20th June, 2025
Welcome to the June edition of Connected!
Staff update– Farewell to Sally & Welcome to Hayley
In April, we said farewell to Sally and welcomed Hayley to the Southern Cross Cargo team.
Sally has been an integral part of the business, playing a key role in the smooth transition of the Lynair Adelaide operations into SCC. Her contributions—ranging from supporting our ACCA, ISO, and HACCP accreditations to implementing Employment Hero—have left a lasting impact. While we were sad to see her go, we’re thrilled for what lies ahead in her well-earned retirement, which begins with an extended overseas adventure. Sally, thank you for your commitment and support—you will be truly missed!
At the same time, we were excited to welcome Hayley to our operations team. Joining us with a wealth of freight forwarding experience, Hayley has already proven herself to be a valuable and knowledgeable addition, providing fantastic support to Denis, Taffy, and Mark.
Please join us in thanking Sally for her dedication and warmly welcoming Hayley to the SCC family!
SCC Visibility and Tracking (NEO)
At SCC, shipment tracking and visibility has always been available—whether at shipment, purchase order, or SKU level—depending on how much detail you need.
We’re excited to announce the rollout of our new tracking system, NEO. Customer feedback during the trial phase has been excellent, with strong praise for its accuracy and ease of use. NEO provides a single, streamlined platform to communicate, share documents, and track shipments in real time.
We’re now pleased to extend NEO access to all of our customers.
Our NEO team, led by Mark Kleidon, will be in touch to demonstrate the system and ensure it’s tailored to enhance your international freight visibility.
Adelaide’s Premier 3PL & Storage Solution – Now with Office Space Available!
Our Adelaide Warehouse & Distribution Facility in Beverley, SA, is expanding to meet growing demand! With 4,000sqm of premium, temperature-controlled storage space. We now have 2,000sqm available to fill. We’re well-equipped to support your business needs. Certified under ISO9001 Quality Management System and HACCP for Food Safety, this facility is ideal for both B2B and B2C distribution – especially for temperature-sensitive goods.
We’re also excited to offer dedicated office space for rent, giving you the option to work alongside your stock. It’s the perfect solution for businesses wanting the feel of their own warehouse – but only paying for the space they use, without the labour overheads. Reach out to learn how our Adelaide team can support your 3PL and warehousing needs! sales@sccargo.com.au
SCC Sustainability Report
We’re proud to share that Southern Cross Cargo’s 2023–2024 Sustainability Report is now available to download at www.sccargo.com.au. This report highlights the meaningful progress we’ve made across key areas including reducing our environmental impact, enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening IT protocols, and supporting our team through ethical practices and professional development. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and building a more sustainable future for our industry and community.
U.S. Tariff June Update
Green Worldwide Shipping, our US partner has put together a Webinar on US tariffs for Steel and Aluminium, see details and link below to join on June 26th.
Struggling with the rapid changes to Section 232 for Steel and Aluminum? We’re here to help you navigate these and other compliance challenges.
Join Kate Rayer, LCHB, CCS, VP of Regulatory Trade Compliance at Green Worldwide Shipping, for a tactical webinar on:
➡️ Section 232 policy updates for steel & aluminum
➡️ U.S.-China trade truce details
➡️ U.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal tariffs & quotas for steel & aluminum
➡️ U.S.-India “Mission 500” framework to double bilateral trade
➡️ Outline of the recent CIT actions for IEEPA tariffs
➡️ Best practices and audit-readiness tips
LIVE WEBINAR | JUNE 26 | 12 PM EST
🎯 Submit your tariff questions in advance when you register!
✅ Register now: https://lnkd.in/graZm7Mc
Air freight update
New Services to add increased cargo capacity.
Virgin (VA) and Qatar Airways Alliance (QR)
Virgin Australia returns to international long-haul flying with its first Sydney–Doha flight on 12 June, connecting Australians to over 170 destinations through Qatar Airways’ network.
Ex Brisbane commence June 19th.
Ex Perth commences June 26th.
Ex Melbourne commences in December.
Whilst the focus is on benefits to passengers you can also expect increased cargo capacity on these routes.
If you jump in before June 30th they are offering some very nice discounts on International travel.
Congratulations to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways on these new services.
Qantas (QF)- new flights to Shanghai
Qantas has announced a new twice weekly freighter service from Sydney to Shanghai.
Commencing 26th June, flights will depart on Thursday and Saturday.
This service will further enhance the ability of Australian exporters to sell into the Chinese market.
Cathay Pacific (CX) to Increase Services from Brisbane and Perth
Starting October 26th, 2025, Cathay Pacific will operate two daily flights from both Brisbane and Perth to Hong Kong.
This boost to 14 weekly services from each city will significantly enhance cargo capacity on the route.
With Hong Kong as a key hub, the increased frequency also improves access to over 100 onward destinations across the CX global network.
Sea Freight Update
Rates from China to Australia have remained stable in recent weeks. While shipping lines have made several attempts to increase rates, softer seasonal volumes have kept these adjustments at bay. We expect this trend to continue through to mid-July, with a clearer picture of market conditions emerging by the end of the month. At SCC, we are not experiencing any issues with bookings or space availability.
Cargo from Europe continues to face extended lead times due to the ongoing Red Sea situation. Vessels are still rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope, adding approximately 14 days to traditional transit times.
