A country's well being is directly related to the efficient economic mix of it's government's international trading policies and how domestic industries implement effective strategies to pursue those directions.

TPJ began operations in 1993 as a specialist professional enterprise assisting other organisations to achieve those goals in seeking offshore business development. Our foundation business activity was, and remains, IMPORT TRADE ADVISORY and EXPORT MANAGEMENT services, offered to clients involved in, or embarking upon, importing or exporting. This has a focus towards optimising concession schemes and incentives provided by Government (Federal and State) encouraging industry policy initiatives for the Australian economy in the global arena.

While these aspects remain as core commercial pursuits for TPJ, our network of business alliances and strategic affiliations, has evidenced diversification and a logical progression into every aspect of international trade - including being an IMPORTER AND EXPORTER IN OUR OWN RIGHT. Yes, that’s right – we have done it all – ourselves.

Based in Brisbane, Australia, TPJ is a firm under the directorship of Alister Robertson whose experience extends over thirty (30) years in this commercial sector throughout Australia and overseas. Alister has always been directly involved in the international freight forwarding and customs/port clearance activities. Career development has evidenced a move away from solely operational aspects to being an industry consultant for many Australian firms - both large and small.

Alister's formal qualifications include:-

Bachelor of Business (B.Bus.-Mktg.) majoring in International Marketing;
Diploma of Export Management (Dipl. Exp. Mgt.);
Professional Customs Broker, licenced under the Customs Act (Australia, 1901, as amended);

In recent years, Alister has held portfolios (or remains active) in many significant industry associations encouraging regional and international trade development, including:-

- Member, International Trade Council for Commerce Queensland (Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
- The Australian Institute of Export and College of International Business
- The World Trade Centre
- National and State Education Director for Customs Brokers Council of Australia Inc.
- Industry Teacher for nationally accredited Customs Brokers course, administered by Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Queensland
- Guest Lecturer for various University and College courses that focus on International Trade and Business.

TPJ and it's associates undertake activities in every aspect of international trade and so our staff can offer expertise or direction in areas from manufacturing to consumption, comprising:-

- Product research and development (R&D) including adaptability to global markets;
- Feasibility for offshore business;
- Strategic marketing and overseas market entry options - Agency, Distributorship, Licencing, Foreign Investment, Consortia;
- Trade delegations - organising and hosting representative business and/or educational groups, to and from Australia, "matching" and developing commercial relationships;
- Advice and assistance in attaining relevant government concessions or industry grants/subsidies;
- Training and professional education in international trade;
- Total landed costing analyses;
- Shipping, freight forwarding & transport logistics;
- Barrier and Port clearances.