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Changes to Solar Panels imported for rural destinations

By cbadmin|2023-10-25T10:43:46+10:00October 25th, 2023|Dept. of Agriculture, Featured, News, Uncategorized|

Further information available: DAFF Industry advice notice 224-2023: 224-2023: Changes to lodgement of documentation for imported Solar Panels through the class 19.1 Non Commodity for Containerised Cargo Clearance (NCCC) approved arrangement - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au) DAFF rural post code classifications: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/online-services/delivery-postcode-classifications Department of Agriculture (DAFF) today released an update regarding FCL’s of solar panels

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DP World & the Patrick Terminal Brisbane Fees Increase 2023

By cbadmin|2023-01-06T10:10:14+10:00January 6th, 2023|Importer Information, News|

We have been informed Infrastructure and timeslot fees will again increase in 2023 in Brisbane, for both Patricks & DP World. Hutchinson have not announced their fee increase details as yet. This notice is to advise you that DP World & the Patrick Terminal have completed an annual review and will impose increased

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Change in temporary measures for RORO vessel from China

By cbadmin|2022-11-03T13:39:50+10:00November 3rd, 2022|Dept. of Agriculture, Importer Information|

Due to the recent increase in exotic stinkbug detections on Chinese origin break bulk cargo and RoRo vessels additional measures are being implemented for RORO vessels that load cargo in a Chinese port. They will now undergo mandatory seasonal pest intervention. The increased measures will be a seasonal pest inspection (SPI) on arrival followed

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What is a free trade agreement?

By cbadmin|2021-08-27T16:30:15+10:00August 27th, 2021|Uncategorized|

What is a free trade agreement? It is an agreement that assists to eliminate or reduce barriers to trade and investment on imported and exported goods between agreed parties. They can be bilateral agreements, between two parties, two economies, and also regional agreements, between more than 2 parties. What do free trade agreements mean

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New Packing Declaration Template 2021

By cbadmin|2021-08-06T10:03:15+10:00August 6th, 2021|Dept. of Agriculture, Importer Information|

The Dept. Ag. has updated the packing declaration required for importation of FCL and LCL goods from 1 August 2021. Please find our new template uploaded to our Documents & Downloads Section. Please download and update your SOP's and your suppliers reference files to include this template moving forward. Let us know if you

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ABF NEWSROOM – ABF target asbestos in imported building products

By cbadmin|2021-06-30T09:30:11+10:00June 11th, 2021|ABF, News|

ABF are targeting Asbestos in imported building products. The ABF expects importers to be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken adequate assessment for their goods that are known to be at risk of containing asbestos or are supplied from countries with asbestos-using industries. Asbestos has been detected in building materials such as cement

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COVID-19 Outbreak in Melbourne impacts already strained resources

By cbadmin|2021-06-30T09:30:28+10:00May 26th, 2021|News|

Importers will be well aware that we are currently experiencing lengthy delays in functions carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE). Industry has been advised through Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) that we are to expect the delays to increase further with the current COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne,

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Our standard professional charges explained

By cbadmin|2021-06-30T09:30:41+10:00January 27th, 2021|Importer Information|

What are our standard professional charges and why do we charge them? We always keep charges for customs clearances and professional services as cost-effective as possible for our clients with no hidden or obscure fees. We provide our clients (importers and forwarders) with professional services and appropriate advice on

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Sending us an Authority to Act, Why?
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Sending us an Authority to Act, Why?

By cbadmin|2021-06-30T09:30:54+10:00January 26th, 2021|Forms, Importer Information|

When you ask us to do your customs clearance we request you provide us with an Authority to Act. Let's explore the - why? What is the authority to act? This Authority to Act (or Letter of Authority) is a document that authorises a customs broker to provide customs clearance for your cargo on

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The need for compliance with anti-dumping obligations

By cbadmin|2020-10-26T12:10:59+10:00October 26th, 2020|News|

Dumping investigations are increasing for steel and aluminium goods. It is important that importers and exporters are well aware of their obligations. The most important initial task of an importer is to make sure your supplier is aware of the investigation and the importance of being involved. This will mean that the importer

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