China’s major ports are experiencing increasing congestion as peak season gets underway, with Shanghai and Ningbo seeing delays of up to 10 days and 5 days respectively. Businesses moving freight from China should plan ahead, allowing additional lead time and submitting bookings and cargo forecasts early to secure capacity and minimise disruption.

The 2026/27 BMSB season commences on 1 September, with seasonal measures applying to certain goods imported from targeted risk countries. SCC can assist with confirming the applicable BMSB requirements for your shipments.

China–Australia freight market conditions continue to tighten, with freight rates now exceeding last year’s peak levels and vessel capacity remaining extremely limited. Our latest market update explains what’s driving the increases, what to expect in the coming months, and why securing vessel space early is more important than ever. Read the full update via the link below.

China–Australia FCL rates continue to rise amid ongoing capacity constraints, driven by strong export demand and vessel reallocations to other trades.

Freight conditions into Australia are being shaped by global disruptions well outside our trade lane, tightening capacity and impacting reliability. As a result, importers are facing ongoing space constraints and should plan ahead to avoid delays.

From 1 July 2026, the European Union will remove the €150 duty-free threshold on low-value imports, increasing costs and compliance requirements, particularly for eCommerce businesses.

The BMSB season is concluding on April 30th

Welcome to our April bulletin, where we share the latest updates across our operations, along with key insights into current freight market conditions.

Fuel surcharge updates across all modes of transport