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Latest Articles

  • Changes to Import vehicle approvals to Australia 10 December 2019
  • The hidden costs with containers
  • Shipping a Car in a Container
  • ATA Carnet’s : What are they, and when to use them.
  • Top Tips to avoid shipping budget blow outs

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Changes to Import vehicle approvals to Australia

Changes to Import vehicle approvals to Australia 10 December 2019

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Richard Hack
Blog
23 May 2019

We have been waiting for the restrictions on importing vehicles into Australia to be amended for a long time, and finally these changes will come into effect on the 10th of December 2019.

Unfortunately, the hope that many of the restrictions will be lifted did not eventuate. The changes are minor and in the majority of circumstances cars will still need to have been owned and used for 12 months by migrants or returning Australians to qualify.

Read more: Changes to Import vehicle approvals to Australia 10 December 2019

The hidden costs with containers

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Richard Hack
Blog
13 June 2018

Here’s an interesting article published by Wallenius Wilhelmsen, about the differences in shipping break bulk cargo like boats and machinery, RORO vs. container or deck cargo.

Read more: The hidden costs with containers

car dimensions in a 20' container

Shipping a Car in a Container

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Richard Hack
Blog
29 August 2017

In most cases we recommend roll on roll off for shipping cars, as this is how all new vehicles are shipped worldwide. Its cost effective, and shipped on purpose built car carriers. But this shipping method is designed to ship just cars, and not any inner cargo, like household goods. That's when containers are best.

Read more: Shipping a Car in a Container

ATA Carnet’s : What are they, and when to use them.

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Richard Hack
Blog
04 July 2017

What is a Carnet.

A Carnet(kar-nay) is a like a passport for your vehicle or motorcycle, and allows you to pass in and out of various countries without paying local taxes, and bonds. You have 12 months within that country before your goods must be exported, but you can apply for extensions which are often granted an additional 6 months.

Read more: ATA Carnet’s : What are they, and when to use them.

Top Tips to avoid shipping budget blow outs

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Richard Hack
Blog
24 April 2015

No matter what you're looking to purchase overseas and ship, one of the biggest cost components of your budget is going to be the freight. So whether your shipping a 50' boat, Hummer, or your classic motorbike, here a few tips to avoid unexpected costs.

Read more: Top Tips to avoid shipping budget blow outs

  1. Beware of the Half Quote

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