July 14, 2023 | Opinion
As my fellow customs brokers would know, since 01 April 2016 we have been required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. The reporting year commences on 01 April and runs through to 31 March. The Australian Border Force (ABF) requires all customs brokers to possess a minimum of 30 points. If I am honest, the most painful and tedious part of maintaining CPD is the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) content.
June 7, 2023 | News & Offers
Have you been overcharged for Australian port charges for your sea freight LCL cargo? FIND OUT NOW Whenever you import goods as sea freight Less than a Container Load [LCL], your overseas supplier gives your cargo to a freight forwarder in their country, this freight...
May 15, 2023 | Latest News, News & Offers
If you wish to import firearms for sporting, hunting or target-shooting, either as an individual or as a business, you must first contact your State or Territory Police [firearms licensing section] to complete their B709 application form. In Australia, all firearm...
April 14, 2023 | Opinion
When an individual purchases fake or counterfeit Australian trademarked goods from overseas. All of the ‘ingredients’ are present to make the process simple, easy and repeatable.
The item is purchased (the products can be found easy enough on social media).
March 14, 2023 | Opinion
The ABF never consults with customs brokers directly, it is an archaic process of headmaster and student relationship. If customs brokers do not do as we advise, ‘compliance action may be undertaken’.
February 14, 2023 | Opinion
Recently a sea freight LCL importer contacted us, they had registered and gained access to the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). They attempted to process their own sea freight LCL declaration themselves, it became difficult. They telephoned the Australian Border Force...
