US importers have had to significantly increase the level of bond protection required to cover anticipated tariffs. The rapid increase and ongoing volatility around tariff rates has resulted in a substantial financial impact on importers as they are required to predict the amount of tariffs they...
As of the 1st of September and until 30 April 2026 (inclusive), BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries between these dates and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the...
Whilst the EU was hopeful that wine and spirits would be excluded from the 15% tariff outlined by Trump, it has now been confirmed that these products will also be subject to the same rate. With the US the largest market for many European wine and...
The raft of tariffs announced by US President Trump have now started to take effect. Impacting over 90 countries, below is an overview of some of the rates as of the 7th of August 2025, as well as the status of ongoing negotiations: India: 50% ...
The 2025 Australian winegrape crush is estimated to be 1.57 million tonnes, 160,000 tonnes (11 percent) more than the 2024 crush, but 140,000 tonnes below the 10-year average of 1.71 million tonnes. The 2025 crush equates to around 1.1 billion litres of wine, which is in...
New Zealand’s Parliament Transport and Infrastructure Committee recently announced an inquiry into New Zealand's ports and maritime sector. This inquiry will examine the current state, challenges, and future opportunities of the sector in order to improve the performance of the sector overall and help benefit export...
The NSW Government has released a freight reform roadmap expected to create 235,000 jobs and boost the economy by $131.5 billion by 2061. The report, Delivering Freight Policy Reform in NSW, outlines short, medium and long-term actions to better integrate freight into the transport networks with...
Upgrades to the Grange Burn Bridge on the Henty Highway, Victoria have been completed, enabling heavier loads to travel safely along this main freight route, supporting forestry, wind farming, mineral sands and dairy production industries. These upgrades include strengthening the bridge and resurfacing the road, installing...
China has commenced work on a multi-billion-dollar railway through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan that will link China more closely with Europe, bypassing Russia. Whilst both Russia and China continue to be allies and are aligned on the global infrastructure-building Belt and Road Initiative, this rail connection is invaluable should...
It is speculated that import volumes across American ports will experience a rebound throughout July before the implementation of tariffs on the 1st of August. According to market reports, imports into the USA are expected to rise from 2.06 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June...