These constant increases have been driven by the global supply chain disruptions, due to the pandemic, port closures, congestion and more recently the Ukraine crisis.

Please be advised that China has been declared an emerging risk country for BMSB for the remainder of the 2021-22 BMSB season.

Air freight cargo capacity is going to continue to be very tight throughout 2022 and indications are that rates will remain on the high side.

Australia and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) claimed to be the most comprehensive free agreement that Australia has concluded other than with New Zealand.

In years gone by, we would just be updating you with the Chinese New Year (CNY) dates and the approximate last date whereby a container could be booked prior to CNY. Unfortunately, there is so much more happening at the same time as CNY that will affect your shipments.

With International trade challenges set to continue into 2022 it is important to take the time to review some lessons from 2021 as part of your 2022 planning.

Now is the time to plan your deliveries over this busy Christmas/holiday period. Many vessels are being delayed mid-transit due to port congestions and re-routing. If your company is closing during this time you will need to consider one of the following options….

1st November, 2021 Will there be more planes heading to Australia? It does look like some positive news on this

28th October, 2021 The ocean freight challenges we are all experiencing are difficult enough, but it is going to be