Where do companys overseas ship things to in Australia?

Question

I am looking at ordering from a wholesaler overseas but they say once it gets to Aus that its up to me to retrieve it! but they didnt say where they would post it to in Aus???? Just mentioned the fact that i should arrange a freight forwarder!!!

What does this mean???

Answer 1

G'day, Mate! You must be new in this filed.  The best way for you is to find a local business broker / logistic company who has branches or associate Freight Forwarder in the country you are going to import from. This link will show you major Ports in Australia: http://aapma.org.au/map.php3?size=lge

It is very important to know the Trade Terms (INCOTERMS) your seller quoted for you, normally is FOB or CIF, some trading company can quote you FIS(Free into store, but that is not an INCOTERMS). And then payment term (normally 30% deposit, 70% balance payment against pre-shipment satisfaction or Bill of Lading); also it is very important to nominate someone to inspect the goods for you before shipment. I have to say, there are a lot for you to learn about importing. Good luck!

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Answer 2

I  moved from England to Australia and the shipping company forwarded the boxes to our house with a courier company.  I would shop around and see if you can get a company who will do that.

Answer 3

it should be at your closest port, a freight forwarder is usally one person who knows all the import and custom rules and makes sure the freight pass quickly through these areas, if you dont have one you could find yourself in a minefield of paper work, and your freight may sit there in quarintine for weeks/months and you pay rent on the area you take up with your consignment. good luck

Answer 4

if by ship a port near you if you are lucky you arange to get it from the port to where you are