The Department of the Environment has advised that from 4 November 2014, a licence is no longer required for a low volume import of equipment containing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) or Synthetic Greenhouse Gases (SGG), if all of the following conditions are met: · there are no more than five units of ODS/SGG equipment in a […]
A $65.6m state and Federal investment in three new infrastructure projects to service Fremantle Ports’ container trade has significantly increased efficiency and capacity, according to WA Transport Minister, Dean Nalder. Two rail projects have been jointly funded by the state and Federal governments at a total cost of $38.4m. These are the extension of the […]
A new partnership with Balinese freight forwarding group Nusa Trans Cargo will give Clarke Global clients access to specialised export services on the ground in Bali and throughout Indonesia. Nusa Trans Cargo offers traditional freight forwarding services from it’s Denpasar based offices, as well as specialised procurement and supply chain management services for individuals and […]
Legislation to give effect to the Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), signed on 8 July 2014, has been introduced into parliament. The Customs Amendment (Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Bill 2014 (the Customs Bill) will amend the Customs Act to introduce new rules of origin for goods that are imported into Australia from Japan. The […]
Wishing you a Christmas season filled with joy, contentment and goodwill in the New Year. From all the team at Clarke Global Logistics Photo by John Attebury
The landmark China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will unlock substantial new benefits for Australians for years to come. ChAFTA will add billions to the economy, create jobs and drive higher living standards for Australians. Australian businesses will have unprecedented access to the world’s second largest economy. Building on trade deals already concluded with Korea and […]
DPW has ceased activities from 06:00 on Thursday 11/12 and is expected to recommence at 15:00 on Friday 12/12 In the event that the stoppage continues, container deliveries and empty collections may be affected. Please ensure your paperwork is provided and containers are clear for collection ASAP.
Two leading supply chain academics have called for reconsideration of the Victorian Government’s commitment to the Port of Hastings as the container trade successor to Melbourne. In a paper entitled “Build it – but will they come?” Dr Hermione Parsons and Peter Van Duyn of Victoria University’s Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics call for […]
Nicholas Whitlam, the Chairman of the new Port Authority of New South Wales “suspects” there will be a box terminal at Newcastle. Mr Whitlam gave the keynote speech at a recent Shipping Australia event in Wollongong. When asked about his views on a Newcastle container terminal, he replied: “At some stage, I suspect that there […]
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