Advisory

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Last updated: 23 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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A freight forwarder opens their inbox to find a carrier message: port strike in Rotterdam, all sailings suspended until further notice. That is a textbook advisory. In transport and logistics, an advisory is an official notification issued by port authorities, carriers, airlines, freight forwarders, or regulators alerting business partners to disruptions, safety risks, regulatory changes, or capacity constraints. Common examples include port closure notices, strike warnings, dangerous goods updates, and fuel surcharge announcements. Unlike routine circulars, an advisory is time-sensitive: shippers, consignees, and downstream service providers are expected to respond promptly – by rerouting shipments, adjusting bookings, or notifying customers.

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