World in a box
“World in a Box” was a project of the 2019 Container Project Committee, a group of former senior Australian shipping executives, who were keen to…
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Seasonal measures (2018/19) for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)
We introduce seasonal import measures to manage the risk of Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) during the high risk season. New seasonal measures will apply…
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Shipping container hotel
A gorgeous new hotel has been constructed in the European country of Georgia. It’s made from, you guessed it, shipping containers. Take a look at…
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What you need to know about VGM
VGM – Verified Gross Mass. These three words are what exporters worldwide are going to have embedded into the forefront of their operations for all…
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Four container ship disasters
Who doesn’t like to see a cool picture of a shipping disaster? Today, however, we’re giving you an insight on how some of the top…
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Brazen container robbery
A mystery is unfolding in Canada with audacious criminals using a stolen Freightliner truck to remove a twenty foot container from the port of Montreal….
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Cocaine discovered in Baltimore container
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have discovered 147 pounds (66kgs) of cocaine in a shipping container that arrived in Baltimore from Brazil. Using non-intrusive…
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PSA International chief reflection
EVER wondered why the container is measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) while the ships that carry them are measured in metres, mused Tan Chong…
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150kgs of methamphetamine seized
A 66-year-old Hong Kong national will appear in Sydney Central Local Court today (15 May 2015), charged with attempting to import approximately 150 kilograms of…
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MSC Oliver joins MSC Oscar
The MSC Oliver returned from sea trials over the weekend of the 21st-22nd March. This new container ship joins the MSC Oscar, it’s sister ship,…
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