We have written in previous articles about the “greening” of the shipping and aviation industries, including Future of Shipping Ports and the Environment, and Cleaning Up Global Cargo Shipping. Several new reports out this week indicate that there are still headwinds to be encountered on the voyage ahead to a greener future – on the […]
Australia-China relations improved substantially on the back of the election victory of the Australian Labor government in May last year. A number of changes are in the air and speculation is mounting that our Trade Minister will be invited to visit China as soon as February. However, the surge in China’s Covid case numbers has been […]
Further to our report in late November that Patrick Terminals were to establish Representative Landside Efficiency Groups at major Australian ports, they have announced an increase in Landside Charges. Landside Services cover the loading and unloading of containers on and off trucks and rail wagons at container parks, which differs from Quayside Services, covering the […]
The Productivity Commission’s final report into Australia’s Maritime Logistics System was publicly released on 09 January 2023. The final inquiry report had actually been handed to the Australian Government on 21 December 2022 and its release held over until yesterday. It examines the performance of Australia’s maritime logistics system, long-term trends in system performance, competition, […]
From 01 May 2023, paper phytosanitary certificates for imports into Australia must have all required information in accordance with ISPM12, including being signed, dated and stamped. This applies to paper phytosanitary certificates dated on or after 01 May 2023. Phytosanitary certificates are important documents required for the shipment of plants and plant-based products. For more […]
NEWSLETTER – JANUARY 2023 Looking Forward to a Good Year for Shippers. We expect 2023 to be a year of stabilised freight rates and space availability for our clients. Challenges with global freight and shipping supply chains are improving, and it’s going to make everything just a little bit better for consumers. Any reservations about […]
Importing motorcycles requires specialised shipping services, including clearance through customs and quarantine in Australia. Vehicle Import Approvals (VIA) are required for most types of conveyances. It is an importer’s responsibility to ensure that vehicles including motorbikes (or their parts) are clean and free from biosecurity risks before they arrive in Australia. This month the Department […]
Two weeks ago we brought you the joint end-of-year report from the ABF and AFP, Commercial Contraband Caught in 2022. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has likewise summarised their successes of the past year in A bumper year for biosecurity. According to their report, it has been a busy year on the […]
The heightened vessel surveillance window for the pest formerly known as Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) is between January and May each year. Today the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has advised it will commence the new season as from 01 January 2023 and also announces a name-change for the bug – soon to […]
As 2022 draws to a close, there is a sense of optimism around the trading relationship with China as Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong makes the first ministerial visit there in more than three years. In recent months we have reported on hurdles caused by Covid and typhoons and, while supply chain disruptions still exist, […]
