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EES embraces paperless

In a move to streamline operations and to be more environmentally friendly, as of 1st April 2015 EES Shipping will only be sending out email copy invoicing. As our valued client we feel that we must remind you of the law relating to retention of documentation pertaining to imported goods: “Section 240 of the Customs […]

Pirates attack containership

The Straights of Malacca have, once again, been the location of the latest attack by pirates. Commonly, we see pirates attacking bulk carriers or tankers.  Rarely container ships are invaded,due to their size, speed and freeboard ( height above the water).  But one of the latest piracy incident that has been reported by the regional […]

Qantas UN3480 lithium ion battery restriction

This important announcement has been received from Qantas Freight. Following an internal safety assessment, Qantas Freight and appointed handling agents will no longer accept shipments of UN3480 lithium ion batteries for carriage on any Qantas Group aircraft. The restriction will take effect on 1 April 2015 and applies to all domestic and international Qantas, Jetstar […]

Easter 2015 Arrangements

The  Easter 2015 Working Arrangements 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 Customs Services. Please also find the 2015 Easter vessel schedule. EES office will be closed on Good Friday 3rd April […]

Container Weight Declarations – UK Exports

Export shipping containers being moved out of the United Kingdom are under the spotlight at the moment with the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) issuing consultation documentation regarding Container Weight Declarations (CWD).  Below is the full article: Coastguard Issues Consultation Document Which Will Affect All Those Who Load Export Boxes           UK […]

Exporter banned then jailed in the U.S.

When you are banned from shipping overseas by the U.S. Government, you should certainly listen to them. A Taiwan Businessman has recently been jailed in a federal prison for two years for conspiring with his son to export goods overseas, despite the U.S. Government banning him from exporting. Ever wondered how does one be banned […]

St Patrick’s Day at EES

St Patrick’s Day was celebrated last week by the world! The staff at EES Shipping also enjoyed the day, wearing fifty shades of green and dreaming of tall pints of Guinness. Check out our motley crew below in a few pictures taken outside our warehouse. Who’s who you ask?  Some people are easy to identify […]

Update on Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

Emergency measures for targeted break bulk and FCL containerised vehicles (including boats), machinery, and automotive parts Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to clients in the import and shipping industry, including importers and customs brokers associated with the importation of targeted break bulk and containerised vehicles (including boats), machinery, and automotive […]

Massive drug bust sees 35 arrested

Police in Madrid, Spain, have declared that they have made 35 arrests in conjunction to a drug smuggling racket that spans over Europe and Latin America. The interior minister has been quoted as saying that the gang was “specialised in bringing cocaine from Latin America into Europe in shipping containers and on commercial flights.” Investigations […]