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Market Update – January 2026
As we enter 2026, global supply chains remain finely balanced. Pre-Chinese New Year demand, evolving carrier network strategies, rising landside costs, and a series of interconnected global risk factors continue to shape freight outcomes for Australian and New Zealand importers and exporters. This update combines Seabridge’s on-the-ground operational intelligence with trusted market analysis to provide context, clarity and practical guidance for decision-makers navigating an increasingly complex logistics environment. Global market overview Pre-Chinese New Year (CNY) demand is accelerating, with carriers managing capacity through blank sailings, service realignments and early General Rate Increases (GRIs). The Drewry World Container Index has firmed… Read More
India-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ECTA) to commence 29 December 2022
Entry into force of the agreement before the New Year delivers a double bonus of two tariff cuts in quick succession: one as the agreement comes into effect and a second on 1 January 2023.
Urgent Action to Protect Against Khapra Beetle Infestation
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) is implementing urgent biosecurity actions to address the risk of khapra beetle. Khapra beetles pose a significant threat to Australian produce such as grains, rice, oilseeds and dried foodstuffs.
Australia Signs Digital Trade Agreement with Singapore
On 6 August, Australia and Singapore signed the Singapore-Australia Digital Economy Agreement (SADEA). The agreement will deliver practical improvements to lower costs and make it easier for exporters to do business.
Canada Levels Playing Field for Australian Winemakers
The Australian wine industry is celebrating the removal of discriminatory regulations in Canada that unfairly targeted Australian wine. According to Australian Trade Minister, Simon Birmingham, "Discriminatory measures have disadvantaged our wine exporters in Canada for a number of years now.”
Australian Government Revises Rules for Organic Exports
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has published the Consultation Draft Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules, 2020. The proposed rules aim to improve efficiencies in regulations governing the export of organic produce.
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