Commercial Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Customs Broker, Export Freight, Customs Clearance
Company Profile
In 1949, Norm Bollinger opened Bollinger Shipping Agency, a humble commercial shipping company boasting only two clients. Today, although our personal services, client portfolio and global reach have expanded, we remain committed to delivering personalised service. In fact, we are proud to state that today, after six decades of freight forwarding and customs brokering our first two clients remain loyal customers.
A Family First Business
As the principles of fine personalised service remain the same, so too does the Bollinger logo that Norm Bollinger originally created on a napkin when the company began operation over six decades ago. While Norm still remains active in the day to day running of the business, his twin sons Barry and Brian Bollinger have adopted the roles of Managing Director and Company Director respectively. Between Brian’s wife, Heather Bollinger, Brian’s son, Adam, and Barry’s two children, Matthew and Melanie, three generations of Bollinger’s continue to work to expand and improve our customs brokerage and freight forwarding business.
Our company was founded on and continues to operate on the sound principles of basic Christian work ethics.We also constantly strive to ensure that the family first attitude we take to business operations internally is transferred to the everyday handling of consignments for our loyal customer base. Be it the export of freight, the import of freight, customs brokering or the organisation of tariff concessions, we treat every customer’s requirements with professionalism and care.
To import freight, export freight by air or sea or enquire about commercial shipping, international airfreight or customs clearance, contact the Bollinger team today on (02) 9980 1364.
An Evolving Business
As a specialist customs broker, the Bollinger team has steadily grown, both in size and in efficiencies in the day to day running of the business. Utilising latest technology, including a fully integrated computer network, we’re able to streamline each client’s freight forwarding and customs brokering requirements.
Valuing the environment as we do, and understanding that freight forwarding and commercial shipping play a significant role in the emission of carbon dioxide, Bollinger aims, through our business, and through our initiatives, to reduce the carbon footprint of our clients. As a major supporter of the largest private tree planting venture in the Central Tablelands of NSW, the Bollinger team is actively giving back to the environment.
Our services today include:
Freight Forwarding
Bollinger deals predominantly with the import of freight into Australia and the export of freight internationally. Bollinger handles both sea freight and international airfreight.
Customs Brokering
As a customs broker, Bollinger Shipping Agencyorganises Customs and Quarantine clearances, facilitates communication between government authorities and our customers and prepares applications for Customs Tariff Concessions where applicable.
To learn how Bollinger can provide tariff concessions and customs clearance to help your business import and export freight easily and efficiently, call (02) 9980 1364 today or submit a contact form.
Bollinger Staff
Mr Norman Bollinger
Mr Norman Bollinger is the founding customs broker of the company. He is in semi-retirement but he continues to have an active involvement in a consultative role and also assists with applications for Tariff Concessions. Barry and Brian are his twin sons. bollinger@bollinger.com.auMr Barry Bollinger
Mr Barry Bollinger (Brian's Twin Brother) is the Managing Director and he also co-ordinates our Import Freight Forwarding. He has been with us since 1992 (after spending 15 years in Papua New Guinea,as a science teacher, then a high school Headmaster and then an Inspector). Barry also conducts market research to assist our clients with sourcing new supplier's and markets. barry@bollinger.com.auMr Brian Bollinger
Mr Brian Bollinger is a Customs Broker and Company Director and has been with the company since 1972 and oversaw all aspects of our operation. Brian has built up a wealth of knowledge and can still be relied upon to give sound advice on even the most unusual enquiries. (Brian is currently on extended sick leave and we hope he will be back with us soon.) Brian@bollinger.com.auMr Matt Bollinger
