Freight Forwarding News and Updates - Whale Logistics Australia

Trump's Trade War with China Will Affect 23% Consumer Goods

By Chi Mai

May 20, 2019

News

The U.S. increased tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% from 10% Friday, following three rounds of tariffs last year. They account for roughly 50% of all Chinese exports to the U.S. on everything from hats to toys. Starting June 1,...

Whale Logistics Celebrates 4th Birthday as Leading Digital Freight Forwarder

By Chi Mai

May 13, 2019

Our culture, Whale Logistics

, By Chi Mai

May 13, 2019

Our culture, Whale Logistics

Our fourth birthday just passed and we can't be more excited to show some of the achievements we have had as well as some photos from our amazing social event celebrating our anniversary.

Supply Chain News - Artificial intelligence gets political backing in Australia

By Chi Mai

May 06, 2019

News

Just weeks after launching its new $33 million Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A²I²), Deakin University has welcomed funding commitments from State and Federal Labor to establish a National Centre of Artificial Intelligence Excellence...

Surveys Reveal Australian Businesses Still Rely on China Despite new Indonesia Trade Deal | Whale Logistics Australia

By Chi Mai

April 29, 2019

Freight Forwarding, News

, By Chi Mai

April 29, 2019

Freight Forwarding, News

Australian businesses are simultaneously becoming more dependent on China and traditional Anglo markets just when the country’s foreign policy thrust is to diversify links to major emerging nations such as India and Indonesia.

International Furniture Expo to boost Indonesia-Australia Exports | Whale Logistics Australia

By Chi Mai

April 22, 2019

News

The Indonesian Furniture and Craft Association (HIMKI) expects to boost furniture and wooden craft exports from US$2.5 billion in 2018 to $2.9 billion this year through its annual four-day International Furniture Expo.

Supply Chain News - Australia to sign free trade deal with Hong Kong

By Chi Mai

April 15, 2019

News

Australia signs a new agreement covering $18.8 billion in free trade with Hong Kong on Tuesday 2 April, as Labor prepares to officially back the Australia-Indonesia free trade deal if it wins government.

Whale Knows - All Current Australian Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) | Whale Logistics Blog

By Chi Mai

April 08, 2019

Whale Knows (Frequently Asked Issues)

High-quality, comprehensive free trade agreements (FTAs) can play an important role in supporting global trade liberalisation. Australian FTAs currently span across 11 nations, with 7 currently in discussion, and 4 already concluded but not yet...

What Trump's Tariffs Mean For Australian Businesses

By Chi Mai

April 02, 2019

News

Australian businesses may need to migrate their sourcing efforts from China to elsewhere, as Trump's tariffs show no signs of slowing down, according to IBISWorld Industry Insider.

How to Import From France to Australia | Whale Logistics Freight Forwarding Country Series

By Chi Mai

March 25, 2019

Export to Australia - By Country Guide

In this new series, we break down the process of how to import goods into Australia from various countries. The third post in the series focuses on France, a major luxury goods exporter.

How to Import From Italy to Australia | Whale Logistics Freight Forwarding Country Series

By Chi Mai

March 18, 2019

Export to Australia - By Country Guide

In this new series, we break down the process of how to import goods into Australia from various countries. The third post in the series focuses on Italy, a major apparel goods exporter.