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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 […]

Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

On the 6th May, the Indonesian Government ratified the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.  This Free Trade Agreement will commence 60 days after ratification, now confirmed as the 5th July.   Those involved in international trade will be aware that Indonesia and Australia are both members of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.  Under this […]

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 […]

That’s ONE Pink Vessel

Vessels come and go at Fremantle Port but there was a buzz in the office this week with the arrival of the “ONE Commitment”.  This 316m long vessel received a special welcome from Fremantle Ports emergency vessel on Monday 25th November evening as she moved her way into the harbour.  The fanfare was to mark […]

Coronavirus Update 29th April

We’re sharing today the latest update on shipping and the coronavirus received from Freight & Trade Alliance. In terms of trade, indications are that low import volumes for May will extend possibly into June / July from China as well as reduced exports from the USA and Europe may further impact the freight and logistics industry. Unfortunately recent […]

Coronavirus Update 23rd April

New Zealand is winding back to “lock down stage 3” providing similar restrictions to those currently in Australia. This means that both governments are still requesting the public to stay home unless needing to access food, health or similar essential services. Whilst a necessary health measure, this will clearly further restrict the recovery of the respective domestic economies until […]

ANZAC Day Closure

Please kindly be advised that EES Shipping will be closed on Monday the 27th April for ANZAC Day. We will re-open Tuesday the 28th April for all your shipping and logistic needs. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the […]

Boost for Exporters

New government funds have been rolled out to support exporters during the coronavirus outbreak. Federal Government has: increased the export market development grants (EDMG) scheme again, by almost $50 million; and, put forward $110 million to help agri-exporters freight goods. Export grants scheme bolstered The EDMG scheme helps exporters and tourism businesses access reimbursement for […]

Malaysia – Cert of Origin

Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry have implemented (starting 13 April 2020) electronic endorsement of the Preferential Certificate of Origin by affixing electronic signature and official seal through their ePCO system. The Australian Border Force will accept electronic Certificates of Origin. For further details on Malaysia’s new process you can visit the MITI website […]