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MSC Zoe Christened

Mediterranean Shipping Company celebrated the christening of one of the world’s biggest containerships, MSC Zoe, this weekend in Hamburg, Germany. The 395.5 meter long ship is the third vessel in MSC’s ‘Oscar class’ behind MSC Oscar and MSC Oliver, which at 19,224 TEU each are the largest containerships in the world by carrying capacity. MSC […]

China-Australia FTA (ChAFTA): myths versus realities

There has been a lot of talk recently on the impending China-Australia FTA (ChAFTA).  The Export Council of Australia have recently released the following article on some of the myths vs the realities circulating about this newest agreement. This document addresses some misconceptions about the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), signed in Canberra on 17 […]

Family container home

It’s been a while since we have bought you pictures of a beautifully designed container home, so today we have picked out this stunning abode to share with you. Located in Bekasi, Indonesia, a suburb of Jakarta you’ll find this 1660 square foot house which has been constructed using four colourful shipping containers. The house […]

Super Typhoon Soudelor

Super Typhoon Soudelor has been billed as the strongest storm on earth for 2015 . Soudelor is expected to cross the northern Philippines on Wednesday morning before powering towards South Japan, Taiwan, and eastern China later this week. NOAA satellite image taken in the Western Pacific Ocean at 23:43 ET (03:43 GMT) August 4, 2015 […]

Meth found in mushroom tins

Biosecurity officers from the Department of Agriculture and officers from the Australian Border Force (ABF) demonstrated the importance of teamwork at the border last month by seizing a three-litre package of methamphetamine. Biosecurity officers first identified and opened the suspicious package, originating from Hong Kong, at Sydney’s Australia Post mail sorting centre last Wednesday. Inside […]

The stink bug is back

Last year saw the Department of Agriculture introduce strict new measures in the war against the Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs This year the Department of Agriculture are, once again, taking these insects very seriously. Head over to the Department’s website where they clearly outline the measures. The measures apply to target goods shipped from all […]

Meth found in imported air compressors

A Nigerian-born Australian man has been arrested for the alleged importation of 30 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed within air compressor units and engine parts. In March 2015, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers intercepted a consignment of 22 boxes, 20 of which contained methamphetamine, from China. One of the consignees for the shipment was identified as […]

Commencement of Illegal logging due diligence compliance assessments

Who does this notice affect? The illegal logging legislation affect businesses that import regulated timber and timber products of specific Customs tariff codes within Chapters 44 (wood and wood articles), 47 (pulp), 48 (paper and paperboard) and 94 (furniture) into Australia. What has changed? The due diligence requirements of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 […]

Asbestos in crayons

Crayons made with cancer-causing asbestos are the last thing you want your child to be putting their mouth. But an investigation by public health watchdog the EWG Action Fund has found kids’ crayons sold in Australia contained the deadly material — along with several other toys shipped down under by online retailers. Now the head […]