Middle East War and effects on global shipping

As the Middle East conflict enters its third week, significant impacts are being felt on global shipping and airfreight movements. With some 400,000 teu’s (twenty foot equivalent units) currently stranded on vessels in the Middle East, those containers are basically out of operation and may have an effect on the

Given the developments in the Middle East War and the effect it is having on fuel prices, global oil prices have risen sharply with substantial cost increases across Australia. The diesel fuel cost has risen to over $ 2.50/litre over the past two (2) weeks. As one of our major factors in transport operating costs,

China Rate Levels: We are pleased to advise that ocean rates from China ports have taken some substantial cuts over the last two (2) weeks, we saw some good reductions in mid-February and again from 1st March, 2026. In the last 24 hours we have received three (3) updates from various carriers to the East …

The Military action undertaken over the weekend in the Middle East has caused major disruption to freight and passengers. The Middle East is a critical global aviation hub connecting Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania. Widespread airspace closures and airport disruptions are now having global ripple effects, includi

ICS Log-In Performance Issues: The ICS system is currently experiencing performance issues, resulting in an unplanned disruption to messaging. Clients submitting the following declarations are affected: Full Import Declaration (FID) Long Form Self-Assessed Clearance (LFSAC) Short Form Self-Assessed Clearance (SFSA

European Weather Conditions: Severe winter weather is impacting inland transport and port operations across Northern Europe at present. These conditions are affecting port operations and delays to vessel departures, as well as delaying many trucking schedules across the region. Our European agents are monitoring t

Many Importers are experiencing long delays in the processing of their containers by the ABF. This is leading to unnecessary charges such as container detention and wharf storage , not to mention the delay in receiving their goods . The ABF ( Australian Border Force ) is aware of these delays and have taken steps

Airline Cargo Terminal Rates: Airline Cargo Terminal Operators have announced cost increases at all Australian international air terminals from 1st January, 2026. Airline Document Fees will increase by $ 2.00/shipment and Airline Handling/Transfer fees will increase by $ 0.02/kg.   Container Terminal Cost Inc

DP World have announced they have closed their Brisbane terminal due to critical power infrastructure to four of the Automated Stacking Cranes that have been damaged during civil works, resulting in power disruption and significant delays to container movements. Their teams are implementing back-up power solutions

Charcoal has been linked to several serious fires on container vessels—mainly because it hasn’t always been declared correctly or handled safely. To reduce the risk, the IMO is updating the IMDG Code, and new rules will apply from 2025. Here’s what shippers need to know: 1. Charcoal Must Be Declared as Dange