As of the 1st of September and until 30 April 2025 (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...
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has commenced industrial action across Qube's bulk and general ports across Australia with bans and limitations starting in Melbourne, Port Kembla and Brisbane. The MUA have unveiled a raft of work stoppages and bans with plans to escalate this industrial...
In a market-leading move, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially announced its plan to be the first international carrier to commence services at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) when it opens in late 2026. Whilst SIA already operates out of Sydney's Mascot International Airport, this...
Victoria has experienced the strongest export growth amongst Australian states over the past year, hitting a record high for the garden state of $17.6 billion for the June quarter and an overall increase of $2 billion for the year. This growth in the export of goods...
The New South Wales Government has confirmed that construction will commence in late 2024 on the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of the Inland Rail project. This project will stretch over 1600 kilometres, connecting Melbourne to Brisbane with a freight rail line via regional Victoria, New...
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced the expansion of the highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme which will now include the following commodities: New tyres Aircraft and aircraft parts Used machinery and machinery parts This change impacts all importers, approved arrangement class 19 accredited...
Businesses across Australia and Indonesia are positioned to benefit from the signing of an Authorised Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement (AEO MRA) between the two nations which will deliver a simplified customs process. In 2022-23, Indonesia was Australia's 13th largest two-way trading partner by value ($26.2...
The Port of Melbourne has signed a new renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) as it progresses along its path to sustainability via the usage of renewable energy. As of 1st July 2024, the Port of Melbourne now obtains over 60% of its electricity needs from renewable...
According to a recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRTU) there is a critical truck driver shortage across all business types and sizes in the Australian domestic trucking sector. Research shows that over 26,000 drivers are needed to fill the current gaps in...
The Inland Rail project, which is a 1600km freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, is currently underway, with completion due by 2027. Consisting of 12 sections, Inland Rail involves a combination of upgrades and improvements with the...