Update 5:00PM – 12 March 2025
All back backlog of freight into QLD have been cleared as of Wednesday 12 March 2025.
Some areas areas such as Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast in QLD may not be accessible due to flooding or road closures and may impact or delay collections or deliveries into these areas.
We are monitoring the situation, and we will update our valued clients accordingly with any further updates available
Update 6:00AM – 10 March 2025
Due to backlog of freight into QLD please allow additional time for us to process Despatch and delivery of freight.
Some areas may be closed or inaccessible due to flooding or road closures and may impact or delay collections or deliveries into QLD.
We have several drivers unable to come to warehouse today due to flooded areas where they live and we are currently are limited with the deliveries into Brisbane Metro, South Seas QLD and part and Sunshine coast. Deliveries into regional QLD may be affected as well depending on road closures.
We are monitoring the situation, and we will update our valued clients accordingly with any further updates available
Update – Wednesday 5 March 2025 – 2:00PM
MRL Global will close its Depot in Brisbane from 12:00PM Thursday 6 March 2025, through to Friday 7 March 2026.
Location: 376–386 Beatty Road, Archerfield QLD 4108, Australia
Closure Dates: Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th, 2025
Reason: Preventive measure due to Cyclone Alfred’s Impacts
IMPORTANT TRANSIT TIME NOTICE: All freight into QLD will be delayed and additional transit times required.
Helpful Links:
- QLD SES | State Emergency Service - https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/
- ABC News Update: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/tropical-cyclone-alfred-brisbane-forecast-queensland-nsw-live/105010498
- QLD Government Get Ready Website: https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/
- QLD Government News: https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/news/tropical-cyclone-alfred-march-2025
- NSW Government Update: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/emergency-operations-underway-ahead-of-tropical-cyclone-alfred
- NSW SES: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/
- Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology: http://www.bom.gov.au/
Update – Wednesday 5 March 2025 – 11:00AM
We are closely monitoring the weather conditions in Brisbane and assessing the potential impact on operations. The safety of our employees and customers remains our top priority.
While we currently do not anticipate major disruptions, we will continue to evaluate the situation and provide updates as needed. Please stay tuned for any further announcements regarding potential delays or service adjustments.
Thank you for your understanding.
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