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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]