Shipping services are steadily resuming across The Red Sea with a mixture of regional, Asia-Middle East, India and Asia-Europe services passing through this trade route. The number of unique service versions across The Red Sea has doubled since Q3 2024, when there was an average...
New Zealand white wines have made a serious splash in China, riding a surge in demand that pushed imports up 136% by volume in July, as shipments from France, Australia and Chile slumped. According to the latest customs data, imports of New Zealand wine surged in...
A U.S. court has ruled that most of Trump's tariffs are illegal, undercutting the president's use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool. These tariffs - enacted using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) - are currently allowed to remain in place...
Following months of frontloading, U.S. retailers are pulling back on ordering for the rest of the year due to a slowing U.S. economy and higher tariff costs. Whilst volumes from Asia to the U.S. hit a six-month high in July, ahead of August tariff deadlines,...
The latest Drewry World Container Index (WCI) Index decreased 3% to US$2424 per 40-foot container this week. This decline and ongoing volatility began after US tariffs were announced in April, which caused rates to surge from May through early June. Subsequently, the market saw a heavy...
Victoria has announced a new Freight Plan that outlines key actions aimed at cutting emissions, boosting innovation and improving efficiency across Victoria's freight network. This plan establishes a clear direction for decarbonising the freight sector, improving infrastructure, and supporting smarter, more sustainable freight movements across the...
The Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne has enhanced its biodiversity protection technology through updated processes. VICT launched its rural tailgate inspection process late 2024 as a contribution to protecting Victoria's biodiversity at the Port of Melbourne and is now also able...
One of the unexpected outcomes of the Trump's tariff negotiations with China was the reshaping of global trade flows which appear to be trending in China's favour as they export towards other markets. In addition, whilst the global shipping sector reflects a somewhat unexpected resilience, US...
Chinese shipping companies are said to be adjusting their routes and potentially shifting to alliance partners to avoid new US port fees targeting Chinese built, owned or operated vessels. This new fee regime targeting China-linked vessels is scheduled to commence rollout in October 2025. This will...
The South Australian Government has announced a $3.9 million support package for local wine exporters over the next two years. The program, which will be developed in partnership with the South Australian wine industry, will focus on delivering strong commercial outcomes and building South Australia's recognition...