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4 Mar 2022
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Muka Sahingoz
Q&A with McHugh & Eastwood’s Muka Sahingoz: Muka has been greatly contributing to the company’s leadership in technological advances by building systems that make processes more efficient. We are truly lucky to have a well-rounded person like Muka as part of our Operations and I.T. Development team. Get to know Muka more from our Q&A: […]
25 Feb 2022
Collaboration At The Forefront: Improving Supplier Relationships
A Symbiotic Partnership: Improving Supplier Relationships These ideas assume, of course, that you are a customer that somebody out there wants. In order to be a valued customer to your suppliers, here are a few things you should do: Make sure you provide adequate lead time. When ordering products from suppliers, try to give them […]
11 Feb 2022
Technology and Logistics – The Future.
The pandemic has accelerated the world’s progress in technology. Most industries have been challenged and adapted in recent years in order to deal with lockdowns threatening the survival of their businesses. With strict policies in place, businesses must be innovative in order to ensure that these policies do not affect operations and cause delays in […]
23 Dec 2021
From Port to Warehouse: Everything you need to know about the cargo shipping process
Everything you need to know about the cargo shipping process Australia’s ports are busy. In fact, according to recent data, our ports are responsible for 98% of all of Australia’s trade. While it’d be great to think that the process from port to door is as easy as your shipment arriving and us delivering it […]
10 Dec 2021
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Jayden Foster
Q&A with McHugh & Eastwood’s Jayden Foster: Get to know McHugh & Eastwood’s Customer Service Manager, Jayden Foster! In his 5+ years at ME, Jayden has worked across the Warehouse, Import Operations and the Transport Team, before becoming leader of the Customer Service Team. Jayden is a true ME all-rounder, committed to providing the best […]
18 Nov 2021
What is customs brokerage?
Goods and raw materials are crossed over international borders on a daily basis – but the complexity to getting these goods safely through customs and border security is often underestimated. Simplifying this process is where customs brokerage comes in! What is customs brokerage? Customs brokerage is a set of services usually offered by sole traders […]
12 Nov 2021
Staff Spotlight: Errol Jones
After over a decade of service at McHugh & Eastwood, it’s time to bid farewell to Errol Jones, our loyal HR Truck Driver. From Geelong to Melbourne, Errol has ensured that every ME client was able to receive their shipments on-time – and always delivered with a smile. You will be sorely missed Errol. We wish […]
29 Oct 2021
Freighting Solutions During the Global Shipping Crisis
It’s almost Christmas season, and the reliability of freighting globally is at an all-time low. Source: Sea Intelligence 2021 This crisis is due to global port shutdowns, a global container imbalance, and increases in costs across the entire industry, leading to severe delays due to port congestion. Despite all of these challenges, McHugh & Eastwood […]
13 Oct 2021
Staff Spotlight: Andrew Bakker
Q&A with McHugh & Eastwood’s Andrew Bakker: With 25 years in the industry, there’s not a lot Andrew Bakker doesn’t know about Freight Forwarding. We’re lucky to have Andrew as McHugh & Eastwood’s National Sales Manager, who has played a pivotal role in developing existing and new clients across the country. Learning his skills in […]
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