In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on:
- Federal Budget 2025/26: Changes to Fuel Tax Credits, infrastructure investment, and digital trade facilitation will affect freight costs, customs processes, and port screening technology.
- Post-Cyclone Alfred Recovery (Brisbane): Brisbane logistics operations are resuming but remain impacted by congestion, slow container discharge, and delivery scheduling limitations.
- Port Congestion & Blank Sailings: Ongoing vessel bunching and equipment shortages continue to affect global and Australian ports, with several carriers pulling capacity from the CN-AU trade lane.
- Global Vessel Reliability: Reliability improved to 54.9% in February, the highest since May 2024—but challenges persist.
- Australia–EU Free Trade Agreement: Implementation forecasted for early–mid 2027, with updates to follow as negotiations progress.
- Team Update: We warmly welcome Jane Rutherford to our operations team and celebrate the return of Troy Ross in a new Business Development role—great to have you both on board!
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