From July 1 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will enforce the amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS/VGM) Convention that require a packed container’s gross mass to be verified prior to stowage aboard a ship. From this date, the new regulations, effective as global law, prohibits loading of a packed container in absence […]
<< An investigation on behalf of several clients impacted by the Bangladesh air cargo prohibition has enabled us to develop a few alternative solutions that work. Please get in touch with us on 1300651 888 if we can help you too. >> AFIF has received the following advice from the Office of Transport Security division of […]
Over the last 19 years Magellan has built its reputation on handling large volumes of import cargo into Australia for our customers across a variety of industries, but especially fashion, textiles and other retail. What you may not be aware of is that exports is also central to our offer (and growing). Our exports team […]
Magellan’s number one priority is to ensure that your cargo arrives at its final destination in full, on time, and importantly, undamaged. Although we select our airlines, shipping lines and sub-contractors carefully based on their ability to ensure this, the reality is that cargo will occasionally be damaged or pilfered in transit. The following 4 important points […]
When importing your goods into Australia, you must include commerce markings (import labeling) on your goods, or risk substantial penalties and/or your goods seized and forfeited to the Crown for incorrectly labelled products. In Australia, the Commerce (Imports) Regulations 1940 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905, outline all the requirements for imported goods. The […]
