Monthly Archives: March 2010

B534 Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement

B534 Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement should be completed if you are importing household and personal items into Australia by air, sea cargo or by international mail. To be eligible to transport items as Unaccompanied Personal Effects you must: have already arrived or be arriving from a place outside Australia; items must be your personal property; […]

Guide to Incoterms – International Commercial Terms

International Commercial Terms, known as “Incoterms”, are internationally accepted terms defining the  responsibilities of exporters and importers in the arrangement of shipments and the transfer of liability  involved at various stages of the transaction. It is crucial to agree on an Incoterm at the start of a negotiation/ quotation of a sale, as it will […]

Packing Declaration Template

A packing declaration must be completed for all FCL (full container load) or LCL (less than container load) freight imported to Australia. Documents must be issued by the person or company who packed and/or supplied the goods, and must include contact details, including company name and address. Other requirements include: vessel name and voyage number, […]