Part of the formalities of completing a customs clearance in Australia includes processing your cargo through Biosecurity (or Quarantine). The authority controlling this is called the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, or DAFF. Although your broker will conduct biosecurity formalities simultaneously with the customs clearance, DAFF is a government department operating separately from Customs […]
Improper or careless packing of freight into shipping containers, or a failure to use proper load restraints, can lead to serious consequences, including: Accidents and workplace injuries during packing, handling, or transport; Damage to the cargo itself, warehouse equipment or transport infrastructure; Non-compliance with Australian law, impacting all parties in the supply chain. Correct packing […]
Customs clearance formalities in Australia can be complex and daunting, so experienced importers appoint a reputable Customs Broker to act on their behalf, on an ongoing basis. Colless Young is a qualified Customs Broker with a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide you in navigating the complexities of customs regulations, and ensuring a smooth […]
Now that we are in the digital age and electronic bills of lading are gradually replacing the old paper bills, you may be wondering how this affects you legally, with regard to responsibility and legal title to the goods. In days gone by, many shippers and consignees took assurance that the piece of paper they […]
Smart containers have been in the news again and we remind clients of the need to be vigilant in keeping track of their cargo and avoiding having their containers being exploited by smugglers. There are devices to assist both shippers and authorities in keeping their fingers on the pulse. A container becomes “smart” when fitted […]
Project Cargo is the one of most complex kinds of transportation in the logistics industry. Completing a project cargo shipment often necessitates the movement of oversized goods by unconventional methods via land, sea or air to their final destination, and may include special accommodations like road survey or police escort. In logistics, the term Project […]
When shipping internationally, it’s easy to overlook the importance of labelling the correct marks and numbers on cargo. All too often we see import sea cargo arriving in Australia with marks and numbers that are inadequate or do match the reporting documents. This can result in delays, loss, or cargo being sent to the wrong […]
Importers and exporters who have shipments to/from Europe, or to/from the USA, will be wondering how current geopolitical events affect their freight costs and transit times. 2025 was always going to be a highly unpredictable year in container shipping, but current events in both the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal, combined with historical incidents […]
Importers who bring in goods from the USA have had plenty of fingernail-biting moments lately: the strikes on the waterfront; the fires in Los Angeles; the uncertainty of the new Trump administration; fluctuations in the Australian dollar. At Colless Young we value good communication equally with competitive rates and first-class service. With that in mind, […]
For our many clients who trade with China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, please note the dates of the Chinese New Year holidays. The Chinese New Year (CNY), also known as the Lunar New Year, is one of the most important holiday periods in global logistics. For businesses, it can present specific challenges due to factory […]
