Italy is currently one of Australia’s largest shipping partners. So, if you’ve finally decided to join the ranks of businesses operating in this space, congratulations!

There’s a treasure trove just waiting to be accessed here!

However, it isn’t enough to simply know where the opportunities exist; you also have to make sure that you have the right resources to make the most of those opportunities.

And that’s where TSL Australia comes into the picture.

With a team of experts who have in-depth experience in air and sea freight shipping from Italy to Australia, we offer you one of the best platforms your business can stand on to leverage all that shipping between these two countries.

Is Import From Italy to Australia Profitable?

Yes, it is!

Here are only a few reasons why.

1. It gives you unfettered access to high-quality products not readily found in Australia.
2. It helps you get goods and products inaccessible to other players in your industry.
3. It helps you secure goods in a more cost-efficient manner.
4. It can help increase your profit margin.
5. It can help you establish a unique identity for your brand in your niche.

There’s no doubt that importing from Italy to Australia can be a highly financially beneficial exercise.

However, you might be wondering; what are the best goods to import from Italy to Australia?

Here’s all you need to know about that!

Top 10 Goods to Import From Italy to Australia

S/N	Import Goods	Estimated Value (AUD) in 2021
1.	Computers and Other machinery Equipment	1.4 Billion
2.	Road Vehicles and Other Automobiles	465 Million
3.	Pharmaceutical Products	424 Million
4.	Electrical Equipment and Accessories	366 Million
5.	Leather, Harness and Animal Gut	252 Million
6.	Medical Apparatus	222 Million
7.	Spirits, Beverages and Vinegar	197 Million
8.	Furniture and Other Household Accessories	172 Million
9.	Ores of Steel and iron and Precious Stones	147 Million
10.	Cereal, Starch and Similar Food products	146 Million

A few other equally important goods you can import freely from Italy include clothing and other dress accessories (nearly 9 billion AUD in 2021), footwear (nearly 8 billion AUD in 2021), and ceramic products (more than 7 billion AUD in 2021), to mention a few.

Customs Clearance and Import Tariffs in Italy and Australia

Customs formalities and import tariffs are a major variable you have to consider when importing from Italy to Australia. What’s more, these elements change in resonance with global events. As a result, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest import tariff and customs requirements.

More precisely, there are five (5) important paperwork that must be presented if you want to get export clearance in Italy and import permission in Australia. The absence or improper filling and filing of even one of these documents can lead to considerable delays with your shipment.

In no particular order, the paperwork includes:

• A letter of payment terms, such as a Letter of Credit. The specifics of this will depend on your arrangement with your manufacturer/supplier.
• A packing list.
• A Certificate of Origin.
• Your Commercial Invoice
• An Airway Bill (For Air Freights) or a Bill of Lading (For Ocean Freight). As your freight forwarder, TSL Australia will be directly responsible for providing this document.

All of this and more are why it’s so important that you engage a proficient team of freight forwarders like TSL Australia. Because we navigate these routes frequently, we have easy access to all the latest updates needed to ensure a successful shipping experience.

Our team of specialists will not only assist you with the process of securing all the needed documents above but we’ll also provide any needed additional services such as packing, loading, and offloading as well as warehouse storage facilities.

Note: In some cases, you may also be required to tender additional documents such as permits, certificates, or licenses. Whenever this applies, the TSL team will notify you ahead of time so you’re better prepared to make the necessary arrangements.

Import From Italy to Australia

There are many options you can explore when it comes to getting your imports from Italy into Australia. Which one you end up going for should be influenced by factors like how fast you want to get your cargo and how delicate the shipment is.

Import by Sea

As a country surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, ocean freight has been one of the most relied upon routes of getting cargo out of Italy.

Shipping From the Port of La Spezia

TSL can assist you with the process of getting your goods to Australia by shipping straight from the Port of La Spezia. As the leading container port in the country, the port is situated between Genoa and Pisa.

You won’t have any trouble shipping even oversized and break bulk cargo out of this port as it has a 5+ kilometer long quayside.

You have two options when you import by sea from Italy to Australia.

These are Less Than Container Load or LCL and Full Container Load or FCL.

We recommend you use LCL ocean freight services;

• If you’re not in a hurry to get your import goods to Australia.
• If the cargo is only about six standard pallets in size or less.
• If you don’t want to leverage air freight forwarding services at this time.
• If you don’t mind sharing containers.

We recommend you use FCL ocean shipping services;

• If you prefer having a more concrete delivery date.
• If you’re shipping especially heavy or delicate cargo items.
• If your shipment is larger than a standard 20ft container.
• If you don’t want to share containers with others and prefer to have them sealed till they reach their final destination.

You can easily leverage our services to import from Italy to any port of your choice in Australia, be it Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, or Adelaide.

Import by Air

Using air freight may be the only option for you if time is a factor or if you want to completely ensure the care and safety of especially precious cargo.

Shipping From the Milan Malpensa Airport

The first and largest freight airport in the country, the Milan Malpensa Airport is one of the fastest means of getting air freight cargo out of the country. And, because of its unique location, it’s the perfect port for individuals and businesses looking for freight services in the Piedmont, Liguria, and Lombardy regions.

As a recognised shipping agent in this region, you can count on TSL Australia operatives to help you get your shipments through customs in this port without any stress.

From here, we can easily ensure your cargo arrives safe and intact anywhere you want in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, or Adelaide.

Import by Air and Ocean Freight

Sometimes, you may need unique freight solutions. We artfully combine our air and sea freight forwarding services and tailor them in a way that meets whatever your needs might be perfectly.

TSL Australia gives you the best of both worlds, ensuring that you can bring in your shipment from anywhere in Italy to Australia with full confidence.

How TSL Australia Can Help Your Import Needs

Cargo shipment isn’t always as straightforward as it should be. And while you can power through it and get things done on your own, you have a business to run and may not always have the luxury of time.

TSL Australia is the partner you need who can take care of your shipping demands with the same fervour and dedication you would!

We understand just how vital good freight forwarding can be to any business and so offer a level of service and customer satisfaction you’d be more than happy to recommend!

If you’d like to know more about how we can improve your import from Italy to Australia shipping experience, don’t hesitate to contact us here!