To Warehouse or Not to Warehouse – That is the Question

With warehouse space at an absolute premium currently, it’s very easy to suddenly find yourself with nowhere to store your cargo once it arrives into Port, and having to stack boxes floor to ceiling in your back office until shelf space frees up. However, with some planning and asking the right questions, it doesn’t have […]
Freight Forwarder of the Year 2022

Wow! We are so excited to announce that EES Shipping has been named winner of the Freight Forwarder of the Year category at this years DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards. Amanda Bradfield, Operations Manager along with Natalie Lu, Customer Service Manager headed over to Melbourne to attend this gala event that was held […]
Hekima Day Care and Nursery School 2022 Update

It’s been a few years since we have shared an update on the Hekima Day Care and Nursery School in Tanzania. Shaun Hack, EES Sales and Financial Manager along with Helen Hack, EES CFO along with their families recently travelled to Africa for a holiday and to check in on the children and teachers. Shown […]
Quickmail

Today we’re talking about eCommerce and streamlining processes. EES are partnering up with Quickmail for all your picking and packing needs.  Take a look below. Streamlining your 3PL and e-commerce For anyone running an eCommerce business, the main aim is to keep costs down and profits up. You most likely want to also streamline operations […]
WA Beer & Brewing Conference 2022

Presented by the WA Brewers Association and their trade partners Bintani and Cryer Malt, the WA Beer & Brewing Conference occurred on Friday 10 June and included an extensive line up of technical brewing workshops, sales and market insights, panel discussions about brewery start-ups and growth; Export opportunities and Grant applications and plenty more. EES […]
FTA Annual Conference 2022

I recently attended the annual FTA (Freight and Trade Alliance) conference this past weekend. Along with catching up with my industry peers, we had the pleasure of listening to Lee Cale from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forrestry.  Lee is the Assistant Secretary of Cargo Operations.  She advised of staff problems, budgets etc. Once again they […]
IFCBAA National Conference 2022

The IFCBAA (International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia) National Conference is usually a big feature on the CPD calendar for Forwarders and Brokers alike. But after a few years of Covid restrictions stopping the yearly conference from going ahead, it was clear that the industry wanted to return to Gold Coast to get […]
Easter Working Arrangements 2022

Easter is once again upon us. The Stevedore Operating Hours can be found below: PatrickTerminal    DP World Flinders – Adelaide  Please note that EES office will be closed on Good Friday 15th April through until (and including) Monday 18th April. We will re-open on Tuesday 19th of April.
Why Sorry is a Word Your Clients Need to Hear

When was the last time you as a business acknowledged your client’s frustrations, accepted your shortcomings, and genuinely promised to do better? We did that just recently, and it felt good! Having come through the perfect storm that was the festive season, COVID-outbreaks in the eastern states and the lead up to Chinese New Year, […]
EES Shipping Notice – 2021 Review / 2022 Update

Here at EES Shipping we take great pride in ensuring that our customers receive the best service possible. In fact, we feel like this is the point of difference between us and other freight forwarders. We’ve even sat in front of many of you and told you the same. This brings me to why I […]
Chinese New Year 2022

Chinese New Year is a fantastic time of the year. It’s full of colour, excitement and tradition. It is the time to eat, celebrate, cleanse your house, exchange gifts and watch the fireworks. But for the shipping industry it can be an extremely difficult time. With most suppliers, customs authorities and shipping lines closing for […]
The Beverage Company – Exalta Wines

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The end of 2021 draws to a close and our Christmas giveaways are now very near.  This year, EES have partnered up with The Beverage Company.  The Beverage Company was founded on the premise of drinking quality booze, and ensuring family and friends always have it in […]
2021 Christmas and New Year’s Operating Details

It’s that time of year again, yes we are heading into the festive season! In order to offer you our best service possible, can you please take the time to complete the below 5 points and return to our sales team so we can update our records accordingly. Considering the current global situation, the more […]
EES Shipping Now Accepts Amex

Great News! EES Shipping can now accept payments using your AMEX card. This means that you can pay for your freight and be rewarded at the same time. Receive AMEX reward points Extend your trading credit Effortless administration Secure payments Simply click on https://amex.paymentlogic.com.au/eesshippingptyltd or the link now featured on the bottom of every EES […]
Australia Day Closure

Please kindly note that Tuesday the 26th January, we will be closed to celebrate Australia Day. Australia Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of the first European settlement in Australia on the 26 January 1788. We will return back to normal office hours on Wednesday 27th of […]
2020 Christmas and New Year’s Operating Details

