Australian importers and exporters are facing rising port charges, tighter landside capacity, and ongoing global shipping volatility. This edition covers higher terminal handling costs, Fremantle access risks, weather-related disruptions, new EU carbon rules, US trade tariffs, Red Sea routing uncertainty, and fuel surcharge increases, all with direct impacts on freight costs, reliability, and planning.
Stay updated with ICE’s latest Freight & Trade Briefing — covering Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel opening, the ACCC’s push for waterfront reform as stevedore and landside fees hit record highs, WA’s new road safety enforcement package, the Beveridge Intermodal Precinct build kicking off, Thailand’s fuel export restrictions amid border tensions, looming feeder-vessel shortages despite mega-ship ordering, cautious Suez routing decisions, uneven global trade growth, and real-world shipping incidents reinforcing the value of marine insurance.
Discover the key freight and trade developments from April 2025, including Australia’s new port labour agreements, the end of the BMSB risk season, and global market shifts driven by U.S. tariffs and infrastructure changes in Mexico. Stay ahead with insights that matter to importers and exporters.
