Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) seasonal measures 2020-21
In response to the rapid expansion of BMSB throughout Europe and North America, the department has retained the seasonal measures to manage the risk of…
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#SeafarersAreKeyWorkers
The U.N. International Maritime Organization is highlighting the plight of seafarers on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic on this year’s annual Day of…
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Coronavirus Trade Update
Here comes another fantastic wrap-up (from Freight and Trade Alliance) on how the coronavirus is affecting the shipping industry: China – Update Our sources from…
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Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations kick-off
Australia and the United Kingdom have today announced the commencement of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which will start a new chapter…
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Cargo ship captain allowed to leave Australia
The APL England container ship lost more than 50 containers in rough seas last month.(Supplied: Blueys Photography) A Brisbane judge has ruled the captain of…
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2020-2021 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) seasonal measures
The 2020-21 BMSB season will be in effect for goods shipped from September 1, 2020 that arrive in Australian territory prior 31 May 2021(inclusive). In…
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NICNAS out AICIS in
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will replace NICNAS on 1 July 2020 as the new national regulator of the importation and manufacture of…
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World’s Largest Megaship Arrives in Europe
It was back in March this year when we first introduced you to the HMM Algeciras. HMM Algeciras in Rotterdam. Photo: Port of Rotterdam Authority…
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APL England Master Charged
APL England Master Charged Over Loss of Containers Overboard Stacks of containers collapsed on the deck of the APL England. Photo: AMSA The Master of…
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W.A. Day Closure – 1st June
On June the 1st, our office will be closed to honour Western Australia Day (W.A. Day). “Formerly “Foundation Day”, Western Australia Day is a uniquely…
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