Avanti Freight Management Newsletter - June 2026 Issue 2
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WEEKLY FID LODGEMENTS
WEEKLY FID LODGEMENTS
Sourced from FTalliance.com 17-06-26
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MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY ACROSS MELBOURNE'S WEST
MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY ACROSS MELBOURNE'S WEST
A West Footscray man has been charged following his alleged links to an alleged international crime group conspiring to import tonnes of illicit drugs into Australia.
A West Footscray man has been charged following his alleged links to an alleged international crime group conspiring to import tonnes of illicit drugs into Australia.
The Victorian Joint Organised Crime Taskforce (JOCTF) executed search warrants at residences in West Footscray and Flemington on 28th May, 2026, as part of Operation Bruce Cremorne.
During these warrants, officers seized 2.15kg of heroin, 3.28kg of methamphetamine, approximately $80,000 AUD in cash and a cash counting machine.
The man, 36, was arrested at a West Footscray residence, and has been charged with:
2 x traffick large commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, contrary to Section 71 of the Drugs, Poison and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic.) which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
2 x traffick commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, contrary to Section 71AA of the Drugs, Poison and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic.) which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
1 x possessing a drug of dependence, contrary to Section 73 of the Drugs, Poison and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic.) which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment.
The man was remanded and is due to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 18th September, 2026.
Operation Bruce Cremorne is a year-long JOCTF investigation involving the AFP, Victoria Police, Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), into a syndicate accused of seeking to import illicit drugs from a commercial vessel passing through the Bass Strait.
The investigation also identified high level domestic trafficking of illicit drugs.
Nine people aged between 31 and 72 were arrested in April, 2026 as part of the ongoing operation.
The Victorian Joint Organised Crime Taskforce (JOCTF) executed search warrants at residences in West Footscray and Flemington on 28th May, 2026, as part of Operation Bruce Cremorne.
During these warrants, officers seized 2.15kg of heroin, 3.28kg of methamphetamine, approximately $80,000 AUD in cash and a cash counting machine.
The man, 36, was arrested at a West Footscray residence, and has been charged with:
2 x traffick large commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, contrary to Section 71 of the Drugs, Poison and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic.) which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
2 x traffick commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, contrary to Section 71AA of the Drugs, Poison and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic.) which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
1 x possessing a drug of dependence, contrary to Section 73 of the Drugs, Poison and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic.) which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment.
The man was remanded and is due to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 18th September, 2026.
Operation Bruce Cremorne is a year-long JOCTF investigation involving the AFP, Victoria Police, Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), into a syndicate accused of seeking to import illicit drugs from a commercial vessel passing through the Bass Strait.
The investigation also identified high level domestic trafficking of illicit drugs.
Nine people aged between 31 and 72 were arrested in April, 2026 as part of the ongoing operation.
Australia's container transport sector has criticised sharp increases in MSIC fees, warning higher costs will fall on truck drivers and maritime workers.
Australia's container transport sector has criticised sharp increases in MSIC fees, warning higher costs will fall on truck drivers and maritime workers.
Australia’s container transport industry is warning that sharp increases to Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) costs will add further pressure to truck drivers and port operators already facing rising operating expenses.
The fee increases take effect from 1st July 2026 and stem from a Federal Government decision to move AusCheck background checks to a full cost-recovery model. AusCheck is the Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting criminal and national security checks for workers requiring access to secure maritime facilities.
Why are MSIC fees increasing?
According to the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA), the AusCheck background checking fee for a four-year MSIC renewal will rise from $184 to $504.50, an increase of more than 274 per cent.
The increase is flowing directly through to card issuing organisations.
OneStop, the primary MSIC provider used by many container transport drivers, says the Federal Government’s changes have increased AusCheck charges levied on issuing bodies by almost 200 per cent, leaving it with little choice but to revise its pricing structure.
