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Approach Australia With Insight
Small Continent, Large Country
Distances between Australia's cities are vast. Rely on Flexport's local expertise to identify the best gateway for imports, preventing added cost for long-distance ground transport.
Stay Alert to Sailing Delays
As in many places, sailing schedule delays have grown increasingly common in Australia. Manage change efficiently with fast, reliable updates on the Flexport platform.
Quarantine and Customs Requirements
Knowing import and export quarantine and permit rules is critical. With its local expertise, Flexport has the customs-clearance knowledge to plug Australia into your supply chain.
Approach Australia With Insight
Small Continent, Large Country
Distances between Australia's cities are vast. Rely on Flexport's local expertise to identify the best gateway for imports, preventing added cost for long-distance ground transport.
Stay Alert to Sailing Delays
As in many places, sailing schedule delays have grown increasingly common in Australia. Manage change efficiently with fast, reliable updates on the Flexport platform.
Quarantine and Customs Requirements
Knowing import and export quarantine and permit rules is critical. With its local expertise, Flexport has the customs-clearance knowledge to plug Australia into your supply chain.
Approach Belgium With Insight
Prepare for Strikes and Demonstrations
Belgium has strong unions and is the EU capital, making strikes and demonstrations more likely to affect transport and operations. Manage exceptions sooner on the Flexport platform.
Watch the Roads Closely
There is little slack in road capacity to major ports like Antwerp and Liege. Disruptions from accidents or roadwork can have major ripple effects.
Navigate Three Official Languages
French, Dutch, and German are the country's three official languages, adding to complexity and the importance of choosing partners with strong local knowledge.
Approach Brazil With Insight
Commodity Exports Stress Peak Season
Brazil is a major exporter of commodities, like foodstuffs, wood, coal, paper, cotton, and metals. High demand can constrict the market during peak season in March-November.
Weather-Related Delays
During the rainy season (July - November) ports in southern Brazil are affected by strong currents and high tides leading to restrictions and delays.
Strategic Global Location
Many destinations are in reach from Brazil. Major hubs in the Americas and Europe are only 15-25 days by sea, while transshipment hubs in Columbia and Jamaica are just 12-15 days out.
What is an effective Dangerous Goods program?
An effective Dangerous Goods program is tailored to your specific organization. The basic fundamentals however should include Policy & SOP documents, regular staff training, audits, and a mechanism for continuous improvement. Remember, simply holding a Dangerous Goods certification will have little value if your organization does not have a strong Dangerous Goods compliance program in place.
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Extended Inland Rail Network
Most inland deliveries go by rail, travelling in-bond to clear customs only after they reach the rail terminal.
Keep Trucking Through Customs
Full-truckload is the most common mode for freight crossing the CA-US border. A broker who can manage time-sensitive customs processes is key to keeping shipments moving.
Plan for Winter
Cold snaps can reduce rail shipments, adding pressure to the overall system. In April, thawing usually lowers truck-load weight limits for about three weeks.
Approach China With Insight
Choose Your Export Port Carefully
China provides many port choices. Proximity to supplier must be weighed against ease of reaching the port and scheduling departures from it. Our experts can help you decide.
Plan Around Major Holidays
There are three major holidays that greatly affect manufacturing schedules and global trade flows. They are Chinese New Year in January, May Day, and Golden Week in early October.
Prepare for Typhoon Season
July to September is typhoon season when storms can cause ports to be temporarily closed. When conditions worsen, speed of information and agility can protect your supply chain.
Approach Denmark With Insight
Prepare for Container Shortages
Container shortages can be an issue, especially for exports. Flexport's technology gives you more visibility and control over your supply chain, giving you added agility in the face of chaos.
Feeder Ports Complicate Planning
Denmark is a feeder market, with most trade beyond Europe relying on gateway ports on the Continent. Flexport's Platform helps manage exceptions no matter how complex the routing.
Limited Supply of Trucks
With demand frequently outpacing supply for trucks, pre-booking drayage is an essential step that's simplified on the Flexport Platform.
Claim What Goes Unclaimed
Each year, $3 billion in drawback goes unclaimed. To help you recover the allowable maximum, we use our customs capabilities, advanced data and analytics, and logistics infrastructure to make your refund process accurate, repeatable, and tailored to your business.
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