A more detailed examination of the Australia-China rates shows a slight recovery in spot rates in the third week of October, after several weeks of (mostly) falls. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index increased slightly to USD 4052/FEU, up from USD 3932/FEU in the week prior, and...
The Victorian Government’s $964 million road maintenance blitz kicks off this month, with major repairs to commence on one of the state’s most important freight connections: the Sunraysia Highway in Lascelles. This path links grain and produce farms from around the region to key domestic...
Australia and Canada have announced an expansion of their international air transport agreement which will see unlimited cargo flights between the two nations between all access points and enhance the operational flexibility for each country’s airlines. This is a significant expansion of the agreement and it...
The re-entry of Australian wine into mainland China has helped exports grow by 34% in value, reaching AU$2.39 billion in the 12 months to September 2024. Volume exports were also up by 7%, amounting to 643 million litres over the same period. This represents the highest...
The New South Wales Government has announced a Regional Network East/West Uplift (RNEW) program which is a 10-year investment pipeline that aims to develop improved regional rail for both freight and passengers. A key element of this program is the improvement of the Country Regional Network...
The Australian Government has imposed embargoes on Turkish Airlines which has impacted freight services operating from or via Turkey. The injunctions have sanctioned all cargo services provided by Turkish Airlines and Australian financial institutions are restricted from processing transactions with the airline, complicating any payment processes. These...
Qantas Freight has officially become the first freight airline to operate at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport's (WSI) 24-hour Cargo Precinct. The precinct will increase Sydney's air cargo capacity by around 33 per cent upon opening and provide dedicated access to nearby freight and logistics centres, with...
Last month the Chinese-leased Darwin Port signed a "friendly cooperation" agreement with Shenzhen Port in Southern China to support a closer relationship and boost trade opportunities. This non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aims to increase trade links between both strategic maritime gateways, boost trade opportunities and...
As of the 1st of September and until 30 April 2025 (inclusive), BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries between these dates and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the...
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has commenced industrial action across Qube's bulk and general ports across Australia with bans and limitations starting in Melbourne, Port Kembla and Brisbane. The MUA have unveiled a raft of work stoppages and bans with plans to escalate this industrial...