Our Services

Houda Trading Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based import, export and wholesale trading company. We help Australian businesses buy and sell goods across borders with clear pricing, careful supplier checks and dependable documentation from first enquiry to final delivery.

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What We Do

Every engagement is tailored to your product, market and budget. Below are the six core services we deliver for importers, exporters and wholesalers throughout Australia.

Freight containers moving through an international logistics hub

Import Services

We manage the buying side of your supply chain, from placing purchase orders with overseas manufacturers through to goods arriving at your door or warehouse.

  • Landded cost estimates covering freight, duties and taxes
  • Purchase order management and production tracking
  • Coordination with licensed customs brokers for clearances
  • Delivery to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or regional destinations
Textile rolls prepared for export shipment

Export Services

We help Australian producers and manufacturers sell into overseas markets with properly prepared documentation and realistic timelines.

  • Buyer identification and introductions in target markets
  • Export documentation including commercial invoices and packing lists
  • Guidance on Incoterms 2020 and suitable delivery terms
  • Support with certificates of origin and free trade agreement concessions
Trade documentation and planning on a business desk

Sourcing & Supplier Verification

Choosing the right supplier is the difference between a smooth order and an expensive mistake. We vet manufacturers before you commit capital.

  • Shortlisting of vetted factories and trading houses
  • Sample evaluation and reference checks
  • Negotiation of pricing, minimum order quantities and lead times
  • Background checks on business registrations and export history
Packed goods staged for shipment in a warehouse

Freight & Customs Coordination

We arrange sea and air freight through trusted partners and keep your paperwork in order so shipments clear without avoidable delays.

  • Full container, less than container load and air freight options
  • HS tariff classification advice for duty planning
  • Customs and biosecurity documentation prepared in advance
  • Shipment tracking with regular status updates
Retail-ready consumer goods at the point of sale

Wholesale & Distribution

For businesses that need goods moving domestically, we arrange storage and distribution so stock reaches customers and retailers on schedule.

  • Access to warehousing partners in Victoria and interstate
  • Bulk purchasing and consolidation of mixed orders
  • Wholesale supply of consumer goods, textiles and hardware lines
  • Pallet, carton and palletised freight coordination
Modern commercial premises housing trade operations

Trade Advisory & Compliance

New to importing or entering a new market? We provide practical advice so you understand the costs, rules and risks before you trade.

  • Market entry assessments for new products and regions
  • Labelling, packaging and Australian compliance guidance
  • Biosecurity import permit considerations for agricultural goods
  • Risk management for currency, lead time and supplier concentration

How We Work

Our five-step process keeps every trade engagement transparent and predictable, whether you are importing one container or building an ongoing supply program.

  1. 1. Enquiry & Consultation

    Tell us what you need to buy or sell, your volumes and your timeline. We respond with an honest assessment of feasibility and indicative costs.

  2. 2. Sourcing & Quotation

    We approach vetted suppliers or buyers, compare offers and present you with clear options including freight, duties and our service fee.

  3. 3. Sampling & Verification

    Where relevant, we arrange samples and confirm supplier credentials before any deposit is paid, so you know exactly what you are buying.

  4. 4. Ordering & Compliance

    We manage the purchase order, payment terms, contract details and all customs, biosecurity and certification paperwork ahead of shipping.

  5. 5. Shipping & Aftercare

    Your goods are booked, tracked and delivered. After arrival we follow up on any warranty, shortage or replacement issues with the supplier.

Industries We Trade In

Our experience spans a range of product categories commonly moved through the Port of Melbourne and Melbourne Airport:

Consumer Goods

Housewares, homewares, packaging and general merchandise for retailers and online sellers.

Textiles & Apparel

Fabrics, clothing and finished textile products sourced from established manufacturing regions.

Hardware & Building Supplies

Tools, fittings and construction materials for trade suppliers and distributors.

Ready to Move Goods With Confidence?

Request a no-obligation quote and we will come back to you with a clear scope, timeline and cost breakdown. Prefer to talk it through first? Email us and we will arrange a time.

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