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Maritime Union Vs DP World Strike Update

The below has been taken directly from the Lloyd’s List website. New stoppages listed for this week A fresh round of strikes will take place this week at MELBOURNE, also at SYDNEY and, for the first time in the current round of work stoppages, at BRISBANE. A lock-out of employees has been scheduled by employer […]

Ice pipes seized in Brisbane

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) officers have seized over 20,000 “ice” pipes at the Brisbane Air Cargo Facility. The seizure began after the ACBPS officers had concerns over the description of goods on a consignment that arrived in Brisbane from China. Irregularities were found on the x-ray that was carried out on the […]

Christmas trees with unwanted pests

The loading of Christmas trees into containers bound for Hawaii Ever wondered about how Christmas trees from Oregon make their way to Hawaii?  Shipping containers of course! For the third year in a row, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, along with it’s sister agency in Hawaii, are tackling the massive problem of pests hitching a […]

DP World Fremantle Industrial Action

  DP WORLD FREMANTLE INDUSTRIAL ACTION Please note that we have been advised of the following: The Maritime Union of Australia has embarked upon a round of industrial action in support of claims they have made under their Enterprise Agreement negotiation. Operations will cease in Fremantle at 1200hrs on Friday December 12th and resume at […]

Industrial Action – DP World

  The following information is provided for the interest of members by DP World Australia. We regretfully inform you that we have been advised by the Maritime Union of Australia that they intend to take protected industrial action in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle on Thursday (11th December) this week in support of their EA claims. […]

Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) Update

The below has been taken directly from the Australian Customs website.. The Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) was signed in Seoul, South Korea, on 8 April 2014. KAFTA will enter into force when both Korea and Australia have completed their domestic legal procedures. The full text of the KAFTA is available on the Department of […]

No rest for Australian Customs

Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS) have proved that they are not slowing down in the lead up to Christmas as two arrests are made following a find of approximately 40kgs of methamphetamine in an import shipment. The operation began on the 17th November when officers ordered a container to the NSW Container Examination […]

Chinese New Year 2015

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 […]

Peak Season Operating Hours 2014

The hard-working crew at the Western Australia Port Operations Taskforce have issued this years Peak Season Operating Hours 2014. This shows both of the Fremantle Terminal Operating hours during the Christmas and New Year period. Please also find the 2014 2015 Xmas NY Container Vessel Schedule indicating vessel arrival during this time. Please kindly contact […]