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Air Shipping Rules for Australia

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Air Shipping Rules for Australia

Nowadays, air shipping from Australia is subject to heavy screening and there are some new rules being introduced as well. This will affect all individuals and groups involved in shipping logistics involving air freight.

The authorities will check any export you send overseas at the piece level. This means they will break down the pallets unless a Known Consigner (KC) sends it to the airport through a secure supply chain.

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  • If your company is exporting cargo via air freight delivery to the USA, there is no change
  • If your company is exporting cargo via air freight to any other country, you probably have to endure increased screening
  • You should get in touch with a Regulated Air Cargo Agent or a freight forwarder to discuss how the changes will affect you and your cargo
  • Those companies that are Known Consigners would be able to take advantage of the security program for transporting cargo by air to the USA and other international destinations
  • Piece-level screening for domestic air cargo screening is being introduced at the major Australian airports, one stage at a time
  • If you are exporting products that require cold chain logistics, you should get in touch with the freight service provider and ask for x-ray facilities

Currently, the authorities will examine all out-bound international cargo after you’ve loaded them onto pallets and crates. All airlines transporting cargo will need to examine them at piece-level. Before loading cargo onto the aircraft, they must examine each individual item, carton, and box physically or with the help of technology.

Final Thoughts

So for exporters, there are two main options. One is becoming a Known Consignor and the other is using a regulated Air Cargo Agent. An accredited freight forwarder can help you get your air cargo transported without any issues whatsoever.

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