4TH JULY 2022 A.P. Moller-Maersk, considered one of the largest container shipping companies with over 15% of the market is predicting a slow down in international container shipping with demand predicted to drop of in the later part of 2022 and into 2023. Maersk attribute the slow down to weak consumer demand and world-wide supply […]
View PostUNDERSTANDING EXPORT CERTIFICATES
INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT CERTFICATES If you are considering exporting from Australia it may be a good idea to understand requirements in relation to export certificates. Some of the more common certificates are listed below. Call CargoMaster if you would like to know more about export documentation Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) When exporting to certain countries […]
View PostUPS DELIVERS RESULTS
UPS REPORTS IMPRESSIVE 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS 05 May 2021 Did you know United Parcel Service (UPS, as they are known) is the worlds largest and most profitable express freight company? UPS, is based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. UPS was founded and commenced operations in 1907 (back then it was called The American Messenger Company), by […]
View PostALLEGRO TO TUNE UP TOLL GLOBAL EXPRESS!
Private Equity, investment and Transformation company Allegro has purchased one of Australia’s oldest express freight operators, Toll Global Express, from Japan Post. The Global Express business (currently a unit of TOLL HOLDINGS)offers an established and extensive network of DOMESTIC AIR FREIGHT and express parcel, freight delivery and domestic forwarding services in Australia, and transport and […]
View PostInternational Freight and Harmonization Codes
If you are thinking of International Shipping from or to Australia, or if you are considering importing goods into Australia, then you will need to know and understand the HARMONIZED SYSTEM (HS) and HARMONIZED TARIFF CODES applicable to your International Freight. The Harmonized System is an internationally agreed method of classifying internationally traded goods. Harmonized […]
View PostInternational Shipping Documentation
At CargoMaster we often get asked about documentation and what is required to meet customs requirements at the destination country. Lets say you are exporting your goods from Australia to an overseas country and that your container is loaded with personal effects.Most countries have similiar requirements in relation to personal effects and household goods. The […]
View PostBills Of Lading: Hague Rules
We thought it would be a good idea to display below the Hague Rules. If you are shipping from Australia to the world then at some point you will need a Bill Of Lading (sometimes Seaway Bill/Express Release) The Hague Rules govern Bills of Lading and require international shipping companies to adhere to certain minimum […]
View PostInternational Shipping Lines Struggling
It has been reported that one of the world’s largest shipping lines, Pacific International Lines (PIL) which has its headquarters in Singapore, is in discussions with Helliconia Capital Management (a subsidiary of state owned Temasek Holdings) in relation to a bail out/cash injection to help the struggle shipping line. A Pacific International Lines spokesperson […]
View PostRex Airlines Expansion 19 May 2020
Rex Airlines Expansion: 19 May 2020 The REX board of directors have initiated talks with cashed up firms wishing to partner and establish a capital city domestic airline, adding to REX’S current profitable regional network. “A final decision on commencing domestic capital city flights is expected to be made within the next two months. At […]
View PostExpected reduction in air freight volumes
08 May 2020: Australia’s two airlines Qantas and Virgin Australia have made major cuts to the number of flights. The huge reduction in flights is expected to cause a big hit the air freight sector, as reported by several international aviation experts. The lockdown of interstate and international borders combined with the sudden reduction […]
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