A mistake that is commonly made by first-time importers in Australia is with regards to the practice of keeping goods below the value of 1000.00 Australian Dollars (AUD) to be exempt from any import tax. While there is nothing wrong with that per se, the...

Since 2002, the government has been implementing sterner programs that have increased the possibility of border processing holds (BPH) and causing shipment delays. And while these programs have been extensively justified for the sake of both national and environmental security, there are things that importers...

As of May 15, 2019, those transporting goods between Australia and Singapore can now expect a rise in both security and quality of service. A Mutual Recognition Arrangement has been signed between the two nations and companies certified by their respective customs departments can look...

Not all RoRo cargo are intended for mega construction projects. Some serve a more serious purpose of supporting disaster relief initiatives and crisis management. A good recent example was the transportation of a massive Boeing CH47D-Chinook helicopter to Chile, where it will be used to...