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7 Jun 2023
Unlocking New Opportunities: The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement went into effect on May 31, 2023. What does it mean for the import-export industry and what are the key benefits of the FTA?
1 Jun 2023
Safeguarding Global Shipping with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) serves as a critical framework for managing and regulating dangerous goods transportation by sea. Here, we will look at the IMDG Code and its importance, as well as the measures used to ensure safe and reliable maritime logistics.
29 May 2023
China Australia Trade Lane Market Update May/June 2023
In the last week of May 2023, we saw vessels fully booked to their capacity, due to this overbooking many containers have been rolled to the first week of June departure instead.
28 Apr 2023
Australian Border Force Customs Border Holds: What You Need to Know
Customs border holds performed by the Australian Border Force (ABF) can pose a significant obstacle to importers. Let’s take a look at why there are customs border holds, how they affect your business, and how you can avoid or resolve them.
12 Apr 2023
USA Customs Delays: Random Inspections for Australian Imports
In recent months, we have seen a steep increase in random customs inspections by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for both ocean and air shipments to Australia.
6 Apr 2023
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Sean Flood
Q&A with McHugh & Eastwood’s Sean Flood: Get to know one of the pillars and a veteran of ME, Sean Flood. Read tidbits about Sean, who he is outside his role as Customs Manager and Director, and discover how he started at McHugh and Eastwood. Before working at McHugh and Eastwood, what was the most […]
29 Mar 2023
Due Diligence for Illegal Logging: What You Need to Know
Due diligence refers to the procedures businesses use to make sure they are importing legitimate wood in the timber industry.
20 Mar 2023
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Maricar Flood
Q&A with McHugh & Eastwood’s Maricar Flood: We all know Maricar as the nice and well-loved lady handling the accounts of McHugh and Eastwood, get to know her beyond her work at ME. What are 3 words to describe you? Supportive, friendly and rewarding What have you gained from working at McHugh and Eastwood? I […]
21 Feb 2023
Exporting Technicalities: Packing Declaration
Sea freight shipments come with their own requirements. One of which is a mandatory document called a “Packing Declaration”. What are the things a shipper needs to know about Packing Declarations, and why are they important? Read on below to learn more about this shipping requirement. The Packing Declaration The Packing Declaration is a requirement […]
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