Importing & Exporting Resources

Relevant Australian port, government, and quarantine websites, as well as industry and vehicle documents

Australian Ports

Brisbane Port Authority – https://www.portbris.com.au/

Sydney Port Authority – https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/

Melbourne Port Authority – https://www.portofmelbourne.com/

Perth Port Authority – https://www.fremantleports.com.au/

Darwin Port Authority – https://www.darwinport.com.au/

Australian Government

Department of Agriculture & Water Resources (Quarantine)
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/

Department of Agriculture & Water Resources (Quarantine) BICON search
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/online-services/bicon

Department of Immigration & Border Protection (Australian Border Force) Customs
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Austrade – https://www.austrade.gov.au/

Industry Links

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
https://www.australianchamber.com.au/

Australian Trade Council
https://www.australiatradecoast.com.au/

CBFCA
https://cbfca.com.au/default.aspx?dc=1

Export Council of Australia https://www.export.org.au/

ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) – INCOTERMS
https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/incoterms-rules/

Motor Vehicle Imports

Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities
https://infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/vehicle_regulation/

Yachts

Home Affairs
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Downloads

Australian Customs Direct Debit Request Form – Australian Customs Drect Debit Request Form

CFS Authority to Act & Acknowledgement of Trading Conditions – CFS Authority to Act & Acknowlegement of Trading Conditions

CFS Standard Terms and Trading Conditions 2019 – CFS Standard Terms and Trading Conditions 2019

ICS EFT Client Authorisation Form – ICS EFT Client Authorisation Form

Privacy Statement – Privacy Statement

Shipper’s Letter of Instruction – Shipper’s Letter of Instruction

Terms and Abbreviations – Terms and Abbreviations

FLC LCL Annual Packing Declaration – FCL LCL Annual Packing Declaration

FCL LCL Packing Declaration Template – FCL LCL Packing Declaration Template

SOLAS VGM Container Weight Declaration – SOLAS VGM CONTAINER WEIGHT DECLARATION

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Advisory / Consulting

We can guide you through Import/Export Documentation, Regulatory Compliances, Trade Agreements, TCO Applications, Duty Refunds and more.

Customs Clearance

We help you comply with all Government, Customs, Trade Agreements and Embassy/ Consulate requirements needed for the safe movement of your goods

Freight Forwarding

Our developed relationships with reliable airlines, shipping lines, trusted overseas partners and agents allow us to give you with the best possible service whilst saving time and money.

Landside Logistics

Our developed relationships with reliable airlines, shipping lines, trusted overseas partners and agents allow us to give you with the best possible service whilst saving time and money.

“Our company has been working closely with Customs and Forwarding Services since our inception in 2000. Without exception, our international freight forwarding, coordination and customs clearance solutions have been expertly arranged and managed without loss of product or service and always in a timely manner.

We have entrusted this vital service to C.F.S. and without reservation, would recommend their expertise to any company needing such services.”

David,

Electrical Equipment Supplier/Distributor

"As a long term client of CFS we have seen CFS mature into the professional, competitive and responsive organisation that they are today. As a business, CFS leadership has given an exemplary level of Service and continually shares our Values working closely to ensure we get the job done. Whether it be Import or Export, through a dedicated and accountable team we continue to receive the professional support required in a diversely changing and competitive environment. Well done to Anne and her team."

Greg,

Manufacturing / Distribution

"Our Company has been dealing with Customs & Forwarding Services (Australia) Pty Ltd since 1978. We find they are extremely professional in all their dealings with us. They always respond to our requests promptly and source the best possible shipping rates on our behalf.

We would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone to handle all Import and Export requirements."

Ann,

Commercial Refrigeration Supplier/Distribution

"We have used Customs and Forwarding Services for all our Imports and Exports since 1995. They handle all our daily import/export forwarding including container clearance, unpack and delivery. Where they really excel is in the handling of our large equipment project shipments, managing all aspects of the freight movement from our overseas supplier/manufacturer to our sites here in Australia. I recommend Customs and Forwarding Services to anyone who needs Import/Export Services no matter how large or small."

Paul,

Processing / Distribution

Our Projects

Cross Laminate Timber Plant

Project: Customs Clearance and delivery of a Cross Laminate Timber Plant to Rural Victoria. The project comprised 17 shipments in total; 2 airfreight shipments, 14 sea freight shipments of 57 x 40ft containers arriving in a space of two months and a 1 x 30m long break...

Delivery of Helicopter Flight Simulator

Project: CFS was contracted to deliver a military rated Helicopter Flight Simulator from Cergy – Pontoise in France to the Australian Defence Force base in Townsville, Australia. The cargo involved 52 crates of assorted sizes and weights with sensitive electronics and...