Illegal tobacco import attempt flushed by authorities
A CONTAINER from China marked “beverages and toilet paper” was actually carrying an illicit cargo of tobacco, the Australian Border Force says. The ABF says it has smashed an...
Maersk to buy US customs brokerage company
MAERSK announced it had come to an agreement to acquire US-based customs brokerage and logistics business Vandergrift. Maersk North America regional managing director Narin Phol...
Aussie logistics software behemoth acquires Norwegian company
LOGISTICS software provider WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Systema, Norwegian provider of customs management software. Headquartered in Oslo, Systema offers...
Italian BMSB heat-treaters still treating cargo
THE Department of Agriculture and Water Resources said there was no indication that Italian heat treatment providers ceased treating Australia-bound cargo in solidarity with three...
CEVA knocks back CMA CGM offer, says it’s worth more
CEVA Logistics has knocked back CMA CGM’s offer to buy its shares out, saying CMA CGM had undervalued the company. In a statement, CEVA said its board of directors had not...
Alleged shipping container cocaine smuggler extradited from Serbia
A 35-year-old Australian national was extradited from Serbia to Australia one year after being arrested for attempting to smuggle 1.28 tonnes of cocaine concealed in a shipping...
DHL Global Forwarding announces new head of Australian operations
GEORGE Lawson was announced as the new head of DHL Global Forwarding’s Australian operations, effective on 1 February. Mr Lawson brings 26 years of experience to the role,...
K+N becomes a Trusted Trader
LOGISTICS provider Kuehne + Nagel Australia says it is now accredited under the Australian Trusted Trader Program. The ATT recognises businesses for having secure supply chain and...
BIFA honours juniors
FIVE youngsters all studying for apprenticeships at freight forwarding companies have been shortlisted in the Apprentice of the Year category for the annual Freight Service Awards...
Rhenus looks to intra-Asia Push
LOGISTICS services provider Rhenus Asia-Pacific says it is looking to expand its intra-Asia presence. This follows the recent opening of an office in New Zealand with a view to...
OPINION: Importers are the cash cow again – this time a new sea cargo tax
IMPORTERS can now pencil in a Biosecurity Import Levy to the increasing list of surcharges, cost recovery fees and taxes which collectively add a substantial dollar value to the...
Stink bugs force vessel expulsion
A STINK-bug impacted ro-ro vessel was last week directed to leave Australian waters as authorities battle to keep the insects out of the country. MV Thalatta (IMO 9702455), a...
Retriever to defend Norfolk Island from pests
HEAD of Biosecurity of the Department of Agriculture Lyn O’Connell has announced the latest defence against pests and diseases threatening Norfolk Island. Ms O’Connell said Suki...
Stink bug bust highlights risk, department says
A DISCOVERY of brown marmorated stink bugs on board a ro-ro ship off Western Australia highlights the risk to Australian agriculture, according to the Department of Agriculture....
Kuehne + Nagel opens new distribution centre
LOGISTICS giant Kuehne + Nagel has announced it has opened a dedicated pharmaceutical and healthcare warehouse as part of its global KN PharmaChain network. The new facility is...
