Services to Freight
In the Transport and Logistics industry, we see goods being physically transported, imported and exported, but none of this would happen without some other important services.
The warehousing sector is one vital link in the logistics chain, and is seeing rapid advances. Technologies as advanced as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), robots and advanced computer systems are revolutionising modern warehouses.
Freight forwarders also play an important role. They are a group of specialised companies that facilitate the movement of freight, both domestically and internationally. In most instances, freight forwarders are used when companies are exporting or importing their products from or to international markets. Therefore, many freight forwarders also act as licensed Customs Brokers, to clear goods through Customs and Quarantine.
Government also provides a necessary link in the chain, to help facilitate the movement of people and goods, while maintaining safety, security and the environment.
Publications/Reports
- The Australian Warehousing Association Book Club
http://auswa.asn.au/BOOKCLUB/tabid/148/Default.aspx - Find out what RFID is from the Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility
http://www.aimglobal.org/technologies/RFID/what_is_rfid.asp - Lean Thinking in the Warehouse
http://www.naw.org/files/leanwhexcerpt.pdf - The National Transport Commission 2010 guidelines for transporting dangerous goods by road or rail
http://www.ntc.gov.au/viewpage.aspx?AreaId=35&DocumentId=1147 - Export Logistics Guide - INCOTERMS taking effect from January 2011
http://exportlogisticsguide.com/new-incoterms-take-effect-january-1st-2011/ - Information for Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders on the wildlife trade
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity.../factsheets/pubs/customs-brokers.pdf - The National Transport Commission Australian Dangerous Goods Code
http://www.ntc.gov.au/viewpage.aspx?AreaId=35&DocumentId=1147 (Nov 2010) – also in regs
Fact Sheets
- Facts about warehousing and storage by Work Safe Victoria
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/.../About+the+industry/ - Warehousing & Depot fact sheet from the Australian Customs Service
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page6091.asp - Importing goods into Australia and the Customs Tariff Act
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4273.asp - Australian Customs Service fact sheet – A Licenced Broker
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page6090.asp - Australian Customs Service fact sheet – Customs Brokers Responsibilities
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/FS_BrokersResp.pdf - AusTrade Fact sheet – Transporting your products overseas
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Freight-and-logistics/default.aspx
Safety
- Storing dangerous goods safely
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/.../Dangerous+Goods/?zz=1&a=Dangerous
Associations and Contacts
- Australian Warehousing Association
http://auswa.asn.au/ - International Warehouse Logistics Association
http://www.iwla.com/ - APICS (The Society for Supply Chain Professionals)
http://www.apics.org.au/RunScript.asp?Poll_ID=18&p=ASP\Pg0.asp - The Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia
http://www.rwta.com.au/ - The Chartered Institute for Purchasing & Supply Australia
http://www.cips.org/en-au/ - Australia Trade Coast – Brisbane’s Gateway for Business
http://www.australiatradecoast.com.au/home - Let Austrade find you a Freight Forwarder
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Finding-freight-forwarder/default.aspx - Australian Federation of International Forwarders
www.afif.asn.au - Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia
https://cbfca.com.au/default.aspx?dc=1 - Freight and Logistics Council of WA
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight/19913.asp - Victorian Freight and Logistics Council
http://vflc.com.au/html/s01_home/home.asp - SA Freight Council
http://www.safreightcouncil.com.au - Tasmanian Freight and Logistics Council
http://www.tasfreightlogistics.com.au/ - Queensland Multimodal Freight Council
http://www.qmfc.com.au/ - The Transport and Logistics Centre
http://www.talc.com.au
Regulations
- Australian Customs Service – Licensing Customs Brokers
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/FS_licCustBrokers.pdf
