If your organisation is in the business of transporting any goods related to the emission of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), then it might be time to start reorganising your logistics strategy.. Starting from January 2020, any manufacture and import of all HCFC products (including aerosols, equipment and even certain fire protection tools) will be banned by the […]
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IMO to Finalise SIP for New Emissions Regulation in 2020
Since October of 2018, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has been preparing to do its own part in the Paris Climate Change Agreement by pushing forth initiatives aimed at reducing emissions. This includes developing a set of guidelines for a Ship Implementation Plan (SIP) so that logistics organisations and their respective vessels can make the […]
DoA Ramps Up Measures as Stink Bug Threat Rises This Season
Starting from 1st of September this year to the 31st of May in the next, the Department of Agriculture is now on high alert for the infamous Brown Marmorated Stink Bug threat that often makes its way via imports. This has been due to reports that the invasive species has spread dramatically across North […]
Updates On Loading Loopholes for Construction Vehicle Shipments in Queensland
Loopholes can be a double-edged sword. Studied carefully, they can provide a cost-saving advantage in the business of importation and shipping. But when you exploit them carelessly, you risk eroding trust, integrity and even have government agencies imposing tighter regulations. Thus, it is important to really check how much any changes to regulations can actually […]
Trump Tariffs Now Delayed Up to the Time Talks Resume! What’s Next?
There is no escaping the controversial impact of the US-China trade war, especially if you work in imports. Both sides have exchanged heated, economic blows throughout the course of the conflict and neither are willing to admit any negative impact it has on their respective countries. However, it seems that tensions are looking to de-escalate […]
Relocating personal Goods to Ireland
When moving between countries, a common misconception people have is that their personal effects are all somehow immune from the complex procedures of duties, taxes and other forms of red tape. But in reality, you will need more than just your passport to ship your belongings. The same still applies when shipping personal effects between […]