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Australian Customs Compliance Update - Consignee/Consignor definition13-Jul-2010
We thought this may interest you... In the April edition of the Australian Customs report is the following definition of a consignee / consignor: Definition of consignee/consignor In 2009, Cus..
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Update12-Jul-2010
Since the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement(AANZFTA) commenced in August 2008, importers and brokers have been enquiring about the requirements for claiming preferential tariff tr..
Customs Update - Asbestos found in imported stone tiles:09-Jul-2010
Asbestos risk in imported stone tiles In late 2009, a home renovator in New South Wales noticed the decorative tiles he was using created an unusual dust when cut. The renovator contacted WorkCover ..
Economic Update09-Jul-2010
In previous newsletters, we have forecast shipping rates ex China (with some degree of accuracy) and now it is time for some more crystal ball gazing from Roy the Roo, but first some news that provide..
How big is Australia09-Jul-2010
Really? Australia is that big? Over the years I am still amazed at how many people around the world don’t understand the size of this country. Being asked by Europeans if I could drive them fr..
Tip 3: Buyer Beware09-Jul-2010
Many items available on the internet are prohibited or restricted under Customs and Border Protection legislation. Check with Bluefreight before buying. Customs and Border Protection x-rays, i..
Bluefreight Operations Manager Completes Another Difficult Logistical Exercise!21-Jun-2010
This month, John Fitzgerald completed one of life’s hardest logistical exercises when he married his long term partner Fiona. Although the weather was not conducive for many outside phot..
DDU or DDP?18-Jun-2010
DDU or DDP? We are seeing more and more requests for DDP shipments into Australia recently, which has caused this article. Firstly, what is DDP or DDU? Simply, DDP is Delivered and..
Follow That Fire Engine Charity Drive18-Jun-2010
Bluefreight, in conjunction with our Globalink partners, are pleased to announce major sponsorship of this charitable, Guiness Book of Records attempt to drive a retired Fire Engine around t..
Pressures on Global Shipping Costs07-May-2010
The Global Financial Crisis brought home the reality that the World’s economies are intricately interlinked. Shipping lines have been hemorrhaging financially, and to survive, last year they dry..
Bluefreight proudly sponsoring Monash Motorsport.04-May-2010
Yet another philanthropic event, Bluefreight is sponsoring Monash Motorsport in the annual FISITA Formula SAE World Cup in Silverstone, United Kingdom in July. This event has scaled down versions..
Bluefreight Wins International Award...Again!18-Mar-2010
At the Globalink conference held in Phuket this March 2010, attended by a record number of over 100 members, Richard Dexter was again awarded the annual Mike Miller Contribution Award for service and ..
Follow That Fire Engine10-Mar-2010
Bluefreight assists a Guinness Book of Records attempt to raise funds for the fight against Cancer. Commencing later in 2010, a group of intrepid volunteers are attempting to drive across 25,000 m..
Bluefreight's site update06-Jan-2010
Bluefreight's updated site means better service... Thanks for joining us at our new site. We'll have loads of new features on this new site that will be announced over the coming weeks. Make sure ..
Audi Etchells 2009, Bluefreight wins contract31-May-2009
Bluefreight wins Official Logistics Provider for the Audi Etchells Worlds 2009 Melbourne Recognized by many yachtsmen as the pinnacle of fleet racing the Etchells Worlds attracts entrants from 9 d..
Bluefreight Wins International Award 200804-Jul-2008
At the recent Globalink conference held in Bali and attended by over 80 members, Richard Dexter was the proud recipient of the inaugural and annual Mike Miller Contribution Award for Service to th..
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