International Logistics, Explained Like You’re Running the Shipment
Clear thinking on freight, customs, Incoterms, and risk control for global trade.
About Us
Written by: Michael Redford
Michael Redford is an international logistics writer focused on real-world freight decisions, customs fundamentals, and risk control across global shipping. He breaks complex shipping topics into clear, practical guidance for shippers and operators.
Michaelhutchence.com.au is built for people who need clear, practical guidance on international logistics—without the fluff.
If you ship goods across borders, you already know the pressure points: selecting the right freight mode, controlling total landed cost, preventing customs delays, managing documentation, and reducing risk from port congestion, inspections, damage, and disputed responsibilities.
Here you’ll find straightforward writing on topics such as:
Air freight, ocean freight, consolidation, and multimodal routing
Customs clearance basics: HS codes, commercial invoices, packing lists, declarations, permits, inspections
Incoterms responsibilities and risk transfer points
Cargo insurance, damage prevention, and claims documentation
Demurrage, detention, storage, cut-off times, and operational planning
Warehousing, packaging, labeling, and compliance considerations
The goal is simple: help you make better shipping decisions from quote to delivery—whether you’re a shipper, importer, exporter, procurement lead, operations manager, or business owner managing international supply lines.
