The use of “Smart containers” has skyrocketed in recent years – a trend that really took hold with the supply chain disruptions that followed the Covid-19 pandemic. Tracking the location of shipping containers around the world has become necessary, desirable – and now affordable – for shippers, vessel operators and box leasing companies. The container […]
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The Road Forward for Electric Trucks
Most international consignments rely on pick-up and delivery by truck at each end of the journey. There was not much joy for truckers in this week’s Federal Budget. They were slapped with an increase in the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge rate from 27.2 cents per litre of diesel to 32.4 cents per litre in […]
Protecting Intellectual Property
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has released an official notice titled: PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Import provisions under the Copyright Act allow the ABF, under certain circumstances to seize goods that infringe trademarks or copyright. What can I do to protect Intellectual Property? To protect trademarks, copyright material, protected Olympic expressions, or protected indicia and images […]
Future of Shipping Ports and the Environment
The Port of Brisbane has once again achieved a 5-star GRESB global sustainability assessment rating, while over in the UK a group of international ports is collaborating in the launch of a Maritime Data Cluster aimed at accelerating the green smart port revolution. Early last year we wrote on ‘Cleaning up Global Cargo Shipping’ and […]
Exporters Benefit from New Online Tool
A digital platform to streamline processes and regulations for agricultural exporters has won a 2022 Australian Good Design Award. Recognised by the World Design Organization (WDO) as Australia’s peak international design endorsement program, the Australian Good Design Awards has been promoting excellence in design and innovation since 1958. Acting Deputy Secretary of DAFF (the Department […]
Ending the Use of Forced Labour in Imports
Early last year we wrote about the government’s determination to stamp out the use of modern slavery to produce goods that are imported into Australia. This week, the ABC has reported on accusations filed against Australian company Ansell, and major US corporation Kimberly-Clark, that they “knowingly profited” off exploitation when contracting a factory in Malaysia […]
How Foot & Mouth Affects Cargo Shipments
The emergence and rapid spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Asia has changed the risk profile for goods arriving in Australia. While the media has focused on passengers, it must be noted that cargo vessels, along with the consignments and crew they convey, also present potential pathways for the FMD virus. In May […]
Duty-Free Import of Electric Vehicles
Australia’s federal vehicle legislation is currently being overhauled. The existing ‘Motor Vehicle Standards Act (MVSA)’ was written back in 1989, and is in the process of being scrapped and replaced by the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA), as of 01 July 2022. The latest news will be of particular interest to those considering the purchase […]
Tariffs Removed on Imports from Ukraine
The Australian Government has announced it will remove tariffs on imports to Australia from Ukraine. The measure, which is part of the package of support announced by the Prime Minister following his visit to Kyiv, follows similar actions by our international partners, such as the European Union and the United Kingdom. Three months ago, we […]
Tracking Devices for Shipping Containers
As reported recently, there are thousands of ships and millions of containers currently in circulation around the world. Tracking the location of shipping containers has become necessary and desirable – and now affordable – for shippers, vessel operators and box leasing companies. Thanks to the latest innovations and developments, GPS is becoming more commonly available […]
