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Cargotecture in pictures

Some designers and architects are exploring the potential of re-purposed shipping containers, but critics say they are not necessarily sustainable or cost-effective. We think these examples of recycled containers are pretty cool.  What do you think? Boxpark, London Together, Boxpark Shoreditch and Boxpark Croydon are built from more than 130 former shipping containers. Boxpark founder […]

Mesmorising ship movements

This interactive map was created by digital journalism studio Kiln and it plots 250 million data points to show the movements of the world’s commercial shipping fleet during 2012. Five different vessel types were studied – container ships, tankers, dry bulk, gas carriers and vehicle carriers. It’s hard to take your eyes of these movements. […]

119 kilograms of ice seized

Three men associated with an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) have been charged following a major multi-agency drug operation resulting in the seizure of approximately 119 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $119 million. This operation, which has successfully disrupted an organised crime syndicate operating in Australia, involved the combined forces of […]

Ports of Australia

Today we’re discussing the containerised ports of Australia. There are hundreds of ports around our fair country, but only some are load (and unload!) shipping containers.   Many of Australia’s ports handle bulk cargo only, note that they are not listed below: New South Wales Port Botany Port Kembla Newcastle Queensland Cairns Gladstone Rockhampton Port […]

North Fremantle Roadworks

Currently the Main Roads Western Australia are carrying out roadworks to the Tydeman Road – Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle intersection. These roadworks are running 24hrs a day and include: Intermittent lane closures on all approaches Speed limit reduction to 40km/h Road work will continue until July. Delays in this area are being felt and […]

Meet the Team #7

We’re slowly making our way around our office introducing you to our staff in our favourite series, Meet the Team. Today we head upstairs to the Sales Department and give you a little bit more insight into team member Heinrich.  Take it away!

The New Packing Declaration

Please take note of this updated packing declaration template (New Packing Declaration) which will come into effect as of the 17th June 2017. This change is due to the restriction placed on the term “prohibited” in relation to packing material. This has now been replaced by the “unacceptable packaging statement”. The Department of Agriculture and […]

Shanghai Port Congestion

We have been advised by our agents in China, M+R Forwarding, that the Shanghai ports of Yangshan and Waigaoqiao are currently experiencing some congestion. Shipping lines are adjusting schedules to accommodate this influx, but it is possible that some delays may be experienced. The Easter break is also causing some congestion within the airfreight market.  […]

DP World introduce new charges

This post is in addition to the previous article on the same subject here. Please be advised that effective 17th April 2017, DP World Australia will be increasing their infrastructure surcharge at their Melbourne & Sydney terminals. The rate increase is due to the rising cost of terminal upkeep, driven by higher volume and use […]