We've collected the most commonly referenced industry bodies, government departments and operational tools that our clients find useful. All external links open in a new window.
Industry Bodies
- International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) — The peak industry body for Australian freight forwarders and licensed customs brokers. Noble Freight Services is a proud member.
- FIATA — The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations.
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) — Publishers of the Incoterms® rules.
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) — Global airline industry body; publishers of the Dangerous Goods Regulations for air.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) — UN agency responsible for shipping safety and the IMDG Code for dangerous goods at sea.
Australian Government & Border
- Australian Border Force — Customs clearance, import/export controls, prohibited and restricted goods.
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry — Biosecurity — Quarantine, biosecurity inspections, import permits for food, plants and animal products.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) — Free trade agreements, sanctions and trade controls.
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO) — GST on imports, deferred GST scheme, tariff concession orders.
- Tariff Concession Orders (TCO) — Search the public TCO database for duty concessions.
Operational Tools
- XE Currency Converter — Live foreign exchange rates for landed-cost calculations.
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) — Australian weather, cyclone and shipping forecasts.
- World Clock — Current time in any city worldwide; essential when coordinating with overseas agents.
- MarineTraffic — Live tracking of vessels and ports worldwide.
- Flightradar24 — Live flight tracking.
Australian Ports & Airports
- Fremantle Ports — Our local port in Western Australia.
- Perth Airport — Cargo and freight information.
- Port of Melbourne
- Port Botany (Sydney)
- Port of Brisbane
Codes & Reference
- Australian Customs Tariff — HS / Tariff code lookup.
- ISO Country Codes — Standard two- and three-letter country codes.
Disclaimer: External links are provided for convenience only. Noble Freight Services is not responsible for the content of third-party websites. Information was correct at time of publication — please refer to the source for the most current details.