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Middle East airspace closures and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are impacting global air and ocean freight, tightening capacity and increasing transit times and costs. Australian importers and exporters should prepare for schedule volatility and rising freight rates….

Starting Monday, 1 December, trucking companies operating in Naples initiated an unannounced strike action. As of Tuesday, 2 December, this action escalated and spread to the Port of Salerno. Current Situation Sources in the field confirm that while this action was not officially scheduled, it has resulted in significant stoppages. Consequently, there is currently a near-total paralysis of movement affecting transport to and from port facilities, terminal gates, and empty terminal depots. Background & Cause The unrest stems from severe and frequent congestion on access roads serving these critical points. Last week, unions representing transport companies in Naples and Salerno issued a notice regarding…

With the landmark Australia‑United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) now in force, ICE is perfectly positioned to help clients tap into new opportunities across the Middle East and Australia….

Effective 8 September 2025, the Italian Government has implemented new regulations that reduce the allowable waiting time for full container load (FCL) pick-ups at supplier facilities….