Australian Imports

07 Dec From WA to China: direct route to increase trade

Posted at 13:24h in Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Australian Ports, China, Global Trade by susan pop 0 Comments

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A new direct freight service between Shanghai and Fremantle ports is set to boost trade between Western Australia and China, its largest trading partner, reducing shipment time from 30 days to 14 days. This new “direct” route effectively removes the need to discharge cargo at the...

29 Sep Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) seasonal measures

Posted at 22:44h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, BMSB Season by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

29 Sep Singapore Airlines first to launch services at Western Sydney International Airport

Posted at 22:32h in Air Freight, Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Singapore Airlines, Western Sydney International Airport by susan pop 0 Comments

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In a market-leading move, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially announced its plan to be the first international carrier to commence services at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) when it opens in late 2026. Whilst SIA already operates out of Sydney's Mascot International Airport, this...

29 Sep August sees the expansion of the highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme

Posted at 22:18h in Australia, Australian Imports, DAFF, Global Trade by susan pop 0 Comments

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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced the expansion of the highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme which will now include the following commodities: New tyres Aircraft and aircraft parts Used machinery and machinery parts This change impacts all importers, approved arrangement class 19 accredited...

05 Aug Truck driver shortage could prove searing for supply chain

Posted at 11:42h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Australian Trucking Sector by susan pop 0 Comments

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According to a recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRTU) there is a critical truck driver shortage across all business types and sizes in the Australian domestic trucking sector. Research shows that over 26,000 drivers are needed to fill the current gaps in...

05 Aug Inland rail project to enhance national supply chain

Posted at 11:39h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Rail by susan pop 0 Comments

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The Inland Rail project, which is a 1600km freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, is currently underway, with completion due by 2027. Consisting of 12 sections, Inland Rail involves a combination of upgrades and improvements with the...

05 Aug DAFF launches AusTreat: A new biosecurity treatment provider scheme

Posted at 11:36h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Biosecurity, BMSB Season by susan pop 0 Comments

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The 1st of July saw the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) launch AusTreat: a new initiative aimed at ensuring imported goods undergo proper biosecurity treatment before entering Australia. AusTreat is a holistic integrated scheme that will enable a more efficient and future-ready biosecurity system,...

05 Aug New date set for self-assessed clearance charges

Posted at 11:34h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, DAFF, Department of Agriculture, Fees and Charges by susan pop 0 Comments

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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued a further update to inform members that the new date for self-assessed clearance (SAC) charges has been delayed until the 1st of October 2024. This revised commencement date will allow the industry and DAFF to work...

14 Jul VICT raises infrastructure charges per container

Posted at 15:19h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Fees and Charges, VICT by susan pop 0 Comments

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Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has announced an increase to their infrastructure charge per full container, effective from 1 July onwards. This charge will apply to full import and export containers and will help VICT maintain and enhance their efficiency as they have continued to deliver a sub 37-minute...

14 Jul Federal Budget Announcements

Posted at 14:44h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Federal Budget by susan pop 0 Comments

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On 14 May 2024, the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2024-25 Federal Budget for 2024-25. Outlined below is a high-level summation of the announcements relevant to trade, biosecurity, infrastructure and logistics: Trade Removal of 'nuisance tariffs' The Budget confirmed the earlier announcement by Government that it will...