The company provides both MSIC credentials and the electronic access cards required for entry into many Australian container terminals and secure maritime facilities.
What will drivers pay?
Under OneStop’s revised pricing schedule, the most commonly used combined four-year MSIC and Access Card will increase from $975 to $1,580 excluding GST. The combined two-year card will rise to $1,180.
A four-year MSIC-only card will increase from $685 to $1,230, while a two-year MSIC-only card will rise to $730. Access-only card pricing will remain unchanged.
OneStop acknowledged the increases were significant, stating it had “worked carefully to ensure the revised pricing remains reflective of the on-going cost and investment required to deliver this critical MSIC service”.
Australia’s container transport industry is warning that sharp increases to Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) costs will add further pressure to truck drivers and port operators already facing rising operating expenses.
The fee increases take effect from 1st July 2026 and stem from a Federal Government decision to move AusCheck background checks to a full cost-recovery model. AusCheck is the Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting criminal and national security checks for workers requiring access to secure maritime facilities.
Why are MSIC fees increasing?
According to the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA), the AusCheck background checking fee for a four-year MSIC renewal will rise from $184 to $504.50, an increase of more than 274 per cent.
The increase is flowing directly through to card issuing organisations.
OneStop, the primary MSIC provider used by many container transport drivers, says the Federal Government’s changes have increased AusCheck charges levied on issuing bodies by almost 200 per cent, leaving it with little choice but to revise its pricing structure.
The company provides both MSIC credentials and the electronic access cards required for entry into many Australian container terminals and secure maritime facilities.
What will drivers pay?
Under OneStop’s revised pricing schedule, the most commonly used combined four-year MSIC and Access Card will increase from $975 to $1,580 excluding GST. The combined two-year card will rise to $1,180.
A four-year MSIC-only card will increase from $685 to $1,230, while a two-year MSIC-only card will rise to $730. Access-only card pricing will remain unchanged.
OneStop acknowledged the increases were significant, stating it had “worked carefully to ensure the revised pricing remains reflective of the on-going cost and investment required to deliver this critical MSIC service”.
IRAN'S CLAIMS OF HAVING STOPPED HORMUZ TRANSITS 'REBUFFED' BY TRUMP
IRAN'S CLAIMS OF HAVING STOPPED HORMUZ TRANSITS 'REBUFFED' BY TRUMP
The situation in the Persian Gulf and with the Strait of Hormuz remains very unstable, with both the United States and Iran making claims in the media.
The situation in the Persian Gulf and with the Strait of Hormuz remains very unstable, with both the United States and Iran making claims in the media.
While both sides admit they are closing in on an agreement, Trump lashed out at the Iranians on social media on Friday morning, saying, “They better get their act together, and fast,” after announcing that an agreement had been reached.
Likely representing the different factions within Iran and the struggle for the hardliners to maintain control, Iran Broadcasting on Friday made a series of new claims. It cited the leadership of the IRGC and IRGC Navy, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed. They are saying the IRGC Navy has control of the Strait on the eastern and western entrances and that no ships are making the transit without permission.
The Iranian report said there are around 50 ships waiting near the Strait. It further claimed there are “20 times” that amount of ships “halted at the second and third anchorage.” This came after CENTCOM on Thursday said the Strait is open and ships are moving through.
Iran asserted on Thursday that it had fired on two vessels attempting to make the transit, although CENTCOM said the drones had been taken down shortly after launch before they reached the vessels. Today, the IRGC Navy claims it turned back a tanker that did not have authorization. Some reports are saying a fire had been started on a vessel due to the Iranian attacks.
Trump took to social media to say an attack overnight against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz had been “totally rebuffed,” while calling it “totally unacceptable.” The statement came after the United States confirmed attacks this week on three tankers staffed with Indian crews, and three seafarers were reported killed.
India has twice summoned U.S. officials for formal protests.
CENTCOM reported on Friday that the blockade remains in full effect. It said four more commercial ship had been redirected, bringing the total to 139 vessels stopped and nine disabled.
