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Introduction to the Company - Hetherington Kingsbury Shipping Agency is part of the Hetherington Kingsbury Group (a privately owned Australian company) which was established in 1951. IN THE PAST - Hetherington Kingsbury have owned and operated vessels on the Australian Papua New Guinea coastal trades. - Hetherington Kingsbury in 1986 joined with three New Zealand partners and together owned and operated a container liner service between the two countries. However this business was sold in the late 1990's. TODAY - Hetherington Kingsbury are Bulk & Liner Agents operating Australia wide. - Hetherington Kingsbury own and operate a freight forwarding division (HK International) and are contractors to the Australian Government's overseas aid programme. - Hetherington Kingsbury represent container, tank and reefer liner services in the Trans Tasman, Europe, North America, Asia, South Pacific and South American trades in addition to tramp operators from all maritime nations including: Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Europe. - Hetherington Kingsbury as an independent Australian shipping agency company is reliant upon the service it provides to its clients and their interests become Hetherington Kingsbury's interests and management and staff are committed to a service of excellence. - Hetherington Kingsbury has obtained accreditation to ISO 9002 Quality Assurance requirements. Our People - Focus on customer needs - Have pride in their work - Have the resources to deliver that the customers require - Have the resources to provide the right solution for the customer - Are stable and experienced - Have a wide network of shipping and associated contacts which they can call upon for expert advice - Hetherington Kingsbury Shipping Agency represents and acts for various parties including: Owners, Charterer' and Cargo Interests. The duties cover handling of vessels and associated documentation for quick despatch. Tramp services - conventional, bulk, tanker, unitised and car carriers. Owners - attend to ship's husbandry and ship matters whilst protecting the interests of the owner. Charterers - handle all aspects of the commercial operation relative to the vessel and cargo. Ship Managers - take care of the day to day operation of the vessels. Liner Services - conventional RO-RO and container vessels. In addition to normal agency services able to offer customs clearance, to/from door delivery (road and rail), container pack/ unpack and insurance. Container Leasing As Agents Hetherington Kingsbury Shipping Agency can provide: - Tank Containers - Range of modern, high quality equipment to meet the most demanding specifications - Cost effective tank container transportation - Can be deservedly refered to as "an environmentally friendly, re-usable 20 tonne drum" - Worldwide network of branches and agents All equipment meets the regulations for all major operating areas including IDMG, CSC, TIR, ADR/RID, AAR 600 and CTC Freight and Logistical Management - Australia wide representation - Branches in Singapore and South Africa - General freight forwarding and customs clearance - Specialising in: Australian Government's Overseas Aid Program Special project work Seamless services - origin to destination Support Services - Accounting: All disbursements are settled through a centralised Head Office computer network enabling the monitoring of funds required and prompt rendering of port disbursements accounts. - Communications: A computerised communication network ensures quick responses to requests for port information and estimated port disbursments. All port operations are equipped with mobile telephones and can be contacted 24 hours a day seven days a week. - Computerisation: Up to date facilities exist in all offices which provide E-Mail access through the lnternet and as well direct connection to Port Authorities, Container Terminals, Customs and other associated parties. - Publications: Aside from port congestions reports and weekly reports for vessels expected at coal and grain ports, Hetherington Kingsbury Shipping Agency periodically publish port information brochures in respect of Coal, Grain and Iron Ore loading ports, and these are available both on request and forwarded direct to principals. Hetherington Kingsbury Shipping Agency provides general freight forwarding and customs clearance... Hetherington Kingsbury Shipping Agency (HKSA) - Fremantle (Australia)