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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 […]
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 […]
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