this coming Tuesday, we will monitor this closely as agreement have been dissolved before they have started previously. Some delays will continue for sea freight ex Canadian origins.
Air freight update
Capacity for air freight cargo continues to improve, and we are seeing a decline in rates not only from the USA and EU hubs but also from Asian origins. At SCC, one of our marquee offerings is air freight services from the USA to AU. For more information about our air freight consolidation services, feel free to contact us at sales@sccargo.com.au.
Sea Freight update
There are signs that the ongoing blank sailings from the shipping lines are starting to have an effect on bookings. Space has tightened up because of this plus there has been an uptick in volumes, certainly no increase in volume to the extent that we would normally experience this time of the year, but an increase on previous months. This will likely present an opportunity for the shipping lines to increase some rates in the near future. Particularly ex China they have been at historic lows for months now, even though peak season will not see the usual increases, the combination of blank sailings and some volume increase will likely see some increases in August.
SCC UN Global Compact Membership
Southern Cross Cargo is proud to be part of the UN Global Compact Australia. We strongly believe that businesses have a crucial role to play in driving sustainable solutions. As a logistics company, we recognise that it is not enough to simply minimise our negative impact; rather we strive to actively engage in transformative systems and processes with a goal to become one of the most sustainable logistics providers. By aligning ourselves with the guiding principles of the UN, we demonstrate our commitment to integrating sustainability into our core business operations. We understand that sustainable business practices are essential for the wellbeing of our planet and future generations and we embrace the opportunity to lead by example in the logistics industry.
SCC 20 year Celebration
Recently we celebrated the 20 year journey of Southern Cross Cargo. Founded by Gino DeLuca and family, this milestone is a testament to our company’s unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. The SCC team today are very thankful that Gino had the courage and foresight to start this wonderful company. Over the last 5 and half years Greg, Paul and Vanessa have taken the reigns at SCC. It is a privilege for each of them to now own and run SCC. Building on the work that Gino had commenced, we are proud to have grown our team from 4 in 2017 to 18 exceptional individuals today.
Over the last 5 years we have moved into a larger facility, embraced digital systems, and focused on sustainability. These advancements have allowed us to cater to our growing freight forwarding customer base and the demands of the e-Commerce industry, always providing seamless services to our loyal customers. We are immensely grateful to our global partners for their unwavering support, as well as our customer base, whom we dedicate our time to serving with excellence and convenience.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our fantastic team of staff, whose dedication, professionalism, and passion have been instrumental in our success. With their hard work and commitment, along with the collective efforts of our partners and customers, Southern Cross Cargo will continue to thrive, innovate, and exceed expectations. As we celebrate 20 years, we look ahead with confidence to a future where sustainability and excellence remain at the forefront of our operations. Here’s to an incredible 20 years and a promising future ahead!