It’s that time of year again, yes we are heading into the festive season! In order to offer you our best service possible, can you please take the time to complete the below 5 points and return to our sales team so we can update our records accordingly. Considering the current global situation, the more […]
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 Western Australian public holiday.  It commemorates the day that the first European settlers arrived in Western Australia to found the Swan River Colony on 1June 1829.  W.A. Day is held […]
Coronavirus Update

Our good friends at Freight and Trade Alliance (FTA) have been providing industry with updates on how the spread of the coronavirus is effecting importers and exporters worldwide.  EES Shipping staff continues to provide our award winning service with staff situated remotely and also in the office.  Below you will find their wrap up: China […]
COVID-19 Important Notice

This is important information for those visiting our office. If you are feeling unwell we ask that you please do not visit employees at our office / warehouse. Feeling unwell includes, but it not limited to, respiratory issues (cough, running nose, fever, shortness of breath). We ask that you call or email first if you […]
Labour Day Closure – 2nd March 2020

Please kindly note that EES Shipping will be closed on Monday 2nd March for Labour Day. “The Labour Day holiday commemorates the granting of the eight hour working day to Western Australian workers.  It is held on the first Monday in March and today recognises the contribution of all working people to the prosperity of […]
Bella Ridge Estate

As we set to draw 2019 to a close our thoughts are beginning to turn to Christmas giveaways this year! For 2019 EES have selected another premium West Australian winery – Bella Ridge Estate. Located in the Swan Valley, Bella Ridge Estate is a family owned and operated business – just like we are. Bella […]
Xmas Lolly Competition 2019

Our famous “guess the flavour” Lolly Jar competition is back again for the fourth year running and we’re asking you to join in the fun. In each jar of these delicious sweets are five fun flavours: Sour Cherry Cola ???? Lime Raspberry/Lemonade Tia Maria Your job is to guess the mysterious fifth flavour! What could […]
Your Christmas Office Trading Hours

With December slowly creeping upon us, we enter the holiday season. Whilst ships / airlines never stop coming in or going out, we understand you may have your operations temporarily ceasing over this period. In turn, in the hope of servicing you to our full potential, we invite you to inform our office of your […]
EGLN 5th Annual Group Meeting

EES Shipping Pty Ltd are proud members of the Elite Global Logistics Network (EGLN). This “invite only” network is made up of unique, best in class freight and logistic companies all over the world. During the month of October, Glenn Hack,  EES Director was fortunate enough to travel to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, to attend […]
Finalists for Australian Shipping Awards 2019

It’s been a few years since we have nominated for the annual DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards, but we’re in it to win it this year. EES Shipping has  been announced as finalists in the prestigious category of Freight Forwarder of the Year! We’re exciting for this year’s industry night of nights that […]
Queen’s Birthday Closure

We wish to advise that our office will be closed on Monday the 30th September in order to honour the Queen’s Birthday. We will re-open on Tuesday 1st October for all your shipping and logistics needs.
Hekima Day Care and Nursery School 2019 Update

School’s out at the Hekima Day Care and Nursery School in Tanzania, but that didn’t stop these three children coming to thank Helen Hack (EES Adminstration Director) when she returned to see the fantastic hard work that has been going on at the school. For many years now the staff at EES have been donating […]
System Changeover

During the month of June EES Staff will be training,utlising and implementing a new internal computer system. This new system will see a change in all documentation that EES sends out – everything from invoicing, to arrival notifications, document requests, quotations and delivery instructions. Please bear with us while we run both systems parallel and […]
W.A. Day Closure – 3rd June

On June the 3rd, our office will be closed to honour Western Australia Day (W.A. Day). “Formerly “Foundation Day”, Western Australia Day is a uniquely Western Australian public holiday.  It commemorates the day that the first European settlers arrived in Western Australia to found the Swan River Colony on 1June 1829.  W.A. Day is held […]
ANZAC Day Closure

Please kindly be advised that EES Shipping will be closed on Thursday the 25th April for ANZAC Day. We will re-open Friday the 26th April for all your shipping and logistic needs.
Moving Mountains

At the beginning of this month EES was faced with a challenge.  An urgent container was arriving into Singapore late, so late that it would miss it’s connecting transhipment vessel to Fremantle. EES worked closely with ONE (shipping line) here in Fremantle, who in turn worked closely with the PSA (Singapore), to see if there […]
Labour Day Closure – 4th March

Please kindly note that EES Shipping will be closed on Monday 4th March for Labour Day. “The Labour Day holiday commemorates the granting of the eight hour working day to Western Australian workers.  It is held on the first Monday in March and today recognises the contribution of all working people to the prosperity of […]
Xmas Lolly Competition 2018

