THE maritime industry in Western Australia has provided much needed humanitarian support to the East Timorese community.
The initiative started when Fremantle Ports was approached by Ted Graham AM, the Honorary Consul General of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, seeking assistance from service providers for the container shipment of relief goods to Dili.
Two organisations, Containers for Timor and Timor Leste Village Supporter Group, have the single objective to assist the people of East Timor by providing free, safe and much needed medical, educational and other goods to help improve lives.
Several FTA members and industry participants agreed to either supply free of charge or at discounted rates/fees their services to these organisations.
This was due to the co-ordination support offered by John Park, head of business operations at the Freight & Trade Alliance.
Fremantle Ports corporate and community relations manager Neil Stanbury thanked all organisations for their donated time, money and expertise to make this shipment happen.
“This was a complex undertaking involving many key organisations which generously donated and worked tirelessly to support the wonderful work,” Mr Stanbury said.
Ted Graham said that he was extremely grateful to all those organisations involved and gave his heartfelt thanks on behalf of the people of Timor.
“This will ensure that young children can receive much needed educational materials to continue their education. The whole community benefits,” he said.
Organisations involved in the project include: Freight & Trade Alliance, Fremantle Ports, Keys Freight & Logistics, Total Containers/Sea Containers WA, ACFS, ANL/CMA-CGM and Bollore Logistics.
