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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 […]

Brisbane Weighbridge fee being challenged

On the 7th July, EES advised of the new AUD5.10 fee that was being introduced in Brisbane by terminal operator, DP World.  This fee has commenced after the installation of the new Weigh in Motion weighbridge (to become compliant with the new Chain of Responsibility laws). Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), who represent a cross-section […]

EES – New Premises

We moved into our new premises over the weekend of the 28/29th June.  It may have been a few weeks ago now, but some of our (older) bodies are still feeling the strain from shifting furniture. It’s been a busy time for us setting up the office and part of our warehouse. Arranging everything from […]

Korea – Australia (KAFTA) Free Trade Agreement

Back in March we reported on the Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, and his discussions with various countries on accelerated free trade agreements. Today we are happy to advise that the agreement between Australia and Korea has now been given an implementation timeline – KoreaFTA. Trade with Korea is expected to lift 23% by 2030, […]

Japan – Australia Free Trade Agreement (JAEPA)

Back in March  we reported on the Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, and his discussions with various countries on accelerated free trade agreements. Today we are happy to advise that the agreement between Australia and Japan has now been given an implementation timeline – JAPANFTA. Japan is already Australia’s second biggest trading partner, responsible for […]

The Outdoor Room

Are relatives coming to visit and you need a spare room?  Do you have an annoying teenager you want out of the house? Or perhaps you are in desperate need of a man-cave (or woman-cave!). Then the Outdoor Room is definitely something that you need to look into. It has recently made it’s debut at […]

UN Location (Port) Codes

If you arrange shipping regularly you would be aware of the codes that are given to every seaport, airport and inland destination around the world. Perhaps you have even seen these codes listed on your invoices or other documentation. These codes run on a specific sequence and remain standard across the world and are known […]

I’ll be watching you

World renowned artist, JR has been showing off his mad skills again.  We’ve recently been introduced to this artist as he works a lot with shipping containers.  And, of course, we love shipping containers around here. Back in 2007, JR started his Women are Heroes tributes. Below is an explanation from his website on why […]

Methamphetamine Seizure from Import Container

X-ray image shows abnormalities Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS) have reported that 50kgs of methamphetamine has been seized as part of an operation that commenced a month ago.  The street value for this find is a staggering $42 million (approx). It all began when ACBPS officers selected a shipment from China which was […]