Situation Update Further to our previous advice, the situation in the Middle East has significantly escalated, specifically around the Strait of Hormuz which provides a shipping corridor for around 20% of global oil and LNG supply. The ongoing conflict is now causing sustained and severe disruption to global trade flows. Recent developments indicate that the […]
Shipping goods between Australia and New Zealand requires speed, reliability, and an expert logistics partner who understands the nuances of trans-Tasman trade. At Clarke Global Logistics, we simplify the complexities of air freight, ensuring your cargo reaches New Zealand swiftly and efficiently. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about air freight […]
Understanding how to calculate air freight, including determining the correct volume weight and chargeable weight, is crucial for managing freight shipping costs effectively. In this guide, we will demystify the process, offering step-by-step instructions on how to calculate air freight volume weight, dimensional weight, and chargeable weight for air freight. Understanding Air Freight Basics Importance […]
Choosing between air freight and sea freight involves a careful balancing act between speed, cost, capacity, and other important factors. Understanding the differences between air and sea freight allows you to make informed choices that minimise expenses, reduce delays, and maintain a competitive edge. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into these factors to help […]
Air freight is one of the fastest and most reliable ways to ship goods internationally. However, the success of your air freight shipment depends not only on choosing the right freight forwarder but also on how well you’ve packaged your cargo. Proper packaging is absolutely essential to safeguard your goods during the rigours of air […]
Shipping dangerous goods requires meticulous planning and adherence to regulations to ensure the safety of people, property, and the environment. This concise guide provides essential insights for businesses, logistics professionals, and individuals involved in transporting hazardous materials. Ultimately, the shipper is responsible for identifying, classifying, declaring, packaging, and labelling the dangerous goods. What are Dangerous […]
A major system failure at Qantas Freight has severely affected the cargo operations of around 25% of Australia’s inbound airfreight, with a reported estimated cost to industry of hundreds of thousands of dollars so far. This occurred after Qantas attempted to switch to a new cloud-based management system which didn’t go as planned, causing an […]
As markets reopen and recover from COVID-19 restrictions, to ensure that products are back in stock, shippers are increasingly relying on expedited freight as a solution, in particular airfreight. During COVID-19 pandemic surges where lockdowns were put in place to combat infection rates, factory closures or reduced operations have resulted in production delays. In cases […]
The Grill’d Healthy Burgers are known for offering a wide range of nutritious burger options for all tastes and dietary requirements with fresh local ingredients, without any of the nasties like artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Open to new business prospects, Grill’d management recently took the opportunity to set up operations in Bali, considering the […]
In a bid to safeguard against unlawful interference with civil aviation in Australia, airfreight cargo originating from, or transitioning through Egypt, Bangladesh, Syria, Yemen and Somalia is now prohibited under recent changes to the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004. Some exceptions apply to cargo originating from, or transiting through Egypt and Bangladesh, such as letters, […]
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