Importing Goods from China to AustraliaImporting goods from China to Australia can be a complex process, but it is possible to do so with proper planning and preparation. Here...
What are Demurrage Charges?Demurrage charges are fees imposed on the party responsible for delaying the use of a particular asset beyond the agreed-upon time frame....
Underlying value on Choosing the Cheapest RatesImporters like to minimize their shipping costs, and that’s understandable. But while we understand the importance of price, there is...
Evaluating Automatic Spot Quote? Consider these things.You may have been used to freight forwarders providing automatic spot rate quotes for a shipment that needs to be sent immediately or...
Importing goods from the USAThere are many considerations to make when purchasing and importing goods from overseas into Australia. So if you're looking to import...
Turkey Earthquake: The Aftermath Turkey is located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, and its Bosporus Strait in the middle serves as an important waterway...
Implementation of the European Union Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Back in 2001, the European Union implemented the European Import Control System (ICS) in the safety and security measures framework. It...
Verified Gross Mass RequirementsAustralian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is currently conducting compliance sampling of containers to verify that the Verified Gross...
Understanding Global Trade BarriersFree trade benefits consumers through increased choice and reduced prices, but because the global economy brings with it uncertainty,...