Qantas Freight Import Delays Continue to Impact Sydney Operations - July 2026

KLN Oceania is monitoring ongoing operational delays affecting Qantas Freight, with the most significant impacts continuing to be felt on import freight movements through Sydney.

Qantas Freight has acknowledged it is working through operational challenges and recovery measures. However, feedback from across the industry — including reporting from the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) — indicates delays remain a live issue for many businesses moving freight through Qantas terminals.

What we're seeing:

• Extended delays on import shipments, particularly through Sydney
• Limited visibility on freight status once cargo has landed
• Difficulty obtaining timely operational updates directly from terminal staff

FTA/APSA has raised these concerns directly with Qantas Freight executive management and continues to provide feedback on supply chain impacts on behalf of industry. The issue has also drawn attention beyond freight and logistics circles, with FTA/APSA participating in broadcast media interviews to highlight the ongoing operational impact and the need for sustained recovery focus.

What this means for your shipments

If you have import freight moving through Qantas terminals — particularly Sydney — you may experience longer-than-usual dwell times and reduced visibility on status updates. We recommend building additional buffer into time-sensitive supply chain planning until Qantas Freight confirms full operational recovery.

What KLN Oceania is doing

Our team is tracking this situation closely and liaising directly with Qantas Freight and industry bodies for updates. Where delays affect your specific shipments, your KLN representative will proactively reach out with status and next steps.

This advisory reflects information available as of July 2nd. We will issue updates as the situation develops.