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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Terminals across Australia are operating in adherence to schedules, with only minor delays being experienced in certain locations: Patrick Terminals are experiencing minimal delays of 0.5 days in Brisbane and Melbourne, with an average one-day delay in Sydney and two days in Melbourne. DP World...