Australian Export Confidence Strong

australian export confidence

According to a recent study, New Zealand tops the Australian export trade list, with 56 per cent of local exporters conducting business with NZ over North America (51 per cent) and China (42 per cent). The 2016 DHL Export Barometer indicates that trade between Australia and New Zealand is likely to continue on the ongoing growth path, […]

Global Logistics Market Worth $16,063bn by 2022

global logistics market

The global logistics market is forecasted to reach US$12,256 billion ($16,063 billion) by 2022 (Logistics Magazine, 2017). ‘Logistics – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014 – 2022’ projects a CAGR of 3.48% from 2016 to 2022, with Asia-Pacific dominating the global market in terms of revenue – accounting for more than a 34 per […]

At the Frontline of the Hanjin Failure

What happened to Hanjin Shipping? It was a day like any other day, except it turned into a crisis like no other.  A crisis that had impacted numerous countries, businesses and individuals.  A moment in time where the 7th biggest shipping line in the world went into administration and 141 of their vessels around the […]

The Outlook for Logistics

the outlook for logistics

According to MHD (Transport Intelligence Report, 2017, 47(2), pg6), 2016 has been the weakest year for the global economy since the Great Recession of 2008-09. Global economic growth was just 2.3% in 2016, down from 2.7% in 2015. Looking forward, some of the World Bank’s expectations for 2017 are: Global growth is projected to rise […]

Strengthening the Chinese & Australian Trade Relationship – Stockwells International

Chinese Australian investment ties

Fifteen years after China’s ascension to the WTO, China is now clearly integrated into the global economy, first as a result of goods flow, and now increasing investments and services. In 2000, the Chinese government clearly stated a strategy, with the intention to adjust China’s foreign economic development strategy from one that ‘brings in’ technology, […]

FAQ – VGM 1st July 2016

China customs policy

What is Solas? SOLAS stands for “International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea”. Although it has already been in existence since 1914, in response to the Titanic disaster in 1912, there have been several versions since that time, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) develops and maintains the current SOLAS. What is VGM? VGM […]

CIF Shipping: the Good and the Bad

shipping CIF

We have recently wrapped up several assignments with some very iconic Australian companies. We analyzed copious amounts of data and at the end of the day, find it utterly astounding how much a lack of control still exists on some of these supply chains. This can be in the form of CIF shipping or even […]

Overbooking and the Stress of Container Shipping Booking

the stress of shipping

One of the most crucial stages in freight shipping is booking the right vessel for ocean freight, there are many things to consider, price, transit times and destinations. This is made more difficult for the shipper, freight services and shipping lines alike as year after year there are overbookings of space on vessels, creating time […]

Buyer Consolidation World Wide

buyer consolidation worldwide

Our consolidation services bring fantastic new opportunities to save time and money for your business! We have well-established warehousing, consolidation, pick n pack and quality control in most countries.