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DP World increases stake in Australia DP World announces that it has acquired an additional stake in DP World Australia (Holding) Pty Ltd (DP World Australia) from Gateway Infrastructure Investments (Gateway) and other financial investors valuing DP World Australia at...

ACF Melbourne WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE TAKEN OVER A FURTHER STORAGE FACILITY, Situated next door to Patricks terminal and 500 metres from DP World  DELIVERING TOP-TIER WAREHOUSING SOLUTIONS WITH A PERSONALISED SERVICE. *We are eager to fill the additional...

Chinese New Year 2019 blank sailings Please see below a full list of known cancellations in Asia-Australia services during expected low demand during Chinese New Year, as notified by carriers and/or indicated in published schedules. Please note that service...

DAWR – $120,000 fine for Serious Biosecurity Breaches Friday, 21 December 2018 A Brisbane company and its director have been fined a total of $120,000 for biosecurity breaches associated with the transport and storage of imported uncooked pig meat during 2014 and...

490 kilograms of meth found in Botany shipping container Posted by Ian Ackerman | 14th December, 2018             AUSTRALIAN Border Force officers discovered 490 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of car bonnets that...

DP World charges on                 DP World Australia (DPWA) has proceeded with its higher landside infrastructure charges from 1 January 2019 despite significant opposition from the landside container logistics sector. Also,...

DAWR – BMSB – Italian Treatment Providers Potentially Suspending Operations       Further to the DAWR announcement in December of the suspension of 3 Offshore BMSB Treatment Providers in Italy, we have been advised the following update – On...

Air Cargo CTOs Update       Following a relatively orderly peak season with minimal disruption and delays, the CTOs report that post-Christmas and New Year, their terminals are all operating normally, without backlogs or truck queues. This is a positive...

The case for a new Australian Customs Act plus comments about what we have now ONE of the essential elements of good regulation is the need for clear contemporary supporting legislation and associated regula­tion. That need has underscored new legislation in Australia...

Update: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – 2018-2019 Issues & Expenses The BMSB Seasonal Measures that have been implemented by DAWR in Australia are now enforced and causing numerous processing issues. We are finding that DAWR are experiencing process delays and issues...