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Greek Gods and Shipping Containers?

Pichi & Avo  – world renowned graffiti artist duo have been at it again. Check out these amazing images that have been created on a stack of shipping containers.  The containers were shown off at an event that was held in Belgium by local artist Arne Quinze.   “When they work together they create breathtaking […]

Australian Customs flushed with success

Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS) joined hands with the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and Victorian Police late last week to arrest a 33 year old Kings Park (Victoria) man after the seizure of concealed methamphetamine. This operation began on the 25 July at the Melbourne Container Examination Facility when officers placed a hold […]

Snoozing in a box

We’re pumped to share with you an innovative idea – we’ve just uncovered – that has made us all very excited (perhaps a little bit too excited…) One word – Snoozebox. Snooze = sleep, box = container. Sleep in a container. Yep, that’s right! “A ‘turnkey’ hotel, delivered to an event and fully operational in […]

Freight Insurance

  Is insurance on your goods necessary? In a word, yes. Countless companies (especially those that have been importing for a long time) believe that they do not require insurance on their freight and adopt the “it’ll never happen to me” attitude. Unfortunately, in the world of importing and exporting, there are many scenarios that […]

EES On-Line Tracking System

It has taken months of training and ironing out of bugs for us to finally be able to offer our clients comprehensive on-line tracking. There are many benefits to the new superior tracking, including the following:         Information directly compiled from EES software (Cargowise EDI)         The ability to select the frequency and day/time combinations […]

EES’ first container unpack

With our big move to Cockburn Central, EES have commenced our in-house storage and distribution services.  We now have enough space (plus more!) to drop containers (undercover), arrange unpacking and delivery along with storing cargo. A few weeks back, EES came to the assistance of a client who had arranged for a 40’ container to […]

DP World / Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Industrial Disruption – Fremantle

  DP World / Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Industrial Disruption – Fremantle Terminal (Thursday  31/07/2014) DP World has just announced the following in regards to proposed industrial action by the MUA “We are disappointed to receive the MUA’s notification of a four-hour stoppage at DP World Fremantle on Thursday, 31 July 2014, as well […]

Typhoon Matmo causes destruction

As Typhoon Matmo left Taiwan, it left a trail of destruction behind it.  Mud slides are now feared, caused by the 0.6 metres of rain dumped on the mountainous areas. Winds hit an unbelievable speed of 173 kilometers per hour – causing trees to be uprooted and roofs to be torn from their houses. International […]

Australian Customs shines the line on another drug seizure

Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS) and Australia Federal Police (AFP) have again joined hands in protecting our borders. Their joint operation commenced last month when ACBPS officers stationed at the Container Examination Facility (CEF) seized a shipment of LED down lights that arrived into Australia from China. Upon further inspection, they discovered that […]