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 […]
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Australian Trade Sanctions – A Candid Overview
Trade sanctions can be a difficult topic to discuss (and no less controversial). However, they also represent the toughest responsibilities of logistics companies and importers. No matter how small or inconsequential a trading partner may appear, compliance with these sanctions is s paramount. These are not just a matter of ensuring the security of goods […]
Tricks of the Tradex – Where Do Enterprises Start?
Many are the costs, procedures and documents required in the business of shipping things into Australia from abroad, but it seems few are the ways to mitigate them wholesale. To assist in these struggles, the government certainly takes several measures to help. One of these is the Tradex Scheme. As it says on the scheme’s […]
A Quick Intro to Exemptions from Australia’s Emissions Standards
Tighter regulations have been put to reduce emissions in Australia for quite some time now. However, there are certainly still exemptions to the rule and it is the responsibility of importers to prove that their goods qualify for them. Remember, that the emission standards are not necessarily concerned if the product is petrol-powered or gas-powered. […]
Reminder: Australia’s Asbestos Declarations Still Require Double-Checks!
While it has been well over a decade since asbestos was completely banned in Australia, it is important to remember that not all countries have taken the same measures. Importers must still be on their guard, even when receiving goods that are supposedly ‘Asbestos-Free.’ That means that a thorough process of holding overseas suppliers accountable […]
A Quick Intro to Australia’s New Product Emission Standards
Like several other countries, Australia has decided to show commitment to reducing greenhouse gases by implementing new laws that limit the sale and distribution of high-emissions equipment. Therefore, as of July 1, 2018, new product emissions standards have been in effect that prohibit the importation of marine engines and outdoor power equipment. This will then […]