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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 […]
8 Oct 2021
COVID outbreak at Patrick’s Melbourne Terminal
The Global Shipping Crisis continues with COVID outbreak at Patrick’s Melbourne Terminal There’s been another turn of events in the dispute between Patrick Terminals and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). MUA’s planned industrial action, which included 40 strikes in Melbourne’s terminal alone, came to a halt after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last […]
23 Sep 2021
What is supply chain management?
As freight forwarders, understanding and knowing effective supply chain management is an integral part of our work, and how we help our clients maximise their results. What is supply chain management? Supply chain management (SCM), involves handling the entire production flow of a good or service to maximise: Quality Delivery Customer experience And, importantly, profitability. […]
9 Sep 2021
Staff Spotlight: Charlotte Mudgway
Many of you have probably had the pleasure talking to our customer service assistant and on-the-job trainee at McHugh & Eastwood, Charlotte Mudgway. Charlotte’s role includes booking new shipments, monitoring schedules, advising on best methods to maximise freight spend and of course, ensuring full customer satisfaction. Charlotte is a serious asset to the McHugh & […]
26 Aug 2021
The Global Shipping Crisis – how and why Australia will be impacted
The term ‘unprecedented’ has never been so overused than right now, and that’s no exception for the global freight industry.
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