Please note that our Auckland Office will be closed on Monday 27th October 2025 due to the public holiday in recognition of LABOUR DAY. The Auckland office will re-open for business on Tuesday 28th October 2025. We appreciate your understanding during this time....
Various shipping lines have announced a rate restoration (aka GRI) on the North East Asia (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan) to Australia trade. Applicable ETD 1st November 2025 @ USD 500 per TEU. This increase will apply on top of current rates subject to all applicable...
China has announced comprehensive export controls targeting advanced lithium-ion battery technologies, materials, and manufacturing equipment. Set to take effect on November 8, 2025, these regulations represent a significant shift in global battery supply chain dynamics. The controls will require exporters to obtain licenses for shipping...
FCL Stack run ins and outs will be phased out by 1 Jan 2026. Individual slots will be the only resource available to pick up and drop off units. From Jan 1 the slot cap will be removed entirely. By moving to this format for all carriers...
We have received the below advice overnight from our U.S. team. CBP operations: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to remain largely operational at ports of entry; cargo processing continues. Partner Government Agencies (PGAs): Coverage may be patchy and unpredictable (e.g., Departments of Agriculture and Transportation),...
Please note that our Sydney Office will be closed on Monday 06th October 2025 due to the public holiday in recognition of Labour Day and our Brisbane Office will also be closed on this day, due to the public holiday in recognition of the Kings Birthday. Both Offices...
The Australia – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A - UAECEPA) is now set to enter into force on 1 October 2025 according to the relevant websites of DFAT and the ABF. It will be Australia’s first FTA in the Middle – East and provides another...
Please note that our Perth Office will be closed on Monday 29th September 2025 due to the public holiday in recognition of the Kings Birthday. The Perth Office will re-open for business on Tuesday 30th September 2025. We appreciate your understanding during this time....
Please note that our Melbourne Office will be closed on Friday 26th September 2025 due to the public holiday in recognition of Friday before the AFL Grand Final. The Melbourne Office will re-open for business on Monday 29th September 2025. We appreciate your understanding during this time....
Typhoon Ragasa is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon with wind speeds of more than 200km per hour when the storm system enters the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) on Tuesday. Shenzhen Port will be closed on Sept 22. Its movement is complicated,...
