In today’s globalised economy, Australian businesses increasingly rely on international suppliers and markets. Whether you’re importing raw materials, exporting finished products, or considering expanding overseas, understanding international trade agreements and tariffs is crucial to managing costs, maintaining competitiveness, and avoiding costly surprises.
When it comes to global shipping, one small misunderstanding can lead to costly mistakes. That’s why Incoterms — short for International Commercial Terms — exist. Published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), they define the responsibilities between buyers and sellers for transporting goods across borders.
When your business goes global, every shipment becomes a strategic decision. Choosing the right shipping mode can make or break your delivery timelines, customer satisfaction, and profit margins. Whether you’re moving goods across the country or across continents, the question remains: should you choose air, sea, or consolidated freight?
In today’s global economy, international freight is more than just moving goods across borders — it’s about connecting opportunities, managing risks, and keeping promises to customers around the world. As Australian businesses increasingly look offshore to grow, understanding the fundamentals of international freight has never been more important.
At Clique Logistics, we’re proud to partner with organisations that share our commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. One of our newest partnerships is with Materia Scientia LLC, a global leader in sourcing and supplying specialty and regulated chemicals for industries including mining, agriculture, water treatment, and energy.
Managing freight has never been more complex. Between rising costs, stricter compliance requirements, and the constant push for efficiency, businesses are often left juggling multiple carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers—each with their own systems, contacts, and invoices.
In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, businesses are no longer thinking only in terms of domestic freight. As global markets open up and customer expectations rise, the ability to move goods seamlessly across borders has become a competitive necessity. That’s where international freight forwarding — and the right partner — makes all the difference.
From August 2025, Clique Logistics has officially gone global. What began as a commitment to transforming domestic freight in Australia has now expanded across borders with the launch of Clique Logistics International.
While Australia and New Zealand are close neighbours with many similarities, their domestic freight markets are quite distinct—shaped by geography, infrastructure, population distribution, and industry structure. Whether you’re into freight management across the ditch or simply curious about how the two markets compare, here are some key differences to consider.
When budgets tighten, freight often gets treated as a cost centre. The instinct? “Cut where you can.” But here’s the truth: the cheapest freight decision is rarely the best one — and often, it ends up costing more in the long run.
