by Admin | Jun 24, 2015 | Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) was signed in Canberra on 17 June 2015. One more step in the process, but it will still take time for ChAFTA to come into force. Here are the key points for Australian importers. Parliamentary Process The Agreement...
by Admin | May 28, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Compliance is an important consideration when sourcing internationally and importing to Australia. There are multiple aspects of compliance. This article outlines major issues you need to consider. Hornet Group have a decade of experience sourcing from China. ...
by Admin | May 6, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Silver Cross has been making prams for the British Royal Family since 1895. That’s when King George VI was a baby. They made a pram for the current Prince George and we’re expecting they’ll make one for Charlotte too. And guess what? Silver Cross...
by Admin | Apr 29, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
All Hornet’s clients know that we have our own offices in China. It’s one of the key ways we ensure quality sourcing for everything we handle. But do you know that we also have our own warehouse in China? Or perhaps you don’t think that’s...
by Admin | Apr 23, 2015 | Import and Logistics, Industry Spotlight, News, Product Sourcing
Why import toys from China? Research puts the Australian toy market at around $850 million per annum. Most toys are sourced overseas. So the market for imported toys is at least $500 million, with China the largest supplier. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Yet...