China Ocean Freight Blank Sailings
There continues to be a capacity issue for ocean freight services particularly from China, shipping lines are still rolling out blank sailings.
2020-2021 Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)
The Dept. of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has released their proposed measures for the 2020-2021 Brown marmorated stink bug season.
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement
Australia and the United Kingdom have announced the commencement of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
Indonesia-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Indonesia and Australia are both members of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. Under this existing Free Trade Agreement most imports of Indonesia goods into Australia are entitled to duty free entry.
BMSB season ending soon
BMSB measures will cease for goods that arrive in Australian territory after 31 May 2020.
New temporary by-law: COVID-19 Response Goods
The Government has announced that they are gazetting a new by-law that provides for duty free importation of prescribed medical or hygiene products for use in the COVID-19 response.
Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)
Is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industries.
Blank Sailings and ocean services
While airfreight services continue to be reduced with the border restrictions, it is important to be aware that sea freight services are being affected by carriers running blank sailings to Australia.
SCC fully functional
Freight and Logistics have been declared an essential service so we are lucky enough to continue to operate albeit under strict health protocols.