Tropical Cyclone Alfred has caused significant disruption to shipping and port operations in Queensland, Australia, particularly affecting vessels docked at the Brisbane terminal and other coastal regions. For businesses and individuals involved in cars importing these disruptions are likely to affect delivery timelines, so RAWS workshops might also face significant delays due to disturbance to schedules to their compliance checks, and vehicle registration processes.    

Affected Vessels and Expected Delays 

Several vessels have been impacted by Cyclone Alfred, with delays expected to last 1 to 2 weeks. The affected vessels include: 

TITANIA EF423-TTA 

VIKING PAGLIA PP553-PGI 

APHRODITE LEADER 56 

Delays in these shipments could result in late arrivals of SEVS vehicles, affecting compliance checks, inspections, and modifications necessary for registration. 

Potential Impact on SEVS Vehicles 

Cars imported under SEVS must undergo compliance processes to meet Australian safety and environmental standards. Cyclone Alfred’s disruptions may lead to the following challenges: 

Delayed Compliance Inspections: Shipping delays could push back mandatory inspections required to meet ADR (Australian Design Rules), which may delay roadworthy certification. 

Registration Delays: Delays in compliance checks and modifications could extend the registration process, affecting when the vehicle can be legally driven-licenced.

The Importance of Timely Shipping for SEVS Cars 

Timely shipping plays a key role for SEVS car importers, as delays can potentially affect the entire process, from compliance checks to final registration. It’s important for workshops to stay prepared. By planning ahead and anticipating potential setbacks, workshops can help minimise the impact of these delays and ensure a smoother workflow.