For Australian SMEs, importing can provide access to new suppliers, competitive manufacturing options and a wider range of products, machinery and materials from around the world.
A successful import, however, begins before the cargo leaves the supplier. Businesses should understand where the goods are being collected, when they will be ready, the shipment size and weight and where they need to be delivered in Australia.
These details help determine the most suitable freight solution. Full-container shipments may require 20-foot or 40-foot containers, while smaller shipments may be better suited to LCL or air freight. Machinery and oversized cargo may require specialised equipment such as Flat Rack or Open Top containers.
Australian customs, biosecurity and documentation requirements should also be considered early, particularly when importing a new product or working with a new overseas supplier.
Good planning gives SMEs greater visibility over their supply chains and helps coordinate international freight, customs clearance and local delivery more efficiently.
Whether importing stock for retail, manufacturing materials, machinery or commercial equipment, having one logistics partner coordinate the shipment can make international sourcing considerably simpler.
How Flying Fox Solutions Can Help
Flying Fox Solutions provides end-to-end import solutions, from international freight and customs coordination to local delivery across Australia.
Planning an import? Contact our team for a competitive freight quote.
Source: Australian Government – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT); Australian Border Force (ABF); Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
Disclaimer – Market data is from public sources we consider reliable but has not been independently verified; accuracy is not guaranteed