Australia is 1 of 15 countries that have just signed up for the RCEP, which covers nearly 60% of Australia’s trade. It has taken 8 years to get to this point. Signatories include many major trading partner countries, such as Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and China. It will be interesting to see how China/Australia trade relationships …
Previous Next New Melbourne Warehouse & Office We are excited to show you a little of our new Melbourne facility. With 4,532 square metres and the capacity to hold more stock via stacked pallet racking, a bonded warehouse and new equipment to facilitate quicker delivery to all our customers. It is also important to us …
Disruptions at the ports continue starting from today with the Maritime Union of Australia’s (MUA) AGM member meeting attendance on Tuesday 24 November, work stoppages and various other shut downs. DP World and Patrick Terminals will have work stoppages. Stop Work meetings for each terminal are listed below: Thursday, 19 November 2020 DP World – …
FJT Logistics are a proud member of Family Business Australia (FBA). FBA offers resources, programs, products and special events for networking and sharing knowledge to assist in building strong family businesses. With over 60% of trading businesses in Australia being family owned, it is clear that Australia is a family oriented nation. We look forward …
What are Incoterms®? Incoterms® rules provide a specific guide to all importers and exporters of their obligations, costs and risks involved in the transportation of goods. On January 1st 2020, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) issued the new Incoterms® 2020 rules that are the new terms of international trade for sale of goods. Incoterms® …
With acknowledgement to our peak industry body, the FTA (Freight & Trade Alliance), we share this update regarding the impact of COVID-19 on supply chain operations.
New Zealand and Singapore have launched a new trade initiative to ensure supply chain connectivity and the removal of blockages to trade in a list of essential products that includes medicines, medical and surgical equipment, coming into effect from 15 April 2020.
If you are an Australian importer, you may be able to take advantage of the Deferred GST Scheme.
The two year transition period for the food industry to migrate from the country of origin labelling requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016 comes to an end on 30 June 2018. The purpose of this notice is to advise food importers that the new requirements for declaring the country of origin on food labelling will be verified during border inspections from 1 July 2018.
