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 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 […]
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 […]
DP World recently announced that from 1st of May 2021, it will be increasing its Infrastructure Fee for all full import and export containers handled at the terminal. The fees applied will be: DP World Import Infrastructure levy $150 per containerDP World Export Infrastructure levy $102 per container This infrastructure fee is charged to ALL […]
Did you know that in addition to our reputable International Freight Forwarding Service, Clarke Global Logistics offers a complete range of local, regional and interstate transport and courier services? No matter how big or small your requirement, Clarke Global’s dedicated transport team can ensure the most cost-effective freight solution. Our personalised approach enables us to […]
On the 19th September, the Victorian Government announced that Lonsdale Consortium was the successful purchaser of the 50 year old lease to operate Australia’s largest container and cargo port, the Port of Melbourne. Worth $9.7 billion, the higher than expected lease proceeds will go to the Victorian Transport Fund to support important transport projects such […]
Effective from July 1st, 2016, all shippers, as a requirement under international shipping regulations, are responsible for verifying the weight of containers (the verified gross mass or VGM) and providing this information to carriers sufficiently in advance of vessel loading. Estimates will not be allowed and shippers can use two methods to obtain the actual […]
Progress towards a Western Sydney airport continues with the second phase of geotechnical works commencing recently on the site of the proposed airport at Badgerys Creek. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, said the geotechnical drilling is an important step in seeing an airport come to fruition. “The Western […]
The TT Club, an insurance provider for freight forwarders and businesses involved in logistics, recently released a report identifying five types of claims filed by forwarders, logistics operators, shipping lines, ports and terminals, which represent 66 percent of loss incidents and 62 percent of the dollar value over a five-year period. This analysis, conducted by […]
Why do you need to insure your cargo? If you are in the business of selling goods, you are investing in your business every time you transport these goods, whether it is airfreight or ocean freight and export or import. It is important to protect your business investment and absolutely critical to have insurance otherwise […]
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