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.
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.
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.
Stay ahead with ICE’s October Freight & Trade Update — covering Australia’s new UAE trade deal, major infrastructure shifts like Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel tolls, Asia-Pacific route expansions, port strikes in Europe, and global shipping overcapacity forecasts.
Freight forwarders act as logistics architects, optimising delivery times, preserving cargo integrity, cutting costs, and navigating customs to support international business success.
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.