China has granted zero-tariff treatment to all South African exports, including wine, under a landmark bilateral economic partnership agreement. This makes South Africa the 33rd African nation to secure full zero-tariff access to China under this framework. This agreement removes tariffs on South African wine imports,...
According to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) in Scotland, scotch whisky exports have fallen in the face of tariffs, with shipment volumes down 15% between May and December 2025. The 10% tariff has impacted all Scotch whisky categories and whilst the US remains the industry's most...
A social media account, affiliated with Chinese broadcaster CCTV, Yuyuan Tantia, has announced that China may potentially launch an investigation into French wines or impose reciprocal tariffs on EU products if the French government pushes for tariffs on Chinese goods. This is in response to a...
Construction has commenced on a multi-million-dollar container depot at the Port of Mackay, Queensland, which is set to strengthen regional supply chain resilience, improve turnaround times and reduce logistics costs for regional exporters and importers. The 1.3-hectare facility will be the first of its kind in...
Australia's Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has signed a 26-year extension to its existing contract with the Port of Melbourne to operate and manage the port's Webb Dock East terminal. The lease extension, from 2040 to 2066, comes amidst VICT's current US$165 million expansion of its...
The latest Drewry World Container Index (WCI) Index decreased 1% to $1,933 per 40ft container this week. This was primarily due to a decline in rates on the Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. The following trade routes experienced decreases: Shanghai-Rotterdam (-1%), Shanghai-Genoa (-3%), Shanghai-Los Angeles (-1%)...
The Trump administration has released its Maritime Action Plan, which provides a roadmap for the revival of U.S. shipbuilding and other maritime businesses. The plan calls for establishing maritime prosperity zones to bolster investment, reforming workforce training and education, implementing deregulatory measures, expanding the fleet of...
Hutchison Ports (Sydney & Brisbane Terminals) have announced changes to the terms surrounding their Landside and Ancillary Charges, effective from 20th April 2026. These will impact Sydney and Brisbane terminals and include changes to the infrastructure levies, terminal access charges and ancillary fees. These changes have been...
After two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) have signed a trade deal that will see tariffs reduced across a range of European exports such as wine, spirits, beer and more. This deal will see tariffs on EU wine drop from 150% to...
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced that as of February they will move to electronic refunds which will be issued directly into designated bank accounts using Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic transfers. Cheque refunds will no longer be available. The move to electronic refunds will...