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Change in temporary measures for RORO vessel from China

By |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

What is a free trade agreement?

By |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

ABF NEWSROOM – ABF target asbestos in imported building products

By |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

COVID-19 Outbreak in Melbourne impacts already strained resources

By |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,

Our standard professional charges explained

By |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

Sending us an Authority to Act, Why?

By |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

The need for compliance with anti-dumping obligations

By |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

Federal budget 2020 & international trade

By |2021-06-30T09:31:14+10:00October 7th, 2020|News|

Australia budget 2020 included some initiatives for importers, exporters, freight forwarders and other freight industry participants. We can only hope for further initiatives particular to help our agricultural industries and other importers/exporters that are recovering after the COVID-19 downturn and international trade changes. In an nutshell these include: To make trade more

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