Western Container Services Drives Forwards While Economic Uncertainty Reigns

On January 3, 2024, Western Containers took a significant step forward by adding a Mercedes Benz Actros 5 L 2658 truck to their fleet. This move is set to revolutionise container cartage to final destinations, offering Western Containers greater control and efficiency with less reliance on third-party providers.

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AA 14.4 QUICK AND EASY CONTAINER RELEASE

Did you know that an AA 14.4 container depot can release your container faster? Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), has over recent months, received concerns from members as to the "status" in the ICS on containers that have been directed for rural tailgate inspection under AA class 14.4.

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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ABANDON THE RED SEA – IMPLICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA 

Major international containerised shipping lines, Maersk and Hapag Lloyd announced a suspension of movements of all their ships through the Bab-al Mandab Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Although this predominantly affects ships serving the Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean routes, recent experience has shown there will be serious impacts in other regions if the situation escalates or lasts for a prolonged period.

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