Fashion & Textiles
Short lead times, speed-to-the market, and accurate and timely information are the cornerstones of success in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry. Optimised supply chain logistics drives competitiveness in this fast-moving environment.
To confidently plan your operations and meet retailing demands, you need an agile partner and a tailored freight strategy that considers all your supply chain needs.
Specialised import services for the textiles, clothing & footwear sector:
- Garments-on-hangers (GOH) or flat packs – Our logistics experts handle high fashion with care.
- Customs clearance advice – Magellan can talk you through all you need to know – from TRADEX to tariffs.
- Triangle shipments and other specialised shipping options.
- Airfreight or sea freight and advice to help you choose the most effective options for your needs.
- FCL, LCL or multi-vendor consolidation.
- Peace of mind with 24/7 tracking via MagTrack.
Retail
Increasingly demanding consumers, accelerated industry pace, reduced foot traffic, and rising costs all impact retailers in Australia and New Zealand. Our deep retail experience and intimate knowledge of the fastest way to get your product from A to B with quick turnaround delivery commitments gives you the peace of mind to get on with business.
Specialised import services for homewares and retail goods:
- Customs clearance advice – Magellan can talk you through all you need to know – from TRADEX to tariffs.
- Quarantine processes.
- Seasonal shipping options.
- Airfreight or sea freight and advice to help you choose the most effective options for your needs.
- FCL, LCL or multi-vendor consolidation.
- Complete visibility with 24/7 tracking via MagTrack.
General Cargo
Whatever your goods – and wherever in the world they are – your imported cargo is always protected for prompt, safe delivery.
Our import services ensure a smooth delivery every time:
- Competitive rates and space management for air or sea, FCL, LCL and multi-vendor consolidations.
- Pro-active customs clearance advice, including commercial marking requirements.
- Alliances with premier carriers from China, the USA and Europe.
- Triangle shipment expertise.
- Timely and relevant communications about your shipment.
- Digital freight portal and automated reporting via MagTrack.
Medical Devices & Healthcare
Our nation’s world-class healthcare system, R&D incentives, and internationally recognised expertise make Australia an attractive opportunity for importing and manufacturing and exporting medical devices.
Specialised import services for medical and healthcare:
UK, Europe, US specialists
- Airfreight, sea freight consolidations, cross trades and distribution to multiple destinations.
- Our large space allocations provide for regular shipments.
- Extensive partner network of Australia-specialists with a flexible, hands-on approach to solving origin challenges.
Airfreight expertise
- Consolidation services from all airfreight hubs worldwide.
- Complete visibility and milestone tracking, including uplift, ETA, check-in and delivery.
- 24/7 availability, including weekend uplifts and deliveries.
Customs clearance
Licensed brokers handle all import and export customs and quarantine requirements, including:
- Preparation of international trade documentation, including preference certificates, export licences, export grants and valuation.
- Europe-based brokers ensure compliance with local tariff regulations and provide a VAT reclaim service in selected markets.
- US-based brokers advise on tariffs, import security filings, transaction bond applications and assigning CBP numbers.
Building & Construction
Our nation’s building and construction sector enjoy a world-class reputation. Still, the massive pipeline of projects depends on the flow of information, services, money and material. Businesses that can deploy the most effective supply chain systems are best placed to take advantage of the boom. Strategic relationships with best-of-breed international partners with robust, local knowledge put you in the ideal position to respond to
opportunities as they arise.
Specialised import services for building and construction:
- Deep operational airfreight expertise allows us to develop the right range of services to meet your specific requirements.
- Complete end-to-end supply chain management, including customs clearance and transport.
- Digital freight portal and automated reporting provides complete visibility and control of all shipping activity.
- Our Australian Trusted Trader accreditation recognises our trade practices providing a range of trade facilitation benefits.
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Helpful Resources
Importing homewares
How to smooth the transition of your goods from overseas supplier to your store’s shelves.
Eleven questions to ask for hassle-free shoe imports
Understand the requirements, regulations, charges and processes that apply to importing shoes.
Ten questions to ask before importing garments
Magellan is a knowledgeable, efficient and effective freight forwarder when it comes to importing garments. Find out why.