Austrade’s freight and logistics guide provides an overview and checklist of activities to consider for transporting products overseas and links to information on freight forwarders, shipping, and export documentation.

Find it here.

Get up to date with global sea logistics - check out Kuehne+Nagel’s latest Market Update.

Dowload Kuehne+Nagel’s Globale Sea Logistics Market Update, Q2 April 2024 here.

If you are wondering what EXW, FOB, CIF and more mean — these international Incoterms are explained on Keuhne+Nagel’s site here.

Download Kuehne+Nagel’s Incoterms Wall Chart & Guide here.

Calculating your FOB is not easy. Make sure your service providers factor in all of the charges listed on this fact sheet.

The standard Australian pallet size 1165mm x 1165mm is not generally suitable for ISO export containers.

Hillebrand’s container loading capacity factsheet outlines the most common International pallet and container dimensions.

You will also have to verify container gross mass using methods outlined in this factsheet.

Discuss with your freight forwarder compliance with phytosanitary requirements and thermal/insulation liners such as examples shown here.