Ocean freight lead times are generally longer than previously experienced. It’s not that the vessels have gotten slower, rather delays being experienced at most major shipping ports are causing the late entry to nominated ports of vessels.

As a flow-on effect of these shipping delays and issues with equipment capacity, container detention costs are rising at an unprecedented rate.

Southern Cross Cargo are very pleased to be supporting the mental health charity Gotcha4Life.

Airfreight rates are coming under increased pressure globally as a result of several contributing factors.

The upward spike in ocean freight rates has and continues to be damaging for many importers. An analysis of industry news and updates is indicating that the rates and space challenges are set to continue throughout 2022.

Effective August 1st 2021, the Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment (DAWE) has advised that the new packing declarations are required for all sea freight.

The Dept. of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has released their proposed measures for the 2021-2021 Brown marmorated stink bug season.

We’ve been advised of further MUA Industrial Action which is planned this week at Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle ports.

15th July, 2021 The aim of COR is to make sure everyone in the supply chain shares responsibility for ensuring