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27 Oct 2023
New Guidance on Due Diligence for Importing and Processing Timber Products
The Department of Agriculture has shared an updated guide on due diligence to help importers and processors of timber products, and items made from timber products, to better assess the risk of carrying illegally logged timber.
11 Sep 2023
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Rod Stevenson
Get to know Rod, one of McHugh and Eastwood’s jolly and loyal truck drivers. Rod and the other drivers are very integral in ensuring that deliveries are made safely and on time. Read our blog to learn more about how he achieves work-life balance.
17 Aug 2023
BMSB Season 2023-2024
Once again, as we approach another BMSB season, we share learnings from last year and updates for this year. Measures apply to goods shipped between 1st September and 30th April as sea cargo.
16 Aug 2023
US Supply Chain Disruption: Yellow Trucking
Yellow Trucking Company, a known company in the US Trucking Industry has filed for bankruptcy after 99 years of operations. As this will potentially have a significant impact on the LTL infrastructure, here are some of the possible events that may occur in the next few months.
9 Aug 2023
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Josh Montagnese
This month, we are featuring our very thorough and hardworking customs broker, Josh Montagnese. Learn how he has developed over the years at McHugh and Eastwood and how he balances his life at work and at home.
19 Jul 2023
International Guidelines for Shipping Lithium Batteries
Shipping lithium batteries is becoming increasingly important as global trade evolves and thrives. However, due to safety concerns with their transportation, lithium batteries must be shipped carefully in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and international standards.
30 Jun 2023
DAFF Import Charges Increase 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) will be increasing their Full Import Declaration (FID) charges by $5.00 for goods coming into Australia starting July 1, 2023.
28 Jun 2023
What You Need to Know about GST Deferral on Imports
The deferred GST scheme enforced by the Australia Taxation Office (ATO), enables qualified businesses to postpone paying GST on taxable imports until their subsequent Business Activity Statement (BAS) filing. This article will examine what this means for importers and the key factors to take into account to qualify and get approved for deferred GST.
20 Jun 2023
What is the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation?
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR) was created to address the need for standardized regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods by air. Learn more about the Regulation details and why it is important to understand its provisions
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