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.
Urgent insights for Aussie shippers: Middle East conflict, Strait of Hormuz, and US-China tariffs are causing significant disruptions in global supply chains. Protect your shipments from disruption with these 7 strategies.
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.