Iranian media, however, claims the U.S. is attacking more vessels. They claimed a fishing boat had been struck, injuring one person, and on Thursday, that a cargo ship with 150 tons of vital supplies had been attacked and sunk. The U.S. claims confirmed humanitarian aid is being permitted to proceed.
While both sides admit they are closing in on an agreement, Trump lashed out at the Iranians on social media on Friday morning, saying, “They better get their act together, and fast,” after announcing that an agreement had been reached.
Likely representing the different factions within Iran and the struggle for the hardliners to maintain control, Iran Broadcasting on Friday made a series of new claims. It cited the leadership of the IRGC and IRGC Navy, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed. They are saying the IRGC Navy has control of the Strait on the eastern and western entrances and that no ships are making the transit without permission.
The Iranian report said there are around 50 ships waiting near the Strait. It further claimed there are “20 times” that amount of ships “halted at the second and third anchorage.” This came after CENTCOM on Thursday said the Strait is open and ships are moving through.
Iran asserted on Thursday that it had fired on two vessels attempting to make the transit, although CENTCOM said the drones had been taken down shortly after launch before they reached the vessels. Today, the IRGC Navy claims it turned back a tanker that did not have authorization. Some reports are saying a fire had been started on a vessel due to the Iranian attacks.
Trump took to social media to say an attack overnight against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz had been “totally rebuffed,” while calling it “totally unacceptable.” The statement came after the United States confirmed attacks this week on three tankers staffed with Indian crews, and three seafarers were reported killed.
India has twice summoned U.S. officials for formal protests.
CENTCOM reported on Friday that the blockade remains in full effect. It said four more commercial ship had been redirected, bringing the total to 139 vessels stopped and nine disabled.
Iranian media, however, claims the U.S. is attacking more vessels. They claimed a fishing boat had been struck, injuring one person, and on Thursday, that a cargo ship with 150 tons of vital supplies had been attacked and sunk. The U.S. claims confirmed humanitarian aid is being permitted to proceed.
CONTAINERS TUMBLE FROM BOXSHIP ONTO BUNKER VESSEL IN ANTWERP
CONTAINERS TUMBLE FROM BOXSHIP ONTO BUNKER VESSEL IN ANTWERP
The authorities in the Port of Antwerp are trying to determine what caused four containers to fall off a vessel that was being serviced and land on a bunker vessel that was alongside.
The authorities in the Port of Antwerp are trying to determine what caused four containers to fall off a vessel that was being serviced and land on a bunker vessel that was alongside.
Luckily, no one was injured in the incident, which happened on Tuesday afternoon, June 9th, at the busy container terminal.
The COSCO Hope (140,000 dwt), a 13,100 TEU vessel built in 2012 and owned by Seaspan, was docked at the DP World Terminal in the Deurganckdok section of the port. It is the primary container handling area for Antwerp, reported to be one of the largest in Europe and responsible for roughly two-thirds of all container traffic at Antwerp.
Around 1600 on Tuesday afternoon, the 366-meter (1,200-foot) vessel was loading and unloading containers. Without warning, a stack of four boxes still tied together toppled off the vessel. They fell and landed on the bunker vessel Mati, which was alongside to fuel the containership.
The boxes landed on the deck of the bunker vessel, and reports said it sustained significant damage. There was also a small fuel leak from the bunker vessel. Registered in Germany, Mati is a 110-meter (360-foot) self-propelled bunker vessel.
The four boxes remained tied together, although the top two boxes in the stack were damaged in the fall. The top box was heavily twisted and mishappen and broke open, spilling some contents on the deck of the bunker vessel.
The second from the top box was also dented and broken open, spilling its contents as well. The lower two boxes showed less damage and appeared to remain sealed.
