Have you ever booked a shipment based on a quick estimate, only to receive an invoice that looks nothing like the number you planned for? It is one of the most common frustrations for Australian importers, exporters and online sellers. A margin that looked healthy on paper can disappear once extra charges, volumetric weight and […]
Have you ever wondered how a product made in a factory overseas ends up on a shelf in Perth or at a customer's door in Melbourne? Between the supplier's loading dock and the final delivery, your goods may cross several borders, change hands many times and travel by truck, ship, plane or train. The business […]
Your goods have landed in Australia, but you still can't get to them. Why? You did the hard work. You found the right supplier, agreed on a price, made the sale and booked the shipment. The ship has berthed and your container is on the wharf, yet your stock is still sitting at the terminal. […]
You’ve agreed the order, paid the deposit and your supplier says the goods are ready. So why does the shipment still feel like a black box the moment it leaves the factory? For most Australian importers, it’s because nobody has walked them through the freight forwarding process from start to finish: who handles the cargo […]
Have you ever wondered how products travel across the world and arrive at your warehouse or doorstep without you having to manage dozens of different shipping companies? how a sofa made in a factory in Guangdong, China ends up in a living room in Perth, Western Australia passing through ports on three different continents, clearing […]
China will observe its Golden Week holiday from 1st - 8th October 2025, commemorating the founding of the Peoples Republic of China. This year, the National Day holiday coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, leading to increased domestic travel, heavy demand on transport systems, and reduced operational capacity across China. During this period, most factories, trucking […]
The Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) program is a government initiative that accredits importers, exporters, and service providers (like Freight Forwarders / Customs Brokerages) who demonstrate secure supply chains and high compliance with customs regulations. The key aim is to streamline and facilitate trade and to enhance supply chain security. Australian Trusted Trader will offer Trusted […]
China will observe its Golden Week holiday from 1st - 8th October 2025, commemorating the founding of the Peoples Republic of China. This year, the National Day holiday coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, leading to increased domestic travel, heavy demand on transport systems, and reduced operational capacity across China during the china golden week holiday. […]
We wish to inform you of significant updates to Chinese export compliance requirements for 2025, recently shared by the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) in consultation with DFAT. What Has Changed Understanding the implications of Chinese Export Compliance 2025 is crucial for all exporters. Mandatory Tax Registration Exporters must now register with Chinese tax authorities […]
Dear Valued Clients, The 2025-2026 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season is here once again. All high risk goods shipped from high risk countries from 1st September 2025– 30th April 2026 will require mandatory treatment. Breakbulk, opentop and flatrack containers must be treated offshore, while all other cargo types can be treated offshore or onshore. […]