Mr Matthew Bollinger (Barry's son) is one of the Company Directors. Matthew also heads our Customs Clearence Department. He has been with Bollinger's in a full time capacity since 2002. He is a graduate of Newcastle University's School of International Business Studies. In addition he is also a graduate of RMC Duntroon. Prior to joining the company, Matthew worked overseas in various development banking, engineering and education posts. As well as Army Reserve commitments Matthew plays for the local rugby union team and enjoys a variety of outdoor persuits, including being co-owner of KoTrek (Guided Kokoda Treks) www.kotrek.com Matt@bollinger.com.auMr Peter Willars
Mr Peter Willars is our Export Manager. He has been with Bollinger Shipping Agency since 1983 and has built up a vast amount of experience. He is a most capable operator and co-ordinates all our export freight movements out of Australia as well as our cartage and deliveries in Australia. exports@bollinger.com.auMrs Heather Bollinger
Mrs Heather Bollinger (Brian's wife) looks after the Accounts Department for Bollinger Shipping Agency. Heather was previously a Math's Teacher before joining Bollinger Shipping Agency. accounts@bollinger.com.auMrs Jamie Murray
Jamie has been working with Bollinger Shipping Agency since December 2006 and she has gained solid experience in a wide range of the difference facets of the business and industry. She is in the process of completing the National Customs Brokers Course (CBFCA), which she started in 2008, to enable her to sit the Customs Broker's Exam late in 2011. She also has completed her Diploma in Business (Marketing), at Macleay College in 2005. Please contact Jamie if you have any concerns in regards to the following:Customs Compiling
Documentary Requirements
Customs Entry & Quarantine Status
UPDATE: Jamie has recently married! We wish her well with her new husband, Brendan. jamie@bollinger.com.au
Mr Brendan Murray (Part Time Casual)
Brendan assists with record keeping and data entry and also assists Simon with Import Forwarding. Brendan is studying at Macquarie University, and is currently pursuing his Honours Degree in the field of Continental Philosophy specialising in Heideggerian environmental ethics.Ms Kennes Xue
Ms Kennes Xue has been with the company since 2005. She assists in our Customs Clearance, exports and Accounts sections and joined Bollingers after gaining her BA and valuable experience in the shipping industries. Kennes also speaks Mandarin & Cantonese. kennes@bollinger.com.auMs Erica Daly
Erica joined the company early in 2008 and works in our Inward Sea Freight Department. She processes the clearance of bills of lading through shipping companies, helps arrange cartage, checking of shipping documents, payment of shipping company charges and coordinates Interstate Shipments. Erica@bollinger.com.auMr Zsolt Kollanyi
Zsolt Kollanyi has been with us since 2007. He is our delivery driver who is also our qualified film editor. Zsolt performs a host of duties and is our front man at the wharves, airport, bonds, in dealings with Customs, Quarantine, shipping companies etc as well as collecting and delivering freight. He comes with a vast experience in the transport industry. van@bollinger.com.auHolly Carre
Holly Carre started with us in June 2008, as our administrative assistant and came to us with a background in fashion design. Holly is now pursuing studies in Accounting and works in the Accounts department at Bollinger Shipping Agency. holly@bollinger.com.auSimon Barlow
Simon Barlow started with us in June 2008. He has a Degree in Information Science and training in commerce. He has worked in various accounting firms and has experience in the logistics industry. Simon arranges Import Freight Forwarding for our clients. forwarding@bollinger.com.auMr Adam Bollinger (Part Time Casual)
Adam Bollinger is a registered Nurse and ambulance officer who helps as our relief driver when needed. Adam is Brian's son.Mr James Joiner (Part Time Casual)
James Joiner helps as our casual driver when needed.Miss Melanie Bollinger (Part Time Casual)
Melanie is our part time clerical assistant and our Newcastle rep. She obtained her Bachelor of Education/Arts, from Newcastle University.Mel is Barry's daughter.Mrs Bonnie Bollinger (Part Time Casual)
Bonnie is our part-time archives manager and more importantly caters our Friday afternoon staff, friends and any passing clients BBQ and drinks. Bonnie is Barry's wife.Ms Stephanie Hickson
Ms Stephanie Hickson is our Casual Accounts Assistant whom recently joined the team in August 2010. She is also undertaking full time study at Macquarie University, majoring in Accounting & Commercial Law.