6 Things to Do Before the Import of Your Goods (#5 is a Must)
6-minute read
MINIMISING THE FINANCIAL RISK
Finance is obviously fundamental when exporting & importing: you want to be paid quickly and without complications . Here are some factors to cover.
The Ultimate Guide: Food Import Customs & MPI Clearance
4-minute read
What is this about?
To import food into New Zealand (NZ) you need to apply and get clearance from both NZ Customs and the MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries).
How NZ Corporates can Damage Your Small NZ Import Business
4-minute read
Reporter: Lisa Wilson is on the line with me now. Good day, Lisa.
Lisa Wilson: How are you doing?
NZ Customs Can Inspect Your Digital Devices at any Airport
6-minute read
Reporter: The new Customs and Excise Bill means Customs will no longer be able to demand that people entering the country hand over the passwords to their devices without reasonable cause. Although, is that a change?
New Tax on Imported Goods to Australia: What NZ Companies Need to Know
3-minute read
Note that the legislation will not affect customs duty, which is still not payable below the AU$1,000 threshold.
Your Cargo Can be Stolen Using 3D Printing Technology
2-minute read
For some time we have been looking to identify the potential long-term impact of 3D printing on the movement of goods in the supply chain but now manufacturers and transport providers are being warned of how the criminal fraternity are using the technology to help steal goods from containers.
How to Cut Your NZ Freight Costs and Improve Service
3-minute read
An online shipper/truck operator matching service recently launched by New Zealand startup, TNX , is reportedly delivering 10% cost savings to the former while also reducing the 40% under-utilisation of vehicles said to currently be commonplace for the latter.
Who Should Pay for These Extra Costs and How to Avoid Them
4-minute read
In mid – July a freight forwarder filed a container pre-receival advice to DP World Australia at Melbourne port, and while doing so made a typo error with the weight, missing out a “zero” numeral …
The Main Reason Your Shipment Could be Delayed
3-minute read
A number of CBAFF members have raised concerns recently about delays with New Zealand Customs releasing shipments.
Naming and Shaming the Worst Unjustified Freight Surcharges
2-minute read
Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) secretary general Chris Welsh has announced his organisation aims to stamp out shipping surcharges within five years.