Advice from Network Services for flood affected newsagents

Network Services has published the following magazine distribution update for flood affected newsagents:

Network Services will continue in our attempt to get stock to you and keep you updated with our progress. At this stage we are very pleased to announce we have been able to successfully source alternate transport options for some parts of the state, with a number of weekly titles being flown into the far north to ensure delivery is made in a timely manner.

Details of our plans for Monday’s delivery are outlined below:

Far North Queensland:
We are in the process of moving some stock to you via air-freight in order to bypass flood waters. As a result we currently expect titles to be on-sale Monday close to normal including the key weekly titles – Woman’s Day & TV Week. Please note this is the plan at this point and is subject to the availability of airfreight slots – as you can appreciate capacity is limited & critical supplies have priority. Grazia & NW we expect to be on-sale Wed as usual.

Country:
This area is still a difficult one for our trucks and drivers. While some key line haul routes are opening (especially to the North) others remain closed. Additionally there are significant localised closures effecting access to & through key communities. We will deliver all products scheduled for on-sale Monday where possible.

Metro:
At this stage you should receive your deliveries on or close to the usual schedule – including Woman’s Day & TV Week.

Again we apologise for supply delays caused by recent events. We understand how important supply is to all businesses at this time, it is for this reason we wish to reinforce that supply has not been preferential. All supplies have been and will continue to be shipped to all businesses (regardless of type, size, sales volume) as soon as safe passage is available, the only factors influencing supply at this stage are the availability of drivers and safe access.

NOTE – We are currently attempting to contact all retailers and agents whose business’ or towns have been inundated by flood waters. This is order to discuss how we can best assist you during this difficult time. If you have not yet been contacted we ask that you call our Flood Assistance Hotline on 1300 131 169 and select Option 1.