Category Archives: Clarke Global News

PROCESSING DELAYS:  Qantas Freight and AQIS

A major system failure at Qantas Freight has severely affected the cargo operations of around 25% of Australia’s inbound airfreight, with a reported estimated cost to industry of hundreds of thousands of dollars so far.   This occurred after Qantas attempted to switch to a new cloud-based management system which didn’t go as planned, causing an […]

Stink Bug Season 2023 – 2024 New measures

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a pest that can wipe out entire crops of fruits and vegetables and has the potential to severely impact our agricultural industries.  These pests can enter vehicles, homes and factories in large numbers during autumn months, looking for places to shelter over winter.  Their secretions can be a […]

DP World introduces container Weight Mis-Declaration Fee from 1 October 2023

You may recall that an innovative weighing device called a Pondus Stand was first implemented by Patricks shipping terminals in Australia in January 2022 to more accurately weigh shipping containers and meet safety requirements throughout the supply chain network. DP World has now introduced this technology at their Melbourne Terminal, with import containers to commence […]

The Logistics of Moving your Adventure Gear

Clarke Global logistics is proud to announce that we will attend as exhibitor at the next Australian Adventure Expo in 2024. The event showcases the latest exciting products from amazing adventure brands in outdoor, camping, 4×4 vehicles, fishing and hunting gear. Clarke Global will present information on how it can assist businesses with customised solutions […]

Meet the CGL Warehousing team!

Did you know that Clarke Global Logistics has been providing both local and global warehousing and logistics solutions for a vast array of clients and industries? Introducing our Melbourne team of highly skilled warehousing professionals, consisting of Michael Turner, Cameron Jones and Errol Jones.  Working alongside our operations professionals in transport and logistics, the warehousing […]

We have moved!

We are pleased to inform you that Clarke Global Logistics has moved to a fresh new office location conveniently located close to key transport routes in and out of the city, our warehouse and the Port of Melbourne. Building A, U3/85 Turner Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207 Thank you to all our clients and business […]

Incorrectly declared containers – weight amendment fee

Incorrectly declared containers create potential safety risks that can affect transport companies, terminal operators and shipping lines. If it is found that the declared weight of a container varies by +/- 1 tonne, a Weight Amendment Fee, as follows, is charged by the terminal operator or shipping line.

Increase in Biosecurity Cost Recovery Charge for Sea Freight Imports

Due to rising trade volumes, supply chain complexities and the concurrent movement of pests and diseases around the world, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has expanded its biosecurity activities to better manage the growing risk posed by hitchhiker pests such as the Khapra beetle and brown marmorated stink bug.   To recover […]