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9 Feb 2023
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Wu
Q&A with McHugh & Eastwood’s Jeff Wu: Get to know one of the veteran and trusted staff in our Warehouse Operations, Jeff, as he shares his experiences growing with McHugh and Eastwood. Before working at McHugh and Eastwood, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? Working as a welder to make […]
7 Feb 2023
What is a “Shipper’s Letter of Instruction”?
The Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) is a critical document in the shipping and freight forwarding industry. It serves as a detailed guide for logistics providers, providing information about your shipment from start to finish.
20 Jan 2023
Exporting Technicalities: Export Declaration Number
Exporting goods involve many steps and technicalities, depending on several exporting factors. All exported goods leaving Australia require an Export Declaration Number (EDN) for various reasons relevant to the exporting process. So, what is an Export Declaration Number?
6 Jan 2023
Benefits of Working with an Australian Trusted Trader
McHugh and Eastwood (Aust) Pty Ltd (ME) is an Australian Trusted Trader.
19 Dec 2022
McHugh and Eastwood (Aust) Pty. Ltd Acquires
C & H Freight Pty Ltd
McHugh and Eastwood (Aust) Pty Ltd (ME) a 100% Australian, Family-owned Global Forwarding business has acquired C & H Freight Pty Ltd.
29 Nov 2022
What is the Difference Between Demurrage and Detention Charges?
Demurrage or Detention? As business owners who engage and have frequent transactions with offshore suppliers and therefore regularly use freight forwarding services, it is important to know the difference between Demurrage Charges and Detention Charges. On the surface, they seem interchangeable at times for those not familiar, they even treat these terms as one and […]
26 Sep 2022
Port of Melbourne Experiences Rise in Container Volumes
Port of Melbourne Dubbed as Australia’s best-connected port for being Australia’s largest container and general cargo port, the Port of Melbourne is once again a sight for busy and thriving commerce. After a rather lean first half of the year with an observable decrease in container volume levels, the distinguished port has been reported to […]
9 Sep 2022
Biosecurity Effects on the Supply Chain
For any cargo that will be passing through the Victoria and New South Wales ports, businesses are advised to prepare for delays in inspection services – this is largely due to higher volumes of incoming cargo and changing biosecurity risk profile. Starting the first quarter of this year (2022), biosecurity threats have emerged for both […]
16 Aug 2022
BMSB Season 2022-2023: What You Need To Know
As we are nearing the season of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB), there are key regulatory measures that will be implemented by Australian Quarantine to protect and reduce the risk of destructive pests coming into contact with agricultural land containing vital crops. Identified Emerging Risk Countries: China, UK Season Period: 1 September 2022 until 30 […]
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