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Why a Four-Day Work Week Will Improve Our Customer Service

Our recent announcement of a four-day work week has seen a lot of focus on the positive implications for our staff, but beyond, that we also wholeheartedly believe that our clients and industry colleagues will also benefit from the change. While last month was the ‘official’ launch of the four-day week, in reality it’s been […]

What is a Bill of Lading?

Whether you’re a newcomer to the shipping business or a seasoned professional, you’ll need to understand the intricacies of bills of lading and why this document is so critical to international trade. A bill of lading is a legal document used in the shipping of goods that outlines the contents of the shipment, and the […]

To Warehouse or Not to Warehouse – That is the Question

With warehouse space at an absolute premium currently, it’s very easy to suddenly find yourself with nowhere to store your cargo once it arrives into Port, and having to stack boxes floor to ceiling in your back office until shelf space frees up. However, with some planning and asking the right questions, it doesn’t have […]

What are HS Tariff Codes in Australia?

The Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, commonly referred to as the Harmonised System (HS) is a standardised system of names and numbers used to classify goods in international trade. The HS codes provide a universal language for customs officials to understand the type, nature, and origin of the goods being traded. If you need […]

CTAA Fremantle Supply Chain Awareness Workshop 2023

The workshop provided valuable insights on adapting to changing business environments, enhancing visibility, and collaborating in supply chains.

The Year That Was – The Highs and Lows of 2022 in the Shipping Industry

The end of the year is generally a time of reflection, and as we look back on the past 12 months, it’s impossible to miss some significant differences in how the shipping and logistics industry started the year, compared to how we are ending it. 2022 has been a year of ‘returning to normal’ as […]

“Masters of Disasters”

Golf Day 2023 This year EES has been hosting the “Masters of Disasters” Golf Days. Our first, held on Thursday 16th March,  was a rounding success, thank you to all our clients that attended, especially StreetX, pictured here with Brian and Shaun Hack from EES,  Spinner Brennan from Dingo Brewing Company and Whitelakes Brewing.  Dingo […]

Fresh Reports Highlights Need For Immediate Improvements to Australia’s Shipping Industry

The recent release of the Productivity Commission’s final report into the Maritime Logistics System has once again highlighted the need for the industry to implement changes to improve efficiency and productivity, and both business and consumers stand to benefit. I, among others within the industry, have been calling for meaningful change to occur for some […]

Why Falling Freight Rates Won’t Mean Cheaper Goods This Christmas

Despite the shipping freight rates continuing to plummet around the world, at the risk of being the Christmas Grinch, businesses and consumers shouldn’t yet be expecting more money in their hip pocket. We’ve seen staggering declines in freight rates in recent months, from a high of around $US11,000 per 40ft in September last year, to […]