ACF merges with cargo partner
Associated Customs & Forwarding are extremely pleased to announce our merger with cargo partner Logistics. The combined company “ACF powered by cargo partner” will commence from August 1st 2021. This is a very exciting time for both organisations, our clients and...
read moreBrown Marmorated Stink Bug – Risk Season Update
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has issued their latest Industry Advice Notice in relation to the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB). There have been some changes to the seasonal measures for the 21/22 risk season. The list of target risk...
read morePatrick Terminals Operations Update – extended Protected Industrial Action
Who does this notice affect? Exporters, importers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and transport operators Patrick Terminals Operations Update – extended Protected Industrial Action Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers...
read moreA COVID-19 and Fees Update — still essential
ACF would like to advise all our customers and suppliers that even though Sydney is in the middle of a COVID lock down we as an international Freight Forwarder and Transport operator are an essential service and continue to provide all our services. Be it under the...
read moreIndustrial Action Hitting Wharfs Hard
Wharfs and ports are beginning to feel the full effect of the latest round of protected industrial action by members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) at Patrick Terminals around Australia, as well as the latest actions announced at Victoria International...
read moreGreater China Yantian Port – Covid and Operations Update
To our valued customers, As more positive cases are confirmed in the Greater China Yantian region — freight and terminal operations at the port have been significantly impacted. This article outlines the latest: Terminals Due to the increase in COVID-19 positive case...
read moreAustralian Container Terminal Fees — From June 1st
To our valued customers, Unfortunately there have been further increases to stevedore and empty container park fees in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The following tables indicate fees for the various Australian major ports that ACF shall apply from the 1st of...
read moreMaersk reports best quarter ever during pandemic
As the saying goes: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Shipping giant Maersk has reported is best quarter ever, with the unprecedented surge in cargo demand due to Covid-19 and a commitment to long-term contracts driving performance. The following article is an...
read moreLost Shipping Containers Reach Seven Year High
Photo: Twitter @mrnkA4srnrA The shipping industry is seeing the biggest spike in lost containers in seven years. The following report is a condensed summary of the article first issued by Bloomberg. More than 3,000 boxes dropped into the sea last year, and more than...
read moreSea Freight Customer Advisory
RE: Australian Container Terminal Fees 1st April 2021 Unfortunately, there have been further increases to stevedore and empty container park fees in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth from the 1st of March. The following tables indicate fees for the various...
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