With partners in 788 cities in 191 countries around the world, World Cargo Alliance is CFL’s Global Network. Multiple partners in each city means that unlike multinational freight companies, we work with only the highest performing partners.Collectively, WCA is larger than any multi-national logistics company.
In December 2018 CFL was approved by the Department of Home Affairs (Trade and Customs Division)as an accredited Australian Trusted Trader. (International AEO and Trade Facilitation)Approval as a Trusted Trader recognises businesses with a secure supply chain and compliant trade practices, rewarding accredited businesses with a range of trade facilitation benefits. Reduced red tape at the border, expedited flow of cargo in and out of Australia. Partnering with Australian Government on initiatives related to your industry.
In recent years Commercial Freight & Logistics has been recognised regularly at ‘THE’ annual award event for our industry.
Customs Broker of the Year (Winner)
Customs Broker of the Year (Highly Commended)
Customs Broker of the Year (Highly Commended)
Freight Forwarder of the Year (Finalist)
SYDNEY PORT CONGESTION SURCHARGE Please note that we’ve received notification from three carriers that they will be implementing a congestion surcharge for containers being imported and exported through the port…
We wish to advise our valued customers that shipping/vessel delays are expected to continue as communicated in our previous Newsletter of August 2020. Delays due to congestion currently at the terminals,…
We’ve received several updates from our agents in China regarding the situation with shipping to Australia during the next few months. Unfortunately the space situation is very bad with most…
Many empty container parks are at capacity, and several closed their doors yesterday to import de-hires of certain equipment types due to operational safety concerns. Weather disruptions, berth and container terminal…
Empty Container Parks in Melbourne & Adelaide have followed suit and announced increases to Terminal Access/Booking Fees and will also increase by $10 per container from 21st September 2020 and…
Operational conditions are at breaking point in NSW with a surplus of imports over exports in recent months leading to Empty Container Park (ECP) congestion. Subsequently some nominated ECP’s are not…
Empty Container Parks have announced increases to Container booking fees, to take place across Brisbane, Sydney & Fremantle (Melbourne & ADL haven’t been mentioned yet, but we anticipate they may…
Our Melbourne office is still continuing to operate as normal during these stage 4 restrictions that have been put in place in Victoria. As mentioned previously, our industry has been…
We just wanted to remind you again that there are continuing delays with shipping, especially from China. Unfortunately the port in Sydney has had to close on several occasions recently…
CFL would like to remind all importers that the 2020-21 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season is not far away now and the new measures for this season have been…
NEW SYDNEY TOLL ON M8 Please note that a new toll has been introduced in Sydney on the new M8 Tunnels that just opened this month and unfortunately very little…
Reminder to Importers & Exporters, that Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reforms in relation to compliance, are impacted by loading & packing (or lack of). Weights must be accurate and…
From 1st August, the invoice line ‘Terminal Infrastructure Surcharge’ will now become ‘Terminal Infrastructure/Booking Charge’. This will reflect both the TIS & slot booking fee, per container. As the Stevedores…
Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) intends to commence protected industrial action at DP World terminals across Australia. DPWA has been notified of protected industrial action at the following sites: Tuesday…
The Australian Government has announced a range of measures to further strengthen Australia’s domestic and international aviation security. The current rules requiring piece level examination of all air cargo bound…
