Exporting to New Caledonia
New Caledonia is known for its huge nickel deposits, which is its major export. Exports to New Caledonia revolve around foodstuffs, building, construction and mining.
New Caledonia is governed by France, and is therefore considered as part of Europe. As […]
An Introduction to the Freight Forwarding Industry
The Freight Forwarding Industry – An Introduction
Very simply, freight forwarding is the process of shipping goods from one place to another. A freight forwarder is a company that can help arrange this transport of goods between your desired locations.
This can […]
Do you want a freight rate? For an accurate sea or air freight rate – think about the following questions…
For ‘what’ do you want a freight rate?
You would think that this is common sense, but the number of times I get someone asking something like “can you please give me a rate from China to Australia” or something similar… […]
Wine exports to China
It probably comes as no surprise that Australia’s wine exports to China are surging. The U.S. still remains the major market for Australian wines, but the U.K. has slipped to our third major market behind China. For the most part, […]
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Self Pack Container Shipping to New Zealand – FAQs
Self Pack Shipping Containers for Shipping to NZ – the Common Questions
Freight forwarding involves an almost endless number of questions, and rightly so. When it comes to shipping self-pack shipping containers to New Zealand, these are a few of the […]
Exporting Cars to Japan | Overseas Car Shipping
If you are a Japanese national who wants to take your car or other motor vehicles back to Japan or you are moving to Japan for work then this can be done quite easily.
There are no direct prohibitions, but you […]
How to relocate internationally from Australia affordably | Self Pack Containers For Your Household Goods
If you are relocating internationally from Australia, the cost of packing up your house and taking all of your personal and family possessions may not be as expensive as you think.
But you do need to think outside the box and […]
When Moving Your Family Overseas | DIY International Relocations
Step 1: Making the Decision
You should remember to always include your family when making decisions that will affect all of their lives.
Nowadays, parents often tend to disregard the opinions and the feelings of their children in making decisions affecting the […]
LCL Export of Craft Beer
If you are wanting to export your craft beer outside of Australia, then below are some pointers to keep in mind when organising your cargo for shipment.
Craft beer usually travels in temperature controlled containers (called reefers).
Unfortunately the only export trade […]
Different Shipping Container Types and Their Uses
What Types of Shipping Containers Are Available, and What Are They Used For?
There are many different types of shipping containers available. This overview is by no means all-encompassing.
Container vessel sizes are normally described in terms of TEU (also written as […]