How Urban Planning is Affecting Australian Supply Chains
Recent data has shown that Asian economies will be larger than the rest of the world combined and home to half of the world’s middle class by next year. Successive Australian governments have recognised the opportunity that comes with our proximity to Asia and our unique capacity to meet the needs of the growing prosperity […]
7 Shipping Terms Every Importer or Exporter Should Know
Shipping goods on an international scale is a far more sophisticated process than just transporting an object from one point to another. There are several procedures and regulations in place to ensure the safe delivery of products to their destination and it is essential for people importing/exporting goods to keep track of all the relevant […]
Upcoming BMSB Season
In response to the rapid expansion of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) throughout Europe and North America, the Australian Goverment has strengthened the seasonal measures to manage risk of BMSB from arriving in Australia for the 2019–20 BMSB risk season. The department has used a range of scientific, intelligence and evidence based information when setting […]
Marine Bio-fuel trial a Success
IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, CMA CGM, the GoodShipping Program and the Port of Rotterdam are pleased to announce the successful refuelling on Saturday March 23rd of the CMA CGM WHITE SHARK with sustainable marine bio-fuel oil. The test, which represents a major step for the decarbonisation of ocean freight, saw the companies work together […]
Handling Complex Logistics With Stockwell International
Logistics, as well as the supply chain management, are important considerations when trying to generate a competitive advantage for a company. If a company is not considering ongoing assessment and enhancement of their logistics arrangements, they will be left behind by their competitors. When looking at the logistics arrangements, and the need for change, an […]
Transition to LSS (Low Sulphur Surcharge)
From January 2020 all ships and vessels operating anywhere in the world will be required to reduce their sulphur emissions. Shipping lines have already begun implementing changes in order to meet the 2020 target. The LSS is being implemented in an aim to reduce the impact of sulphur oxide emissions that are produced from shipping […]