The Australian federal government has announced the dedication of $45 million worth of funding towards 19 priority freight-route safety upgrades, with $25 million allocated to the Bridges Renewal program and the subsequent $20 million allocated to the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). The Bridges...
The 2023-24 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season officially ended as of the 1st of May 2024. Goods shipped on board or vessels departing from BMSB-identified target risk countries will no longer be subject to the BMSB seasonal measures, such as seasonal pest inspection...
Hutchison Ports Hutchison Ports has announced an increase to their Landside and Storage Tariffs. These tariffs will become effective as of the 13th of May 2024 and will apply to their Brisbane and Sydney ports. VICT fee increases Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has invited submissions under the...
As of 3 June 2024, Australian businesses exporting to the European Union (EU) will need to fulfill additional data requirements. As part of the upcoming third release of the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2), all cargo that is discharging, transhipping in the EU, Northern Ireland,...
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) have announced that they will formally join forces to strengthen workers' power at ports across both nations. This formal arrangement, representing tens of thousands of maritime workers, is a natural evolution for both...
Industrial action continues to impact DP World Brisbane terminal as the Electrical Trades Union strikes for a better pay deal, with the goal of receiving the same pay increases recently negotiated by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). Whilst DP World is adamant there is no...
The Australian Government has announced a revised model of agricultural commodity contributions to be paid towards the broader Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL). This Levy will be introduced to help fund the cost of Australia's biosecurity activities including the maintenance of operational and technical functions, the Indigenous...
This week has seen the Chinese government release an interim recommendation that the duties on wine are no longer necessary. This recent announcement has raised hopes that the removal of the tariffs which hit peaks of 200% on wine and resulted in Australia's annual wine exports...
Patrick Terminals has announced the below proposed fee increases which is part of its Landside and Ancillary Charges. These fees contribute to their Landside Investment Overview, which is an investment program worth $350 million aimed at supporting the provision of efficient landside service levels for...
The International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) is calling for the establishment of a dedicated regulatory body: an Australian Maritime Commission. Outlined in a three-point plan, IFCBAA recommends that the regulatory body hold certain powers, which include, but are not limited to: stevedore...