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Source: Federation of European Movers Associations (FEDEMAC).International moving companies with shipments to the United States in the coming weeks may want to prepare customers for delays as one shipping intelligence business said that a strike is probable. The Loadstar […]
Due to concerns relating to the safety of personnel and equipment, AIMA has issued a directive to its members to no longer accept for export e-scooters, e-bikes or hoverboards.
Tom Jensen of the FTA takes a closer look at safety, costs and accountability in container shipping - find out more
The National Cyber Security Coordinator has made the following statement in response to the DP World Australia Cyber Incident: "This interruption is likely to continue for a number of days and will impact the movement of goods into and out […]
The international shipping lines servicing Australia report a multitude of factors that are resulting in unprecedented cost volatility. Click here AIMA Website Advice letter in full, including FIDI information.
"FIDI has written to its Affiliates around the world to update them on the significant rise in the cost of energy, and the impact on the international moving industry. In the open letter to its membership issued on June 20, […]
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are receiving feedback from members that congestion is increasing at Melbourne and Sydney empty container parks. Notices received this morning via ContainerChain advise that DP World Logistics Park […]
Here is the latest position regarding Sydney and Australian Port Congestion.The AIMA Notices of 11th September 2020, 28th September 2020, 6th October 2020 and 13th October 2020 outlined the serious congestion situation existing at the Port of Sydney due to […]
The AIMA Notice of 11th September 2020 referred to the serious congestion situation existing at the Port of Sydney due to – Container terminal congestion Recent and ongoing stevedore industrial action Major congestion at Sydney empty container parks The result […]
VIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT Within the next two months the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) will implement urgent actions to address the risk of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on high-risk plant products […]
VIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2020-21 Commencement of BMSB season For the 2020-21 BMSB risk season, heightened biosecurity measures will apply to: Certain goods manufactured in, or shipped from target risk countries, and/or Vessels that berth at, […]
VIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT If you, or someone you know, want to learn more about how the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment manages plant biosecurity, check out our new Biosecurity Bite video series! This […]
VIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT Rare opportunity from COVID-19 As we recover from COVID-19, it's nice to hear some positive stories coming out of this challenging time. The pandemic has significantly reduced the number of arriving passengers […]
VIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT Notification of COVID-19 cases has been published on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website and can be accessed via the following link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2020/120-2020 Import Industry Advice Notices are available […]
VIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT Welcome to the seventh edition of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s (the department) general updates for the 2019-20 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season.We have reached the end […]
NOTIFICATION OF URGENT ACTIONS TO MANAGE KHAPRA BEETLEVIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT Dear biosecurity industry participant, Within the next two months the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) will implement urgent actions to address […]
IMPORTS OF USED HHGPE ETC INTO AUSTRALIA (BMSB MEASURES)10th August 2020 Having reviewed the outcome of the 2019/2020 BMSB and after consultation by AIMA with Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment (DAWE) and other industry bodies in the lead […]
Traditionally in Australia port terminal operators have been engaged and paid by global steamship lines for the cost of the terminal handling of containers coming into and out of the port. The steamship lines in turn passed on to cargo […]
The latest round of port fees announced by Australia’s major stevedoring companies have resulted in Victorian and Federal Senate inquiries. The latest fee increases by DP World Australia which have been termed ‘Infrastructure charges’ by the stevedoring companies come into […]
On 8 May 2018, the Australian Government announced a range of measures to further strengthen Australia's domestic and international aviation security. The current rules requiring piece level examination of all air cargo bound for or transiting through the United States […]
There are a number of plant and animal pests which are exotic to Australia which pose a high biosecurity risk to Austalia’s agricultural industries and the environment more generally. The bugcan arrive in Australia on cargo and containers shipped between […]
A US customs inspection can be a frustrating and expensive process for anyone moving to the United States. If customs choose to examine a container for any reason (whether it is at random or because of suspicion) the costs for […]