The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a rapidly progressing issue that we are continuing to follow very closely. We are taking a precautionary approach to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, crew, business partners, customers and members of the public. To that end we have activated strict health and safety routines in line with […]
Exchange Rates and Exportation – Your Regular Reminder
In a world of global trade, it is always important to remember the hard and fast rules involving exchange rates when measuring the costs of imported goods. This is just your regular reminder from the Australian Border Force about your invoices: 1. All invoice amounts must be in Australian currency. 2. The specific exchange rate […]
ICC’s Incoterm® Implementation Has Officially Begun!
With each passing year, newer supply chain and logistics technologies emerge to increase transparency and reduce delays moving valuable assets at every stage. However, the reality is that newer complications have also arisen and these required stronger measures to keep things simple. Such was the case when the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) updated this […]
Emissions Standards for Spark-Ignition Equipment Are Now Moving to Restrict Supply
Back in 2018, the government of Australia implemented new emissions standards for spark-ignition engines. These were initially intended to reduce the importation of outdoor power equipment that made use of such engines and released greenhouse gases. Starting this year, however, the implementation will now advance to further restrict the supply of non-compliant equipment. From the […]
News Update: Tighter Requirements for BSMB Season Chemical Treatments
For those preparing for the BSMB Season, fumigation is one of the approved methods to ensure that imported goods meet biosecurity regulations. However, the Department of Agriculture has recently announced additional requirements that must be met before incoming cargo will be officially regarded as properly treated for invasive stink bugs. These new requirements are intended […]
A Quickstart Guide to the HCFC Gas and Equipment Phase-Down
As announced in a previous blog post, all importers and logistics organisations in Australia are to comply with a ban on importing hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) gas and equipment unless provided a license. This has been part of a global phase-down of HCFC and the wider initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the country as required […]