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Indonesian customs data requirements

Indonesia Customs mandatory data requirements now in effect: NPWP (Tax number) and HS code Please be aware that this information will appear on both the bill of lading and manifest, as per the requirements stipulated by the Indonesian authorities.  The NPWP Tax ID number must be provided in the following format:   NPWP+00.000.000.0-000.000      or     NPWP+000000000000000 […]

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Measures Update

The emergency measures for the 2018/2019 stink bug season are constantly changing. For the latest update from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources we suggest that you head over to their website. New seasonal measures will apply for goods shipped on or between 1 September 2018 and 30 April 2019 inclusive. The most recent […]

Hekima Day Care and Nursery School 2018 Update

It’s time for another update on the fantastic work that is going into the  Hekima Day Care and Nursery School in Tanzania! For years now we have been raising funds for the Hekima Day Care and Nursery School in Tanzania via Free Dress Friday!  The staff here at EES donate a gold coin every week […]

China Golden Week Holidays

The China Golden Week holidays are coming up fast. We are currently experiencing the usual space problems from China as we move closer to peak season.  With the upcoming week long holiday, suppliers in China will also be working hard to clear the stock from their warehouses – this will cause even more space issues […]

New Export Airfreight Screening Requirements

Piece-level screening for air freight soon will be required for all air freight, and not just US-bound freight. The announcement that the new requirements would come into effect on 1 March 2019 sparked much discussion at the Australian Federation of International Forwarders national conference this week. Office of Transport Security acting assistant secretary, air cargo […]

Typhoons Cause Delays

Several typhoons rolling through China have been causing massive delays for vessels over the past few weeks. With Ningbo and Shanghai severely affected, we have been seeing delays in departure for up to six days.   Shipping lines have been adjusting vessel information continuously, some by up to a week, in order to try and […]

Important Notice: Prevent Infestation of BMSB

IMPORTANT NOTICE This notice is in regards to the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season that is about to commence here in Australia.  The season runs from cargo departing  1st September 2018 until the 30th April 2019 inclusive and encompasses all cargo being imported into Australia from the following countries: United States of America Italy […]

Keep up-to-date with Stink Bugs

The 2018/19 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season is the current topic on everyone’s minds. The last season took importers and authorities by surprise, this year the Department of Agriculture is looking to ensure that all measures are in place for a successful season. Draft measures are being released constantly by the Department of Agriculture and […]

The End of an Era

Two of the most regular visitors to Fremantle will shortly be phased out in the coming months. The Margaret River Bridge and the Swan River Bridge, have operated a 2-vessel dedicated weekly service between Fremantle and Singapore, with one of the vessels arriving every Thursday for the previous 8 years. Margaret River Bridge Swan River […]