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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season 2015-2016

Please kindly find the latest information for the 2015-2016 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season. In consultation with industry, the Department of Agriculture (the department) finalised measures to manage the 2015-2016 seasonal risk of brown marmorated stink bug infestations in sea cargo from the United States. This notice provides further clarification on these measures. Breakbulk From […]

Six pirate attacks in two days

Earlier this week the Singapore and Malacca Straights were the location for six pirate attacks in two days. Five of the attacks are listed as boardings, with the sixth being an attempted boarding. All six attacks occurred in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Details […]

Air Cargo Ephedrine

An air cargo shipment from China is the latest host to a concealment of drugs bought into Australia. The shipment, which arrived into Sydney, was manifested as 16 rolls of screen mesh. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers selected the consignment for an examination. The shipment was x-rayed, with abnormalities being found. ABF officers further examined […]

Patricks Fremantle Stop Work Meeting – Thurs 27/08

Patricks Fremantle have announced the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) have arranged a Stop Work Meeting on Thursday 27/08/15 from 10am-12pm. Please note the terminal gates will be closed at 9:40am and will re-open at 11:40am. EES Shipping is doing everything possible to minimize delays and complications, however unfortunately this matter is out of EES […]

Illegal Logging Update

Relying on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification or the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for risk assessment as part of undertaking due diligence. Who does this notice affect? This compliance advice notice applies to importers of regulated timber products who use FSC Certification or PEFC as part of their due diligence to comply […]

DG suspensions in China

  Restrictions on DG Cargo in China Following the explosions near the port area of Tianjin, acceptance of DG shipments has been suspended until further notice. In addition, a number of other Chinese ports have imposed bans or restrictions on DG cargo. Should you have any questions relating to the above or require further information, […]

China tightens control over dangerous goods shipments

^ An apocalyptic scene from the Tianjin port explosions. 114 people have died, 70 are still missing and 698 people are injured.  These terrible figures are the toll from last Wednesday’s explosions in Tianjin. The site of the blasts was a logistical warehouse that handled hazardous chemicals. The Ministry of Transport in China have advised […]

Coffee Berry Borer Beetles

A company in Cairns has been fined $12000 for illegally importing coffee seeds that were infested with Coffee Berry Borer. These beetles, whilst sounding completely delicious, are among one of the most harmful pests to coffee crops all around the world. The Cairns Magistrate Court found that the company breached Section 77(3) of the Quarantine […]

Pot seized at Jamaica Port

Over 450kgs of marijuana has been discovered in two shipping containers on Kingston wharf in Jamaica. Jamaican narcotics authorities found ten duffel bags (again with the gym bags!) during their investigations. The duffel bags were stuffed with compressed marijuana.   One shipping container had approx 450kgs of marijuana hidden inside, destined for Suriname. Approx 35kgs of […]