Year: 2023

Red Sea Disruptions Impacting Australia-Europe Trade – Strategic Briefing/Update

The security dynamics have become aggravated in the Red Sea region owning to escalated animosities from Houthi insurgents reinforced by Iran, which leads to considerable intervention in maritime traffic and a consequential emergence in global costs. Hence, a collaboration including the United States, European nations, Bahrain,

The strikes at DP World continued a week before Christmas, causing havoc. 

With no end in sight to the ongoing Protected Industrial Action (PIA) disrupting national operations at DP World container terminals, the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are stepping up media coverage. As a starting point, coverage in the Australian

Australia-United Arab Emirates Free Trade Agreement 

It has been advised by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of the commencement of negotiation for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) – a bilateral free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The below was published by the Minister for Trade and

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Unveiled: Preferred Layout and Site for New Container Terminal

Today, the Cook Labor Government unveiled the preferred design and location for a new container terminal in Kwinana, marking a significant milestone for the project that will help to keep Western Australia’s economy strong for the next century. Fremantle Port currently imports and exports around 800,000

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DP WORLD Protected Industrial Continues

The ongoing DP World strikes have caused significant disruptions across various ports, affecting global supply chains. These disputes have led to delays, congestion, and operational challenges within terminals, potentially impacting your shipment schedules and logistics requirements. DP World is currently still experiencing protected industrial action. However,

Container freight issues squeezing SMES 

Special Feature Container freight issues squeezing SMES Shipping delays and cost blowouts are hitting suppliers’ bottom lines after COVID-19 triggered a series of supply chain disruptions around the globe. But is there an end in sight? Claire Tyrrell explores Kelly Crossley has spent the past two

Congrats Sarah Mullins, soon to be Brown!! – Transitainer WA

Sarah Mullins We would like to take this opportunity to wish our longest serving staff member Sarah, all the very best for the big Day on Saturday.  Sarah will finally tie the knot to her partner Mark. Also, a very big congratulations as Sarah has clocked

Australia under cyber attack – ABC Four Corners

Cyber Security Australia is under cyber-attack and the problem is not going away – it’s getting worse. This week on Four Corners, reporter John Lyons tracks the criminal syndicate behind one of Australia’s largest-ever data breaches. He finds highly-organised criminal gangs, often based in Russia, that

Congratulations to Kelly Crossley, WA IFCBAA 2023 Winner

What you need to know Kelly Crossley, our director, and Kelly Thomas, our general manager, attended the IFCBAA (International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia) 2023 National Conference last week at the Sheraton Grand Mirage on the Gold Coast. Being a renowned Perth freight forwarder,

Australia – United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

What you need to know Commencement The Australia UK FTA will commence on 31 May 2023. For imports to Australia it will apply to goods imported after this date and goods imported before this date where the date for determining customs duty has not yet passed.