Following the raft of tariffs announced in April, the global trade landscape continues to shift with a plethora of tariffs due to be finalised and announced on the 1st of August 2025. With negotiations continuing between the USA and countries across the globe still underway, below...
Auckland Airport has announced the development of a new cargo precinct. With over 85% of New Zealand's air cargo market currently spread out across the airport, this $30.7 million investment into the airport's transport network will future proof Auckland's cargo capacity and increase efficiency as all...
Recent research shows that in 2024, whilst wine consumption volumes declined by 3% to 2.3 billion 9-litre cases in 2024, the total value increased by 1% to US$191 billion, with both volume and value forecast to reduce slightly by 1% per year through to 2029. These...
Pilbara Ports has released a strategic 'Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub' roadmap to establish Australia's first clean marine fuel bunkering hub, positioning the region as a global leader in low-carbon shipping. The roadmap outlines a vision to supply bulk carriers with alternative fuels like ammonia, which...
Western Australia's 2025-26 State Budget will deliver a $204 million cash injection to further invest in the development and enhancement of WA's port infrastructure. The initiatives span numerous geographic locations and include The Port of Fremantle which will receive $88 million for upgrades on the Inner...
The latest Drewry World Container Index (WCI) Index decreased 7% to US$3279 per 40-foot container this week. It is a sign that the recent surge in imports to the US, which occurred after the temporary halt of higher US tariffs, will fail to have the...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing 18 rule changes aimed at simplifying regulatory compliance for truck drivers and motor carriers, which will be subject to a 60-day comment period. These rules include, but are not limited to: self-reporting requirements, vehicle examination reports, railroad...
The Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan, the world's largest port in terms of cargo throughput, has announced it will create green shipping corridors with 3 European ports: Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven (Germany) and Valencia in Spain. These projects will work in conjunction with shipping lines, cargo owners, energy...
Wangaratta Station precinct is the latest enhancement delivered as part of the Inland Rail project which aims to provide the infrastructure required to run double-stacked freight trains from Victoria up to Parkes, NSW by 2027. An upgraded railway station, Wangaratta marks a significant step forward in...
As mentioned in our previous newsletters, Trump has announced a series of tariffs on a multitude of nations in his quest to boost American manufacturing and industry. With the imminent deadline for tariff negotiations upon us on the 9th of July, outlined below is an...