Transitainer WA Blog

“The industrial action will cause significant disruption to DPWA customers and importantly the broader supply chain of shippers, exporters and importers” – DP World Spokeperson Just in case you haven’t read our post published yesterday, the...

In protest to the alleged review of certain company agreements, some DP World employees have announced a nationwide strike. The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has reported that automation, outsourcing and cuts to income protection insurance are amongst some of the...

In an interesting twist to the apparent ‘trade war’ between the US and China, the Australian Anti Dumping Commission (ADC) has launched an investigation on the 24th June into the alleged dumping of high density polyethylene (HDPE) from certain countries....

Did you know that Australian Border Force (ABF), formerly known as the Australian Customs Service, publishes Australian Customs Notices (ACN) to help regularly inform business and industry participants of any upcoming changes and developments? Whilst some of the...

As you might be aware following our recent posts on the topic, the 2019/2020 BMSB season is fast approaching. The Department of Agriculture has now rolled out it’s offshore treatment providers scheme for the season and the important take home is that an approved...

Have you purchased goods online recently and wondered why you received a notice from the Department of Home Affairs advising that your parcel had been held? Are you confused about what to do next? Does the system seem complex and difficult to understand? That’s...

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has recently published a notice informing importers and business industry participants that as of June 28th, registered Australian Trusted Traders will no longer be required to obtain or present origin certification documents, such...

To our valued customers, please note a recent message from our agents in China.   “Please note, for all shipments exported from Shenzhen ports (i.e. YANTIAN/SHEKOU) which require fumigation, all containers must be fumigated at the fumigation site and are...

Importing goods from overseas may seem like a costly, complicated and stressful process, especially in terms of compliance. Bringing goods into the country requires risk assessment, especially if those goods have never been imported before. Between Australian Border...