Air freight is one of the fastest and most reliable ways to ship goods internationally. However, the success of your air freight shipment depends not only on choosing the right freight forwarder but also on how well you’ve packaged your cargo. Proper packaging is absolutely essential to safeguard your goods during the rigours of air […]
We wish to inform our clients that there are ongoing delays at DP World Melbourne terminal and that you may be affected by any of the following issues for existing or future shipments: We are continuing to monitor the situation and will keep our clients updated of all developments and information that comes to light. […]
Shipping dangerous goods requires meticulous planning and adherence to regulations to ensure the safety of people, property, and the environment. This concise guide provides essential insights for businesses, logistics professionals, and individuals involved in transporting hazardous materials. Ultimately, the shipper is responsible for identifying, classifying, declaring, packaging, and labelling the dangerous goods. What are Dangerous […]
Understanding the Role of a Customs Broker A customs broker serves as a liaison between importers/exporters and government authorities, facilitating the smooth flow of goods across international borders. The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (now known as the Australian Border Force) oversees customs regulations and compliance in Australia. Navigating this regulatory landscape can be […]
One of the world’s key routes for commercial shipping travelling between Asia and Europe is the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Recently however, Houthi rebels have been attacking random ships on the western coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. As a result, more than 100 fuel tankers and container ships so far, have […]
DP World, a major Australian container terminal operator has closed landside access to its terminals in the ports of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. Since 5 pm on Friday 10th November, containers and cargo have not been able to be loaded onto or unloaded from road or rail transportation. The unprecedented move is a precautionary […]
DP World have provided information on additional industrial action stoppages for next week, which will affect port terminal operations across the country. Please see the full list of dates and times per city. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will keep our clients updated of all developments and information that comes to light. […]
Due to system maintenance, the ABF has advised that the ICS system will be unavailable for a 6 hour period between 11.00 pm on Saturday 14th October and 5.00 am on Sunday 15th October, 2023. The ABF has advised that industry clients should make arrangements to have cargo cleared outside of these hours. If you […]
Container transport operators are currently experiencing major delays and grid-locks around the Port of Melbourne as the West Gate Tunnel enters a new phase of construction. In a media release dated 9/10/23, Container Transport Alliance Australian (CTAA) reported that “significant lane restrictions have been imposed (westbound and eastbound) on Footscray Road in the Swanson Precinct […]
Clarke Global Logistics has been informed of impending industrial action at DP World Australian terminals by the Maritime Union of Australia division of the CFMMEU (Construction Forestry Maritime Mining And Energy Union), commencing on the following dates: Brisbane: 07/10/2023 to 13/10/2023 Sydney: 07/10/2023 to 13/10/2023 Melbourne: 08/10/2023 to 21/10/2023 Fremantle: 06/10/2023 to 08/10/2023 We expect […]
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