Client Advisory: Australia Flooding

On the back of the recent floods experienced in parts of Brisbane & South of the Queensland border, Northern NSW is now experiencing widespread localised flooding , property damage & loss of life.

The widespread rain is now travelling down the Eastern Seaboard of Australia & to which Greater Sydney is now on high alert with the next 24 hours, with torrential rain and flash-flooding forecast.

The severe weather warning extends from Newcastle to the South Coast and there’s a flood alert for the Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers with residents warned they may need to evacuate.

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast as much as 150mm to 200mm of Rain, damaging winds and torrential rainfall for a coastal region stretching from near Newcastle down to almost the Victorian border.

Please be patient with any delays, and wish our people, partners and clients to stay safe over the coming days. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep our clients informed of any developments and shipments impacted.

Our Australian offices can be contacted here if you are in need of support at this time.

Up to 1250mm of rain has been recorded in parts of Brisbane over the last 4 days leading to widespread localised flooding - especially in low-lying areas and those near rivers, creeks and swamps (such as those surrounding Brisbane Airport). Tens of thousands of houses were inundated and/or lost power and tragically some lives have been lost. Some Airfreight and Seafreight depots, and transport companies were unable to release or accept cargo today and many staff worked from home or were unable to work. In some areas the flood waters have started to subside although other areas are yet to reach their expected peak. It is expected that the air and sea depots and transport companies will be operational tomorrow, however much will depend on how quickly the waters come down and the roads can be cleared. Many regional towns are also under water and roads are cut so deliveries from/to many town will likely be delayed. Please be patient with any delays, and wish our people, partners and clients to stay safe over the coming days. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep our and clients informed of any developments and shipments impacted. Kindest Regards, Crane Worldwide Logistics – Australia