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Data released by the Port of Melbourne reveal that while there has been a 4.4 percent decline in container trade through the port, business has begun to lift since the new financial year began. According to port CEO Stephen Bradford, trade has grown in the last two months. Of note was strong performances from the [...]
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US maths teacher Luke Dudley has developed a website that enables travellers to find information about luggage limits on more than 50 airlines, to help them compare different policies. “Interpreting airline luggage policies from their websites can be daunting,” said Dudley, who wanted to create a database on excess baggage, oversized sporting equipment, fragile electronics [...]
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Navigating through the maze of transport and logistics solutions can be difficult for small to medium sized businesses. As part of Small Business September, SME exporters are invited to attend a free seminar focusing on the most cost-effective logistic solutions. Sponsored by Australia Post, The Australian Institute of Export (AIEx) and Industry and Investment NSW, [...]
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Some may regard customs as a necessary annoyance in the exporting process, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s more to customs than just checking freight. Find out what role border protection plays, how exporters can benefit and make your Customs and Border Protection experience a breeze. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service manages the [...]
...read moreSpecialist courier franchise Pack & Send will look to add five more countries to its growing global operations, which currently spans Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Pack & Send CEO Michael Paul says the model has matured to the point where they are planning to set up franchises in Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and [...]
...read moreThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today launched proceedings against international airline Emirates after an investigation over whether the airline colluded with others to fix air cargo prices. The ACCC suspects that between 2002 and 2006, “Emirates entered into arrangements or understandings with other international air cargo carriers that had the purpose and effect [...]
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Trade between Asia and North America will benefit from the expansion of the Panama Canal after canal authorities nominated a bid by a Spanish-Italian consortium as the frontrunner to be awarded the expansion contract. The Panama Canal Authority will assess the consortium’s US$3.12 billion bid, led by Spain’s Sacyr Vallehermoso and Italy’s Impregilo, for technical [...]
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Where small to medium businesses have historically been tied to local manufacturers, the internet has enabled them to easily access overseas markets and a new set of global customers and suppliers. Yet while many businesses understand how to search the internet for products and have invested in a website with e-commerce facilities to enable online [...]
...read moreWith exports to Vietnam on the increase, Qantas Freight has commenced a weekly freight service between Australia, Vietnam, China and the USA. “Vietnam is one of the few countries in the region that continues to see export growth, and we are very pleased to be able to support initiatives to grow trade between Australia and [...]
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According to statistics compiled by MariTrade, the Australian economy currently surpasses its global counterparts with regard to the movement of freight. Both import and export airfreight have shown an upward trend in the last few months compared to drops in other nations. Exports of perishable goods have boosted export freight volumes, while high-value imports have [...]
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