General Shipping
Requirements

Commercial invoice

• Supplier product code/identifier
• Full product name
• Value (in AUD or alternative)
• Invoice to party
• Invoice from party
• Incoterm
• Keep cool temperatures (if chilled)
• Invoice date
• H.S code

Packing list

• Supplier product code/identifier
• Full product name
• Reference to commercial invoice number
• Number of pallets
• Full dimensions
• Nett weight (litres if liquid)
• Gross weight
• Number of outers (cases/carton/crate/bags etc.)
• Number of items within the outer package (case/carton/crate/bag etc.)
• Bill of lading

Import permit (if required)

• Pending destination requirements

Buyer

• Loading limit is set by supplier/buyer sales contract and applicable to the maximum of the container type, 20ft or 40ft (HC) being used

Suppliers – container loading

• Standard container pallet size (1.1m x 1.1m) or (1.2m x 1.2m)
• Cargo must be contained within pallet limits/dimensions
• Maximum height per pallet, including pallet, will depend on product and weight
• Pallets to be rated based on weight of loaded goods
• Pallets must be shrink-wrapped or secured accordingly
• Top stow/fragile labelling if required
• Height – as per container guidelines

• ISPM stamped/certified or plastic pallets only
• Photograph of packed goods prior to delivery
• Carton pallets must be shrink-wrapped
• Other style products on pallets must be strapped

• Cargo must be contained within pallet limits/dimensions
• Packing list(s) attached to all cargo/pallet(s)
• EES highly recommend that pictures of the container (all four sides & inside) be taken at origin prior to packing

• All pallets must be labelled
• A4 size/visible from a 2m distance (min)
• In clear English (no abbreviations/shortenings/slang)

• Printed or written in black permanent marker
• Details must include

  • EES shipment number (S #)
  • Supplier name
  • Buyer name
  • Destination country
  • Pallet numbers (1 of #)
  • Top load only/fragile (if required)

• Packing list to accompany A4 detail sheet