Category Archives: Blog

Container Weight

Container Weight: Who is responsible for VGM?

In January of 2015, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to require - as a…
Continue reading
Tariff Concession Orders

Tariff Concession Orders

The Australian Border Force (Customs) acknowledge that the interpretation of Duty Free Tariff Concession Orders (TCO) is an area of concern for importers…
Continue reading
No Image

Trade Credit Insurance

In the current economic climate all businesses large and small face the challenge of managing cash flow and the risks associated with bad…
Continue reading
No Image

Know Your International Commerce Terms

20Cube has worked with Spanish video designer, Valeria Castano, to develop a quick visual illustration of the International Commerce Terms (IncoTerms). Led by…
Continue reading
Australia continues with Free Trade Negotiations

Australia continues with Free Trade Negotiations

2016 looms as another significant year for those in the Australian part of the international supply chain. Industry is still monitoring ChAFTA with more clarity…
Continue reading
Illegal Logged Products

Illegal Logged Products | Due Diligence and Importer Responsibilities

Further to our previous announcements, the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation 2013 is law and its requirements c​a​me into effect on 30th November 2014. From…
Continue reading

Asian Steel Makers to Face Anti-Dumping Enquiry

The Australian Government has ordered an enquiry into the dumping of steel into the Australian market, as announced by Minister for Industry, Innovation and…
Continue reading
Biosecurity recognition for 20Cube

Biosecurity recognition for 20Cube

20Cube has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Appreciation from the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture. The award follows the work of our…
Continue reading