Our famous “guess the flavour” Lolly Jar competition is back again for the forth year running and we’re asking you to join in the fun. In each jar of these delicious sweets are five fun flavours: Sour Cherry ???? Grape Strawberries & Cream Apple & Blackberry Your job is to guess the mysterious fifth flavour! […]
St Johns Brook Winery and Jerkx Jerky

Another year bites the dust! It’s time to start thinking about Christmas presents, and just who is on your nice list for this year. For twenty eighteen EES have selected a premium Western Australian winery – St Johns Brook.  St John Brook is a mature vineyard, located in the northern heartland of the Margaret River […]
Your Christmas Office Trading Hours

With December slowly creeping upon us, we enter the holiday season. Whilst ships / airlines never stop coming in or going out, we understand you may have your operations temporarily ceasing over this period. In turn, in the hope of servicing you to our full potential, we invite you to inform our office of your […]
Queen’s Birthday Closure

We wish to advise that our office will be closed on Monday the 24th September in order to honour the Queen’s Birthday. We will re-open on Tuesday 25th September for all your shipping and logistics needs.  
Hekima Day Care and Nursery School 2018 Update

It’s time for another update on the fantastic work that is going into the  Hekima Day Care and Nursery School in Tanzania! For years now we have been raising funds for the Hekima Day Care and Nursery School in Tanzania via Free Dress Friday!  The staff here at EES donate a gold coin every week […]
China Golden Week Holidays

The China Golden Week holidays are coming up fast. We are currently experiencing the usual space problems from China as we move closer to peak season.  With the upcoming week long holiday, suppliers in China will also be working hard to clear the stock from their warehouses – this will cause even more space issues […]
ANZAC Day Closure

Please kindly be advised that EES Shipping will be closed on Wednesday the 25th April for ANZAC Day. We will re-open Thursday the 26th April for all your shipping and logistic needs.
Easter 2018 Arrangements

The Easter 2018 working arangements  for Fremantle Ports (and surrounds) have just been released. These have been collated by the W.A. Port Operations Task Force and include both Patricks and DP World, along with Quarantine and the Australian Border Force. Click on the following for the vessel schedule during this time –  EASTER 2018 VSL Schedule […]
Labour Day Closure

Please kindly note that EES Shipping will be closed on Monday 5th March for Labour Day. “The Labour Day holiday commemorates the granting of the eight hour working day to Western Australian workers.  It is held on the first Monday in March and today recognises the contribution of all working people to the prosperity of […]
Implementation of LCL Infrastructure Levies

Please note we have been advised by ACFS Port Logistics of the implementation of Infrastructure Levies for import LCL shipments into all Australian main ports. ACFS Port Logistics (ACFS) over the last few months have been completing a business review of all escalating costs and compliance, and regrettably have now come to the conclusion that […]
Australia Day Closure

Please kindly note that this Friday the 26th January, we will be closed to celebrate Australia Day. Australia Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of the first European settlement in Australia on the 26 January 1788. We will return back to normal office hours on Monday 29th […]
Local Xmas Gift Guide 2017

It’s almost Christmas, have you started your shopping? For the last few years we have compiled gift guides for the shipping enthusiasts in your life.  Take a look at 2016’s here and we’re even giving you some ideas from  2015. We’ve left our guide a little late this year so we’re keeping our guide local […]
EES Festive Trading Hours 2017

Please kindly find following EES Shipping’s Holiday Period Trading Hours: Please note our office hours for the festive season: Monday 25/12 and Tuesday 26/12:  CLOSED Wed 27/12, Thurs 28/12 & Fri 29/12: OPEN Monday 01/01/2018: CLOSED Tuesday 02/01: REGULAR TRADING HOURS COMMENCE From all of us at EES Shipping, we appreciate your support the past […]
Ugly Duckling Wines

Hasn’t this year just flown by? It’s time to start thinking about Christmas presents, and just who is on your nice list for this year. For twenty seventeen EES are partnering up with Ugly Duckling Wines. A Western Australian local family company just like us. This year we are gifting two of their finest wines, […]
Xmas Lolly Competition 2017

Our famous “guess the flavour” Lolly Jar competition is back again for the third year running and we’re asking you to join in the fun. In each jar of these delicious sweets are five fun flavours: Passionfruit Splice – Pineapple, Lime & Vanilla Black current Watermelon ???? Your job is to guess the mysterious fifth […]
Shipping Award Results 2017

EES was fortunate this year to be finalists in three categories at the Australian Shipping and Maritime Awards for the fourth year running! The outstanding event was held in Sydney last week, with our very own Glenn Hack, Director, taking the trip to the East Coast to represent our company. This year’s event was held […]