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Emergency Measures for Stink Bugs ceased

Since the end of January, we’ve been reporting on the Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, the agricultural pests that have been causing havoc on imported shipments from the East Coast ports of the U.S. Pre-shipment requirements were introduced in an effort to stop these unwanted pests making Australia their home.  Emergency measures were also bought into […]

Largest ivory seizure in Thai history

Two disturbingly large shipments of African elephant ivory have been seized at Bangkok port during the month of April. The first find, a whopping four tonnes worth US$6 million was seized in a shipping container that was manifested as beans.  739 pieces of tusk were concealed in this shipping container that arrived in Bankok after […]

World’s most environmentally friendly ultra-large container vessel named

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) named the industry’s most eco-efficient container vessel at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), Mokpo South Korea today. M.V. ‘Barzan’ is a part of the industry’s first LNG-ready ultra-large container vessel fleet. With a loading capacity of 18,800 TEU, the DNV GL classed vessel M.V. ‘Barzan’ is first in a new […]

DP World Fremantle new crane launch

DP World’s latest crane (centre) was officially launched DP World Australia Managing Director and CEO, Paul Scurrah, together with DP World Fremantle General Manager, John Ward, officially launched the company’s new ZPMC post-panamax crane at North Quay on Tuesday 14th April. Fremantle Ports CEO Chris Leatt-Hayter (left), DP World Fremantle General Manager John Ward (centre) […]

Crystal meth in aircargo shipment

A joint operation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS) has resulted in the arrest of a 23 year old Victorian man. The operation began in the end of March when an consignment arrived into Melbourne airport.  The shipment was manifested as containing clay vases and base […]

20 ways the shipping container took over the world

Our good friends from Container Home Plans have provided us with a fantastic infographic on how the shipping container has taken over the world.  If you are a lover of shipping containers or the homes that can be made from these steel boxes, head over to their dedicated website. Courtesy of: containerhomeplans.org

Australia 2015 ICC Cricket World Champions

  We’ve been following Australia’s road to victory over our last few newsletters (Feb & March). Today we thought that we would share the wrap up that will be included on this month’s newsletter along with some fabulous photos of the main event! After 49 matches across 14 venues in Australia and New Zealand, Australia […]

World first LNG powered container ship

The World’s first LNG powered container ship has been launched in San Diego in the U.S. on Saturday the 18th April. Named the Isla Bella, the 232m long vessel is capable of carrying 3100 twenty foot containers. San Diego-based General Dynamics NASSCO built the Isla Bella for TOTE Inc a New Jersey based company that […]

Lloyd’s List Australia rewards EES Shipping

The Annual Lloyd’s List Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards were held in Melbourne last Thursday night. EES were finalists in two awards this year. Geoff Hack, EES Shipping’s Managing Director, was a finalist for the Maritime Service Award and EES Shipping were finalists for the Freight Forwarder of the Year. The Maritime Services Award […]