If you’re importing goods from China or exporting Australian wine to Japan, a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) might be the reason you’re paying fewer tariffs – or none at all. For Australian businesses trading internationally, understanding how FTAs work is essential. These agreements can open doors to new markets, lower costs, and provide a competitive […]
In the world of international shipping and global trade, cross trade and triangle shipping are becoming increasingly popular strategies for businesses looking to optimise their supply chains. Cross trade refers to the movement of goods between two foreign countries via a third country, while triangle shipping involves goods being shipped between three countries in a […]
Shippers are required to provide a signed “verified gross mass” of the container to the master of the ship (or their representative) and the terminal in advance of the container being loaded. Download: Export Weight Declaration form – SOLAS
If you are bringing goods into Australia they must be cleared by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Services and may be subject to clearance fees, customs duty, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other taxes. This fact sheet provides an overview of requirements for importing goods into Australia.
Schedule of import processing charges for freight sent by air, sea and post. Charges are based on consignment value. Download Schedule – January 2014 (PDF)
Australian Customs Cargo Reporting (Remainder of requirements) – Useful although not making our lifes any easier in this lovely industry….. View PDF Fact Sheet here.
Specifications and dimensions for all standard shipping containers: standard 20 foot and 40 foot shipping containers, open top containers, flatrack and flatrack collapsible containers, reefer, hicube and platform containers. Download Container Specifications (PDF)
Please download and complete our booking form to secure Clarke Global’s freight forwarding services. Booking forms should be forwarded to: enquiries@clarkeglobal.com.au Download the Clarke Global Booking Form (DOC)
Large aircraft such as the Boeing 747 employ quick-loading containers known as Unit Load Devices (ULDs), much like containerized cargo ships. This PDF guide describes common ULDs and their technical specifications, including types of aircraft using each device and individual device tare weights. Download Air Freight Unit Load Device specifications
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 […]
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