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Transitainer WA Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!
We are proud to announce that today is officially our 10 year anniversary. For any organisation that’s a significant milestone and not only are we paying tribute to all of the great times we have had, it also demonstrates our resilience and ability to survive...
read moreExport Procedures – Updates and Reminders
Marks and Numbers – The importance of correctly marked and labelled cargo. Please note that subject to new exporting requirements, it is essential that cargo is delivered to our container freight station (CFS) with adequate marks and numbers to avoid being...
read moreDepartment of Home Affairs – Asbestos Update
The Department of Home Affairs has recently advised of updates included in their ‘Asbestos Information Page‘, which can be found here: https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/categories/asbestos This serves as a timely...
read moreImportance of Due Diligence – Requirements Growing!
Do you completely understand your due diligence requirements? Did you know the legislation stretches far beyond simply providing us with a statement of due diligence and that further ‘evidence’ is required to substantiate such a claim? It’s vital you...
read moreProduct Emissions Standards Act 2017
As you may be aware, the Department of Environment and Energy implemented the Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 (the act) as the date suggests. In accordance with the act, as of 1st July 2018, all new outdoor power equipment and marine engines imported into...
read moreIMPORTANT – Border Held Containers and Storage at Terminals!
Recently we’ve had some issues where containers that were initially clear, have been subject to a border processing hold several hours after the initial entry for clearance has been submitted to Australian Border Force. This issue has resulted in some containers...
read moreJanuary 2019 News!
As we commence into 2019, the new year brings hope that the most difficult of the economic climates seen in 2017 and 2018, is now behind us. In fact, via reputable sources we have confirmed that Fremantle Ports volumes have increased to a 5 year high, which is...
read moreComprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement – UPDATE!
In an earlier post this week, we discussed the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP) in brief summary. We now have further information to elaborate. So what is CPTPP? Well essentially it’s a type of free trade agreement, which...
read moreThe 2018/2019 Holiday Season Begins!
The 2018/2019 Holiday Season Begins! A Word From Our Director “As next week sees the beginning of what many officially call the holiday season, we appreciate and acknowledge the busiest upturn in volume seen in 5 years. Nevertheless we will still be...
read moreComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP-11 enters into force on December 30, with final details and legislative amendments still yet to be published. Here is some brief information from the Department of Foreign Affairs and...
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