Blank Sailings and ocean services
While airfreight services continue to be reduced with the border restrictions, it is important to be aware that sea freight services are being affected by carriers running blank sailings to Australia.
While airfreight services continue to be reduced with the border restrictions, it is important to be aware that sea freight services are being affected by carriers running blank sailings to Australia.
Freight and Logistics have been declared an essential service so we are lucky enough to continue to operate albeit under strict health protocols.
We wanted to reassure you that SCC is still fully functioning in all facets at the moment. Logistics and forwarding are deemed essential services and our company, as well as our international partners, are well set to operate remotely.
Recently I have come across many businesses that are not aware of their ability to defer GST on import entries. This is readily available cash flow that you are leaving with the ATO until such time as you complete your next BAS.
With the current travel restrictions in place for Australia, we do note that this can pose difficulties for those needing to meet with their suppliers to perform product or packaging checks prior to shipping.
With Coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to spread around the world, the logistics industry is facing constant challenges.
As the Chinese factories start back up their production in amongst the coronavirus concerns, we are unfortunately seeing an increasing adjustment in vessel schedules.
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will replace the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) on 1 July
If you are importing goods to Australia that are subsequently going to be exported within 12 months of the import you can make application to join the Tradex Scheme.