Construction has commenced on a multi-million-dollar container depot at the Port of Mackay, Queensland, which is set to strengthen regional supply chain resilience, improve turnaround times and reduce logistics costs for regional exporters and importers. The 1.3-hectare facility will be the first of its kind in...
Australia has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for a two-year period which concludes at the end of 2027. A founding member of the IMO Council, Australia is currently the sole representative from the South Pacific region. To date, Australia has contributed prominently...
Worth $400M, the new Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) is now the largest operational terminal in Australia. Its usage aims to deliver benefits such as less traffic congestion, reduced risk of road accidents and damage, as well as lower vehicle emissions across the state’s transport networks. MIT will...
2025 saw total wine production in Australia reach 1.13B litres, increasing by 9% on last year but remaining 7% (89B litres) below the 10-year average. Over the same period, the national winegrape crush reached 1.57M tonnes, increasing by 11% but remaining 8% below the 10-year average...
DP World, Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), and state road authorities have announced upcoming fee increases which will be effective as of the 1st of January 2026. These will impact a range of terminal access, landside-related and transport costs across Australia. The revised fee charges include: ...
The new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) has reached a significant milestone with the first aircraft - the RFS Marie Bashir, touching down on the brand-new runway. This new airport will play a significant role in the movement of freight, increasing Sydney's air cargo capacity by around...
Wine has become a key issue in ongoing trade negotiations between Australia and India as the two nations work to conclude the second phase of the trade pact by the end of the year. Under the interim pact, tariffs on Australian wine priced above AU$5 (HK$25.21)...
The United States and Australia have signed a landmark bilateral framework, aimed at securing critical minerals and rare earths supply chains vital for defence, advanced manufacturing and clean-energy technologies. This multi-billion initiative includes multiple components from joint public and private investments in the mining and processing...
Australia's largest port container, The Port of Melbourne has partnered with the world's largest port container, the Port of Shanghai, in a bid to establish a Green Shipping Corridor between the two locations. The two parties will collaborate with industry partners to reduce the environmental impact...
One of Australia's largest exports to the US, beef, is among hundreds of food products now exempt from the 10% reciprocal tariffs imposed earlier this year by President Trump. This tariff exemption, signed by Executive Order on the 14th of November, provides ample opportunity for Australian...