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DAFF Biosecurity Washing in Brisbane, Darwin, Townsville and Cairns
Depth Logistics provides DAFF biosecurity washing under Approved Arrangements with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). We have our own all-weather washpads at our Depth Defence Logistics Centres (2DLCs) in Brisbane and Darwin, which are under roof, well lit and can operate 24/7. In Townsville our own team washes military equipment at the Port of Townsville using our SEA PREP equipment, and at Cairns Wharf. Our fully mobile washing service can get your cargo cleared by DAFF anywhere in Australia.
What we wash
As defence logistics contractors, our speciality and priority is DAFF washing of military equipment and vehicles. When we have capacity, we also carry out DAFF washing on:- Shipping containers
- Cars and other imported used vehicles
- Agricultural machinery
- Construction and earthmoving equipment
- Practically any other type of cargo
Our DAFF washpads and approvals
- Approved Arrangements with DAFF for sea and air cargo, including inspection processing of military packs and webbing
- Brisbane 2DLC: DAFF Approved Arrangement Q3134, with two all-weather biosecurity washpads
- Darwin 2DLC: DAFF Approved Arrangement C1198, with an all-weather biosecurity washpad
- Washpads are under roof and well lit, so they operate day and night in all weather
- Certified container stands for DAFF 14.4 rural tailgates
- Weed and seed certificate inspections and washdowns
- Cargo fumigation pads at both centres
Biosecurity washing in Brisbane
Our Brisbane 2DLC is at 8 Culya St, Pinkenba QLD 4008, in the Brisbane Airport precinct and less than 1 km from the Pinkenba wharves, Damascus Barracks and DAFF. It has two all-weather DAFF washpads, a 20′ and 40′ container inspection stand, cargo fumigation, and lighting for 24-hour operations. Our SEA PREP team deploys from Brisbane to defence bases and other sites.Call the Brisbane office on 07 3054 4670
Biosecurity washing in Darwin
Our Darwin 2DLC is at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT 0822, 4 km from the Darwin Port gate at East Arm and close to RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks. It has an all-weather DAFF washpad, a container inspection stand, cargo fumigation, and a 50,000 sqm laydown area. We also carry out Tiwi Islands quarantine inspections, washing and compliance. The Darwin 2DLC also has a landing craft pocket with a 53 m wide LCT and RoRo ramp, the largest facility of its type in northern Australia.Call the Darwin office on 08 8911 1216
Biosecurity washing in Townsville
In Townsville we carry out DAFF biosecurity washing of military equipment and vehicles at the Port of Townsville, using our own team and our SEA PREP equipment. There is no fixed washpad at our Townsville depot, so the washing happens at the port rather than at the depot. We are approved to carry out biosecurity washing on the wharf at Cairns and Townsville, and also at Australian Defence Force (ADF) bases. Our Townsville depot is at 16 Mackley St, Garbutt QLD 4814, in the RAAF Base Townsville precinct and less than 12 km from the port and Lavarack Barracks.Call the Townsville office on 07 4401 5611
Biosecurity washing in Cairns
In Cairns we carry out DAFF biosecurity washing of military equipment and vehicles at Cairns Wharf, using our own team and our SEA PREP equipment. As in Townsville, the washing happens on the wharf. We are approved to carry out biosecurity washing on the wharf at Cairns and Townsville, and also at Australian Defence Force (ADF) bases.Cairns washing enquiries are handled by our Townsville office on 07 4401 5611
Mobile biosecurity washing and SEA PREP
As well as our washpads, we run a fully mobile biosecurity washing service with everything needed to get your cargo cleared by DAFF anywhere in Australia. For bigger or remote tasks, our SEA PREP 1 module, a customised 20′ container with diesel-powered hot and cold pressure washers, a 1,000 litre water tank and a generator, can be deployed anywhere in the world.Our biosecurity team
- An in-house team of former DAFF and MAF officers, ADF veterans and diesel fitters
- Many team members have experience operating the most common types of military vehicles, so we treat high-value Defence equipment with the care it deserves
- Pre-shipment cleanliness inspections by former biosecurity officers
- Maritime and airport security-cleared team members, and Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership
- Every job is treated as a mission and delivered with Absolute Reliability: on time, on budget, safely and securely
Transport to and from the washpad
Our own road transport fleet moves cargo to and from our washpads in Brisbane and Darwin, and to and from the wharf for washing at Townsville and Cairns. We carry everything from air cargo and LCL to containers, oversize earthmoving equipment and break bulk cargo, with container cartage to and from the wharf.Pricing
We have a flat-rate, all-inclusive pricing structure. The only extra is DAFF’s own inspection fees. Contact us for a quote and availability.Biosecurity washing enquiries
Contact our biosecurity washing team
Call your nearest office, or reach us any hour on the 24-hour line.
