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How to apply for an Ozone Substance/Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Equipment Licence

When shipping vehicles to Australia is vitally important to your move to make sure that your car passes all of the examinations that that may have to pass before it can leave the port one check is for vehicles which contain Refrigerant Gases.  These gasses are usually found within vehicles like motorhomes and caravans that … Continue reading How to apply for an Ozone Substance/Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Equipment Licence

Shipping a Car to Australia

We are currently shipping approximately 3 times a month to the ports of Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne & Sydney in Australia on our roll on/roll off vessels.  This services sails from the port of Southampton and takes approximately 39-43 days to reach its destination. The roll on/roll off vessels are purpose built to carry any rolling cargo such … Continue reading Shipping a Car to Australia

Car shipping services for worldwide destinations – products and services from First Base Freight Ltd

Welcome to First Base Freight, Vehicle shipping specialists One of the most trusted vehicle shipping companies in the UK. We offer professional, cost-effective shipping services so that your vehicle gets to the right place at the right time. We also handle vehicle imports to the UK, so whatever you’re looking for, we can help.   … Continue reading Car shipping services for worldwide destinations – products and services from First Base Freight Ltd

Choosing a Freight Forwarder

Professionalism is no luxury but a prerequisite in choosing a freight forwarder, potential customers seek assurance in terms of capability and integrity. When considering sales or purchases outside the UK, due attention should be paid to the physical delivery at the outset. If integrated into the international marketing strategy at the planning stage the freight … Continue reading Choosing a Freight Forwarder

International Vehicle Shipping

The International car shipping industry is a very competitive and private industry.  Our core business of the shipping industry is to ship cars overseas by either water, air or road.  The international automobile shipping industry is growing at an exceptional rate.  International shipping services are operated on certain well known and very established routes. If … Continue reading International Vehicle Shipping

What is a Bill of Lading?

Both the ‘ticket to ride’ and the document of title, it is fair to say that in the international sale and movement of goods the ocean bill of lading, is a crucial document which has been relied upon by the commercial community over many years.  Indeed, it is regarded by the banks as the most … Continue reading What is a Bill of Lading?

New Arrangements on Personally Imported Vehicles – Australia

The Personal Imports Scheme allows migrants settling in Australia, and expatriate Australian citizens returning permanently to Australia after a long period overseas, to bring their personal vehicles with them.  The scheme is outlined at regulation 13 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989.  The scheme was recently amended by the Motor Vehicle Standards Amendment Regulations … Continue reading New Arrangements on Personally Imported Vehicles – Australia

Cars entering Australia – Update

Vehicle shipping to Australia Update – News just in from Australia 29.07.10 We have just received further advice from the Department of Environment, The scenarios do not apply to personally imported vehicles.  Personally imported vehicles (That is a vehicle with an Import Approval under the personal import category) will not need degassing until further notice … Continue reading Cars entering Australia – Update

Car Shipping to Australia

Whether you’re looking for car shipping to Australia in a 20ft/40ft container or by the cheaper method of roll on/roll off you will need to obtain a ‘Vehicle Import Approval’. An application form must be completed for car shipping to Australia and usually costs approximately $50. This can take up to 6 weeks to arrive … Continue reading Car Shipping to Australia