Smaller Freight Forwarders

As I read about yet another freight forwarder being acquired by a larger multinational freight forwarder (or shipping line) some question if there is still a space for medium freight forwarding companies such as ours into the future? At a meeting recently I was told “that all of you freight forwarders are the same†and this […]
Australia-Thailand Mutual Recognition Arrangement to Support Economic Recovery

“A new trade arrangement with Thailand will boost Australia’s economic recovery and increase the attractiveness of the Australian Trusted Trader program (ATT). On 1 April 2021, Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram APM and Director General of Thai Customs, Mr Patchara Anuntasilpa, signed the Australia-Thailand Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to recognise […]
March 2021 Update On COVID-19 and Congestion in the US

Just as we’re seeing a backlog of empty containers in Melbourne, the US is experiencing unforeseen demand that has transformed capable shipping ports into overrun, floating traffic jams.
Stockwells is 50!

We would like to take a moment to thank you all for being a part of this journey with us. Since 1971 Stockwells has been nurtured and grown into a business that founder Brian Stockwell has grown extremely proud of over the last 50 years.
Melbourne Empty Container Congestion

What’s causing empty container issues in Melbourne? As with so many other things that are going wrong, we can put the blame on COVID.
Free Trade Agreements: Everything You Need to Know in 2021

Your guide to free trade agreements in 2021.