http://www.fpsqld.net.au/ Famous Logistics Pty Ltd Articles http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9159 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9159 The development of eBay has meant the importing and selling of products is accessible to us all. Many people do just this as a way of earning a little bit of extra pocket money while still others have made it their occupation. Your success and how much profit you can expect to make will depend on a few things – what you decide to buy and sell on eBay, how much money you have to spend on stock and what is the cost of buying and... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8382 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8382 We all insure our cars, homes, businesses and our life for peace of mind. If you are hauling cargo across the Atlantic, the Pacific or the Indian, wouldn't you too want peace of mind to know that if any loss or damage occurred you could be repaid the value of the goods? What about cover for someone else's loss, do you need it? Cargo Insurance covers goods in transit, while they move. If you don't have insurance then you risk losing your... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8365 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8365 Africa is a developing continent, and some countries are far ahead of others when it comes to business practices and business development. The best advice is to research each country individually and intensely before deciding whether to do business in Africa, as African countries are vastly different to the western world, and indeed, not all products and services are of any use or interest to a nation where the very basics are scarce. Some... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4224 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4224 Damage or complete destruction of imported/exported goods during transportation is unfortunately a very real risk that importers/exporters face. The truck may overturn, the goods may be damaged during loading or unloading, or your package may fall overboard. Famous Logistics recommends importers and exporters always take out insurance. We chatted with Ian Macnaughtan from E.D.I. Cargo Cover to find out what insurance options are available.... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4223 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4223 Lengthy delays, additional expense and possibly even a hefty fine are what you can expect if you do not have all the correct documents in order when importing or exporting goods. Kym from our team here at Famous Logistics explains, in simple terms, what documents are required and what their purpose is. The first document that is required is a Commercial Invoice for the shipment. It shows what the shipper has been paid what the value of... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8354 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8354 Guaranteeing the success of your import business will depend on a number of factors, with one very important necessity being, as with any business, how well your products are marketed. If your prospects don’t know about your business or your products, you can’t expect your business to make any money. Depending on how you plan to sell your imported goods (i.e. directly to retailers or over the web), you will need a good... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8323 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8323 The government imposes certain duties and tariffs on importing products from overseas. The amount that you pay is influenced by a number of different factors. Firstly, the most obvious, is what the products actually are and what they are used for. Have the goods been processed or manufactured? Are the products sent to you under warranty or are they provided to you on a lease arrangement? And what will happen to them when they arrive in... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5019 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5019 At Famous Logistics we know each situation is unique and we want to make your experience with us as smooth and as transparent as possible.  Understanding the process of delivering your cargo can be confusing and overwhelming. Customers need to be aware they may risk additional charges if they retain shipping containers beyond the standard allocation period.  These charges are known as “container... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7793 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7793 Overweight vehicles present a serious danger to road users. An overweight container can affect the performance of a vehicle and increase the risk of an accident occurring. Vehicles are designed and constructed to meet certain stress levels, if these levels are exceeded the safety of drivers and other road users are at risk. Overweight containers on a vehicle can result in the sudden failure of vital components, may require longer braking... http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7434 http://www.fpsqld.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7434 Discover the secrets to successfully exporting to Europe As with all international export destinations, Europe has some specific cultural attitudes you need to watch out for. Be aware that Europe is not a country, it’s a continent, and that there are also important differences between each country within Europe as well. Each country in Europe has not only different languages but different ways of doing business. While a...