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Phil’s Fellowship

We are pleased we announce that our very own Customs Manager, Phil Gray, has recently been approved an advancement in his Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia (CBFCA) status. Phil’s new status moves him from Senior Associate to Fellow. Phil’s advancement is a testament to his commitment to the CBFCA and its members. We’d […]

Cocaine found in Coca-Cola

Workers at a Coca-Cola factory in southern France opened a shipment of orange juice but found a huge shipment of cocaine instead. The Coca-Cola factory in the town of Signes, near the Mediterranean coast, produces concentrates for various drinks. A spokesman for Coca-Cola France says employees immediately notified police and judicial authorities have opened an […]

International Mail Discoveries

 A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years and six months’ jail after being found guilty of four charges relating to the importation of methamphetamine and ephedrine. The man was sentenced in Melbourne County Court on the 22 August 2016 on: two counts of  importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor, namely […]

Meet the Modal

A few people in our office are excited about the newest drone design, the Modal (borne from the Shango). The Modal is a new aircraft concept that is able to ferry forty foot containers across Africa, the Mediterranean and other seas where trade routes could be interrupted. It would be capable of vertical take-off to […]

Asbestos in Imports

Asbestos in Imports is again being discussed in depth. An Australia-wide ban on the manufacture and use of all types of asbestos and asbestos containing material (ACM) took effect on the 31st December 2003. In order to support the domestic ban, asbestos or ACM imports to, and exports from Australia are prohibited, unless permitted by […]

The Demise of Hanjin Shipping

The Hanjin California has been seized at Port Botany over a unpaid bunkers to the value of USD430,500. Image credit Late last week the seventh largest shipping line in the world, Hanjin Shipping, declared bankruptcy. In what has been labelled as a “logistical mess” the shipping industry has been scrambling to find out just what […]

Winter Solar Panel Readings

Back in November 2015 we had 144 solar panels installed on the roof of our Cockburn Central warehouse. Today we thought that we would share with you the last few months readings. Despite having one of the coolest Winters ever here in Perth, the sun has managed to shine through. Are you interested in knowing […]

Foster an ABF detector dog

It’s that time again! The Australian Border Force (ABF) is currently looking for foster carers to help raise the next generation of Detector Dogs. ABF Detector Dogs play a vital role in our enforcement capability at the border, searching for narcotics and precursors, currency, explosives, firearms and tobacco. They work in a range of environments […]

G20 Summit Impacts Hangzhou Logistics

The 2016 G20 summit will be held in Hangzhou on the 4th and 5th of September, which is within 2 hours drive of Shanghai and Ningbo ports. Some of the key measures taken by local governments to improve air quality and security are as follows: Holiday from Thursday 1st September – Wednesday 7th September in the below […]