Importing Lighting into Australia: The Complete Guide
Lighting is in high demand in Australia. The market is expected to reach a market volume of US$2 billion by 2028. Businesses import lighting products from overseas for many reasons, ranging from lower...
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Australia’s Top 10 Imports and Exports: Where Does Your Industry Sit?
International trade is integral to Australia’s economy and especially to the shipping and logistics industry. Australia enjoys the benefits of numerous free trade agreements with other countries...
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My First Project Cargo: Importing A Tunnel Boring Machine From Canada
From dropping the cargo onto the wharf to saving thousands of dollars in tax duty for the client. ICE’s Melbourne Director and Branch Manager, John Mangiafico, shares the successes and challenges in...
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Importing from Vietnam to Australia: The Ultimate Guide + Vietnam Top...
Vietnam is one of the world’s success stories when it comes to economic development. Originally one of the poorest nations in the world, it has now become the third largest market in Southeast Asia...
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Throwback Project: Moving 11 Fire Tenders to Papua New Guinea
11 fire tenders in 2011: Behind the successful export of fire trucks from Melbourne to Lae. No project is too challenging for ICE. During our 35+ years of experience, we’ve shipped a wide range of...
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What 50+ Years of Experience Have Taught Me: Ronald, ICE’s MD
We’ve interviewed Ronald Spahr, the Managing Director of ICE, who has spent five decades in the freight forwarding industry. We explore his unconventional path into the field, the inception of ICE and...
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How Sea Freight Works: The Complete Process Explained
Understand how sea freight works, step-by-step, from an importer’s perspective. Sea freight serves as the backbone of global logistics, facilitating the movement of goods across oceans. Whether you’re...
View ArticlePolitical Tensions, Strikes & Shipping Delays: Will 2024 Be A Pandemic Déjà Vu?
As the industry starts to somewhat normalize after the effects of COVID-19, the world has introduced to us a score of new challenges as we welcome 2024. Australia, heavily reliant on international...
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Trade Disruptions in Suez and Panama Canals Pose Global Threat
For the first time, the world faces simultaneous disruptions in two major global trade waterways. Transits were almost slashed by half. Attacks on shipping affecting the Suez Canal and severe drought...
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Is Your Shipment Safe? Marine Cargo Insurance Explained (Complete Guide)
Marine cargo frieght insurance is an essential yet complicated and broad subject in the world of freight, and it is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. That is why we have...
View ArticleOcean Freight on the Verge of a Revolution? How AI is Transforming Logistics
As the benefits become clearer, is shipping AI set to revolutionise shipping? We asked the experts on artificial intelligence in logistics for their thoughts. The integration of artificial...
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The Ultimate Stink Bug 2024-25 BMSB Season Guide
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a well-known pest in the shipping industry, posing a significant biosecurity risk to Australia. The bug is known to ‘hitchhike’ on cargo as it travels...
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Importing from Italy: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide [+Italy’s Top Commodities]
If you’re an importer seeking how to import from Italy to Australia, there are a few things you should know. From researching the market and choosing your supplier, to considering the different...
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The Ultimate Guide to Container Packing Pre-Fumigation
When shipping goods internationally, ensuring proper fumigation and biosecurity compliance is crucial to preventing delays, additional costs, and potential rejections at the destination. Effective...
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STRONGER TOGETHER: World-Class Service in the Italy Trade Lane Through Our...
At International Cargo Express, we continuously seek ways to enhance our services. That’s why we have partnered with Albini & Pitigliani (ALPI)—the largest Italian 3PL in the globe still owned by...
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US Tariffs on Australian Goods: How It Affects Australian Exports & What to Do
The recent implementation of new tariffs by the United States presents a significant shift in the global trade landscape, directly impacting Australian businesses exporting to the US market....
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Khapra Beetle: The Ultimate Guide to Australian Importers
Australia works hard to protect its agriculture, unique environment, and economy through a very strict biosecurity system. One of the biggest threats to this system is the Khapra, one of the most...
View ArticleNavigating US Tariffs with HS Codes: A Guide for Australian Exporters
Exporting to the United States can feel like navigating a maze of codes, rates, and regulations—but understanding how your Harmonized System (HS) codes plug into the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule...
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How Sea Freight Works: The Complete Process Explained
Understand how sea freight works, step-by-step, from an importer’s perspective. Sea freight serves as the backbone of global logistics, facilitating the movement of goods across oceans. Whether you’re...
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