24-hour line
07 3054 4670Coolangatta
Head office
2/17 Griffith St
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Postal address: PO Box 811
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Brisbane
8 Culya St
Pinkenba QLD 4008
Darwin
31 Muramats Rd
East Arm NT 0822
Townsville
16 Mackley St
Garbutt QLD 4814
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get DAFF biosecurity washing in Brisbane?
Depth Logistics operates two all-weather DAFF biosecurity washpads at its Depth Defence Logistics Centre at 8 Culya St, Pinkenba QLD, under DAFF Approved Arrangement Q3134. The washpads are under roof, lit and can operate 24/7. Call 07 3054 4670.
Where can I get DAFF biosecurity washing in Darwin?
Depth Logistics operates an all-weather DAFF biosecurity washpad at its Depth Defence Logistics Centre at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT, 4 km from the Darwin Port gate, under DAFF Approved Arrangement C1198. Call 08 8911 1216.
Do you offer biosecurity washing in Townsville?
Yes, for military equipment and vehicles. Our own team carries out DAFF washing of military equipment at the Port of Townsville using our SEA PREP equipment. There is no fixed washpad at our Townsville depot (16 Mackley St, Garbutt QLD). We also wash on the wharf at Cairns and at ADF bases. Call 07 4401 5611.
Do you offer biosecurity washing in Cairns?
Yes, for military equipment and vehicles. Our own team carries out DAFF washing of military equipment at Cairns Wharf. We also wash at ADF bases. Cairns washing enquiries are handled by our Townsville office on 07 4401 5611.
What can you wash?
Our priority is military equipment, but when we have capacity we also wash containers, cars, agricultural machinery, construction equipment and practically any other cargo.
Can you wash cargo on site or in remote locations?
Yes. Our mobile biosecurity washing service can get your cargo cleared by DAFF anywhere in Australia, and our SEA PREP 1 module can be deployed anywhere in the world.
How much does biosecurity washing cost?
We charge a flat, all-inclusive rate. The only extra is DAFF’s own inspection fees. Contact us for a quote.
Can you also transport my cargo to the washpad?
Yes. Our own road transport fleet moves cargo to and from our washpads in Brisbane and Darwin and the wharf at Townsville and Cairns, from air cargo and containers to oversize earthmoving equipment.
Is Depth Logistics a DISP member?
Yes. Depth Logistics is a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) member, and that covers our DAFF biosecurity washing of military equipment and vehicles. Our people hold Australian Department of Defence security clearances, as well as MSIC and ASIC, and we move classified and security-sensitive items in line with Defence security requirements. DISP membership is something few logistics providers hold, giving Defence and government clients extra assurance.
Can you help prepare military equipment for DAFF biosecurity clearance before it leaves its home country?
Yes. Depth Logistics helps military and civilian clients prepare their cargo before it leaves its home country, so it gets through DAFF biosecurity clearance as smoothly as possible on arrival in Australia. We can arrange DAFF offshore inspections carried out by DAFF officers, or send our own team of former biosecurity officers to inspect the cargo at origin. A DAFF offshore inspection costs more, but it gives the best result on arrival. We can also deploy our SEA PREP module anywhere in the world to wash and prepare equipment before it ships.
