Vara Allied Blog How to Save Money on Sea Freight Rates from China By Craig Tyrrell Wednesday, 29 May 2019 Sea freight is one of the largest expenses of importing from China but there are quick and easy ways to save money. Category: Importing Read More How to Get Your Products Made in China By Craig Tyrrell Tuesday, 07 May 2019 Ask any importer and they will tell you manufacturing in China isn’t a simple process but with some patience and planning it can be very worthwhile. Category: Manufacturing Sourcing Read More What Is The Difference Between a Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder? By Craig Tyrrell Sunday, 28 April 2019 Both roles manage goods being moved from one country to another but one is concerned with the transport logistics while the other ensures the cargo passes through customs. Category: Importing Read More Pros and Cons of Manufacturing in China in 2019 By Craig Tyrrell Wednesday, 17 April 2019 Is it really cheaper to manufacture your goods in China? If you can overcome the downfalls associated with many Chinese factories, you can be well rewarded. Category: Manufacturing Sourcing Read More Delivery Duty Paid in Shipping - What is DDP? Monday, 11 March 2019 The shipping term Delivery Duty Paid offers the buyer peace of mind that all costs are known up front and there shouldn’t be any additional costs when collecting the goods. Category: Importing Read More What Does the Shipping Term CNF Actually Mean? Wednesday, 13 February 2019 Not sure what the acronym CNF on your shipping contract means? Find out so you know when your liability for the goods begins and if you are responsible for organising insurance. Category: Importing Read More Did you Know There’s a GST Deferral Scheme for Imports? Wednesday, 16 January 2019 If you're importing goods for home consumption, you may be eligible to participate in the GST Deferral Scheme. Category: Importing Read More 7 Chinese Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts Thursday, 20 December 2018 Chinese business culture is quite different to the Western way of doing business. Make sure you know what is likely to offend before visiting China; a slip-up could be awkward and damage your business relationship. Category: Factory Visitations Read More Beginners Guide to a Bill of Lading (Australia 2018 Information) Thursday, 13 December 2018 A Bill of Lading is the important paperwork needed to track goods and payments during shipment. Category: Product Sourcing Read More Break Bulk Shipping vs Bulk Shipping Explained By Craig Tyrrell Wednesday, 28 November 2018 The type of cargo will determine whether it’s break bulk or bulk shipping and the type of terminal it needs. Category: Manufacturing Sourcing Read More
How to Save Money on Sea Freight Rates from China By Craig Tyrrell Wednesday, 29 May 2019 Sea freight is one of the largest expenses of importing from China but there are quick and easy ways to save money. Category: Importing Read More
How to Get Your Products Made in China By Craig Tyrrell Tuesday, 07 May 2019 Ask any importer and they will tell you manufacturing in China isn’t a simple process but with some patience and planning it can be very worthwhile. Category: Manufacturing Sourcing Read More
What Is The Difference Between a Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder? By Craig Tyrrell Sunday, 28 April 2019 Both roles manage goods being moved from one country to another but one is concerned with the transport logistics while the other ensures the cargo passes through customs. Category: Importing Read More
Pros and Cons of Manufacturing in China in 2019 By Craig Tyrrell Wednesday, 17 April 2019 Is it really cheaper to manufacture your goods in China? If you can overcome the downfalls associated with many Chinese factories, you can be well rewarded. Category: Manufacturing Sourcing Read More
Delivery Duty Paid in Shipping - What is DDP? Monday, 11 March 2019 The shipping term Delivery Duty Paid offers the buyer peace of mind that all costs are known up front and there shouldn’t be any additional costs when collecting the goods. Category: Importing Read More
What Does the Shipping Term CNF Actually Mean? Wednesday, 13 February 2019 Not sure what the acronym CNF on your shipping contract means? Find out so you know when your liability for the goods begins and if you are responsible for organising insurance. Category: Importing Read More
Did you Know There’s a GST Deferral Scheme for Imports? Wednesday, 16 January 2019 If you're importing goods for home consumption, you may be eligible to participate in the GST Deferral Scheme. Category: Importing Read More
7 Chinese Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts Thursday, 20 December 2018 Chinese business culture is quite different to the Western way of doing business. Make sure you know what is likely to offend before visiting China; a slip-up could be awkward and damage your business relationship. Category: Factory Visitations Read More
Beginners Guide to a Bill of Lading (Australia 2018 Information) Thursday, 13 December 2018 A Bill of Lading is the important paperwork needed to track goods and payments during shipment. Category: Product Sourcing Read More
Break Bulk Shipping vs Bulk Shipping Explained By Craig Tyrrell Wednesday, 28 November 2018 The type of cargo will determine whether it’s break bulk or bulk shipping and the type of terminal it needs. Category: Manufacturing Sourcing Read More