The authorities reported the terminal was able to continue operations while they recovered from the incident. The boxes were removed, and the bunker vessel was repositioned. The COSCO Hope was permitted to depart Antwerp on Wednesday morning and, as of late on Thursday, was in the anchorage off Rotterdam.
Luckily, no one was injured in the incident, which happened on Tuesday afternoon, June 9th, at the busy container terminal.
The COSCO Hope (140,000 dwt), a 13,100 TEU vessel built in 2012 and owned by Seaspan, was docked at the DP World Terminal in the Deurganckdok section of the port. It is the primary container handling area for Antwerp, reported to be one of the largest in Europe and responsible for roughly two-thirds of all container traffic at Antwerp.
Around 1600 on Tuesday afternoon, the 366-meter (1,200-foot) vessel was loading and unloading containers. Without warning, a stack of four boxes still tied together toppled off the vessel. They fell and landed on the bunker vessel Mati, which was alongside to fuel the containership.
The boxes landed on the deck of the bunker vessel, and reports said it sustained significant damage. There was also a small fuel leak from the bunker vessel. Registered in Germany, Mati is a 110-meter (360-foot) self-propelled bunker vessel.
The four boxes remained tied together, although the top two boxes in the stack were damaged in the fall. The top box was heavily twisted and mishappen and broke open, spilling some contents on the deck of the bunker vessel.
The second from the top box was also dented and broken open, spilling its contents as well. The lower two boxes showed less damage and appeared to remain sealed.
The authorities reported the terminal was able to continue operations while they recovered from the incident. The boxes were removed, and the bunker vessel was repositioned. The COSCO Hope was permitted to depart Antwerp on Wednesday morning and, as of late on Thursday, was in the anchorage off Rotterdam.
TWO MEN CHARGED OVER ROLES IN ELABORATE 200KG PAINT-INFUSED METH IMPORT
Two Mexican nationals are expected to appear before the NSW Bail Division Court on 16th June, 2026 charged for their alleged roles in the importation of $185 million worth of methamphetamine into Sydney.
TWO MEN CHARGED OVER ROLES IN ELABORATE 200KG PAINT-INFUSED METH IMPORT
Two Mexican nationals are expected to appear before the NSW Bail Division Court on 16th June, 2026 charged for their alleged roles in the importation of $185 million worth of methamphetamine into Sydney.
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO IMMEDIATELY LIFT IRANIAN OIL SANCTIONS UNDER NEW AGREEMENT
The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO IMMEDIATELY LIFT IRANIAN OIL SANCTIONS UNDER NEW AGREEMENT
The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
CRIMINAL CHARGES REVEALED FOR CHIEF ENGINEER OF CONTAINERSHIP DALI
U.S. attorneys revealed in a court filing on Monday afternoon in Maryland that criminal charges have been brought against the chief engineer of the containership Dali, making him the first officer from the ship to face charges.
CRIMINAL CHARGES REVEALED FOR CHIEF ENGINEER OF CONTAINERSHIP DALI
U.S. attorneys revealed in a court filing on Monday afternoon in Maryland that criminal charges have been brought against the chief engineer of the containership Dali, making him the first officer from the ship to face charges.
Most marine discussions treat speed as a linear risk factor: Higher speed = Higher risk. In reality, this is often incorrect. The most dangerous speed is not necessarily the highest one. It is the speed at which the system begins to behave differently.
Most marine discussions treat speed as a linear risk factor: Higher speed = Higher risk. In reality, this is often incorrect. The most dangerous speed is not necessarily the highest one. It is the speed at which the system begins to behave differently.
MARINE INSURANCE - WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND IT - WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE WHY
We always reccomend taking out marine insurance on your cargo, a shocking scene at the Ambarli-Marpot Port in Istanbul, Turkey only furthers this point.
MARINE INSURANCE - WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND IT - WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE WHY
We always reccomend taking out marine insurance on your cargo, a shocking scene at the Ambarli-Marpot Port in Istanbul, Turkey only furthers this point.
