http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2 RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a fantastic method of keeping track of updates made to our site. This non-intrusive news feed will keep you up to date with Bluefreight news as well as industry news. So, everytime you visit our site, rather than searching for new information or changes, this RSS feed will automatically notify you of the new information that has been added to our site We endeavour to keep our site updated monthly so that you can keep abreast of the latest freight forwarding and Australian customs news. Enjoy! Best regards, Richard Dexter<br /> Bluefreight Pty Ltd Feeder 1.5.2(371) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:21:54 +1100 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:21:54 +1100 http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/images/Bluefreight_logo_1_1.gif http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2 Bluefreight - Australian Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage. http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2

Freight forwarding and customs brokerage alike can be a complex line of work. We need to ensure that we keep up to date with the latest customs legislations and procedures so that your goods make it to the port of destination without a hitch. Bluefreight strives to make your import/export a simple, efficient and straight forward affair.


Feel free to browse through our site and utilise the many informative tools and resources. Ensure you have the necessary information and documentation to import/export your goods. ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:30:21 +1100 FC988366-946D-40CA-85B2-806C4BA513D5-16138-0000785D2EBB0043-FFA http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2 VEHICLE IMPORTER application will quickly become an essential reference tool for the import and export of your vehicle(s) to and from Australia. This checklist will help you to determine the steps, procedures and legislation applied to the import/export of your vehicle.


Taking you through the minefield of legislation, Bluefreight aims to provide you with a stress-free freight forwarding service.


The VEHICLE IMPORTER will allow you to see whether it is possible to import/export your vehicle to a given destination, but it will also help you to gather all the paperwork required for import/export legislation... ultimately, saving you time and money!]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:30:24 +1100 DBAB6CF1-2A74-476D-86FA-DE26E85E7032-16138-000078C4069643E9-FFA http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2 Originally Dennis Conners' pace boat for the America's Cup in the USA, this boat has one of hell of a history. Without going into the details of its mysterious past, this boat found its way into the hands of its current owner - an Austrlian resident with a passion of fast water craft.


The boat enthusiast came to Bluefreight to arrange the movement of the cigarette boat from the east coast of the US to Melbourne. This was no straight forward import... Bluefreight were presented with a multitude of logisitcal issues due to its oversized nature and lack of space on an otherwise overbooked route.


Upon arrival at the Melbourne port, transport to the consignee also presented difficulties again due to the boat's size - it was over-width and over-length! AQIS also presented us with a myriad of tasks to perform to comply with their cleaning and fumigation policies.


Needless to say, Bluefreight delivered the boat without a hitch (and with a little creative logisitcs) to a very pleased customer. ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:30:28 +1100 EA8D1E59-63A9-484C-BC9E-11C065F0FB1E-16138-000078CE213B7B5D-FFA http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2 Marine insurance is now highly recommended. Following terror attacks, governments around the world are taking a much tougher stance on cargo inspections. Cargo damage, loss or theft is also possible during transit from the place of origin to the destination. Whoever issues that the Bill of Lading guarantees to pay you the Statutory Minimums if your freight is lost or damaged. However, they will pay you very little. It varies, but it is normally only fifety cents a dollar for land transits or domestic air, $20/kilo for ocean transits. If your goods are lost, damaged or stolen this is all you get! Call Bluefreight for a quote on insuring your goods.


Cargo insurance can reimburse you for up to the full value of your goods. Cargo insurance covers your goods whilst "in transit" up to the value you declare or the amount of the loss, whichever is less, subject to the Standard Conditions, and Special Conditions, and any international Treaty Clauses while you have an "Insurable Interest" in the goods. Contact us to find out more. ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:30:32 +1100 2CE42724-31C8-401A-81FE-6F126031D127-16138-000078DD00C5F98A-FFA http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2 READ MORE...


Travelling to Australia? Make sure you check the AQIS site.


AUSTRALIA FREE OF HORSE INFLUENZA --> On March 14 2008 Australia's horse industry opened for international trade. Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Andy Carroll invited international trade partners to visit Australia following the announcement that Australia is provisionally free of equine influenza. READ MORE...]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:30:35 +1100 DB3AE1AB-80DD-429E-8946-C14863970B2B-16138-000078EA4CEA2D0A-FFA http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/1/2 As a part of their transition to a new facitlity, there will be a 10 hour ICS outage on Sat 12 April 1600 hrs AEST to Sun 13 April 0200 hours AEST. Customs have acknowledged that the impact of this outage will mean that they may not be able to meet the cargo reporting obligations during this time. This will not affect the movement or clearance of cargo during this time. READ MORE...


NEW PERMIT SYSTEM FOR FOREIGN NON-COMMERCIAL CRAFT --> Customs will be trialling a new permit system for non-commercial foreign craft in Australia. Control Permits will replace Cruising Permits that were previously granted to eligible smallcraft.


Control permits are granted to eligible applicants where Customs is satisfied that the craft is transiting Australia for specified non-commercial purposes such as:



- cruising/touring purposes

- mooring purposes

- recreational use

- repair/refit

- specified racing events



Persons eligible to apply for a control permit must hold a valid passport and visa and must be a tourist or temporary resident. In certain circumstances non-resident Australians, who can demonstrate overseas residency, may be eligible for a control permit.



Where a craft is owned by a corporation and more than 50% of the owners of the corporation are Australian residents, a control permit will not be granted. READ MORE...]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:30:38 +1100 FB5FD63B-A8A6-4D68-B338-0F00AB8FA7C9-16138-000078F98B51AFA8-FFA http://cw00139.compweb.com.au/article/3/3 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:40:04 +1100 1FF83AC0-CF0D-4AD1-BBEF-F043CCDFFE28-16918-00007B1014B86630-FFA