Cross trade shipping allows Australian businesses to move goods directly between global markets without routing cargo through Australia. Learn how it works, key compliance considerations, and how ICE manages cross trade shipments end to end.
The global shadow fleet now exceeds 3,000 ageing vessels operating outside international rules, increasing risks of oil spills, collisions, and crew abandonment across global shipping.
Learn how split consignments work for machinery imports into Australia, when they apply, and how to avoid higher duties, misclassification, and customs delays.
Understand how the 2026 "front-loading" trend and surging intra-Asia rates are creating a volatile new reality for Australian importers and supply chains.
Learn about the hidden costs of supplier-booked freight, why Incoterms matter, and how smart importers can save money and stress by choosing the right shipping terms.
Director prosecuted after fatal crash; thousands of trucks checked. Learn the vital Chain of Responsibility (CoR) lessons for your importing and logistics business.
Reliability is everything in freight. But in 2025, one familiar industry tactic continues to test that reliability: the blank sailing, when carriers cancel or skip scheduled voyages to control capacity.
