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ABF Detector Dog Program

We’re sharing the details of an amazing program that allows you to be come a foster carer for an Australian Border Force (Detector dog) puppy. Detector dogs help the Australian Border Force protect Australia’s borders.   Detector dogs to find prohibited and restricted goods. They can check people, products and large areas quickly, without discrimination […]

Coronavirus Update 3

It was just a few days ago when the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The virus has found a foothold on every continent (with the exception of Antarctica). Governments worldwide are scrambling to protect their countries, introducing rarely seen border closures and mass gathering bans. These attempts are being made […]

Aluminium Extrusions Investigations

There was a time when the importation of aluminium extrusions was not seen as risky.  Only general duty rates applied and it didn’t really matter much whether the importation was seen as a mere profile or an unassembled structure.  That was before aluminium extrusions from China were subject to dumping duties of over 100%.  The […]

Labour Day Closure – 2nd March 2020

Please kindly note that EES Shipping will be closed on Monday 2nd March for Labour Day. “The Labour Day holiday commemorates the granting of the eight hour working day to Western Australian workers.  It is held on the first Monday in March and today recognises the contribution of all working people to the prosperity of […]

Meet the HMM Algeciras

Shipping enthusiasts have rejoiced with the newest MEGA ship being rolled out into the HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) fleet. Meet the HMM Algeciras. Members of THE Alliance are making plans to reshuffle their Asia-North Europe and Asia-Mediterranean networks in preparation for HMM Algeciras, which will join the vessel grouping in April. Let’s take a look […]

Coronavirus – Impact on trade

February has been a volatile month for the world as we all watched the spread of the coronavirus worldwide. The Lunar New Year holidays were extended to help minimise the spread of the virus, but as China returns to some form of normality it has become apparent that there is no end date to the […]

Container Rainbow gets some TLC

One of Fremantle’s most loved and iconic works of public art is getting a makeover. Commissioned by the City of Fremantle and installed overlooking the Swan River and Fremantle Port in 2016, Rainbow by Perth artist Marcus Canning instantly became one of Fremantle’s most recognisable structures. Affectionately dubbed ‘The Containbow’, the work has also become […]

Coronavirus Update

This is a follow-up post from our earlier notification regarding the extension of the Chinese New Year holidays. Preventative measures to stop the spread of the Coronavirus are being utilised with many companies in China choosing to have their staff work remotely from home. Vessel and terminal operations in the Greater China Area continue to […]

Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement

The Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) will enter into force on 11 February 2020. About PAFTA PAFTA will launch a new chapter in economic relations between Australia and Peru. This trade agreement provides Australian businesses a gateway to Latin America, strengthening our economic relationships within the region and helping facilitate value chains between Americas and […]