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 […]
Container cleanliness has become an important issue in the logistics industry and whether you are an exporter or importer, you need to be aware of your responsibilities. In recent years, Australia and other countries have witnessed a surge in the global movement of hitchhiker pests. Given the substantial volume of trade transported worldwide in sea […]
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has commenced industrial action at the Port of Brisbane as of Friday 06 December. This will obviously have an impact on all import and export operations at the port and therefore will directly affect the pickup and delivery times of containers. At Colless Young we will work to do […]
Australia has eighteen Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in place and they have practical benefits for both importers and exporters. Here at Colless Young we make it our mission to ensure you take full advantage of them. FTAs are treaties between two or more countries designed to reduce or eliminate trade barriers, to the advantage of […]
If you are engaged in international shipping, knowing your Incoterms is essential to understanding ‘who is responsible for paying what’ in your supply chain. These terms represent various tasks, costs, risks and logistics of moving goods whether by sea cargo, airfreight and/or land transport. Misunderstanding them can distort you cost calculations. International Commercial Trade Terms, […]
Hazardous materials, also known as Hazmat or Dangerous Goods (DG) are articles or substances which are capable of posing a threat to human health, safety, property or the environment. These materials are classified based on characteristics such as flammability, toxicity, or corrosiveness and can include explosives, gases and liquids. Shipping hazardous cargo requires a clear […]
Customs tariffs have been in the news more than usual lately due to speculation about what Donald Trump might do when he is back in the White House. Theoretically any tariffs he introduces over there would affect our exporters, not Aussie importers, although there is always the possibility that components of any completed product you […]
