Australia
New Zealand Air Freight
Market Update – May 2025
Global supply chains continue to navigate a complex mix of softening demand, shifting trade flows, regulatory developments, and operational constraints. This month’s update outlines key trends across ocean and air freight markets, bunker pricing, port performance, and compliance.
Market Update – February 2025
Businesses across Australia and New Zealand continue to face a dynamic and evolving logistics environment. Significant shifts in ocean and air freight, persistent port congestion, and regulatory developments are reshaping global trade.
Market Update – September 2024
Ocean freight rates are riding a wave of volatility on Australia-New Zealand routes, with rising costs and port congestion creating a challenging landscape. Meanwhile, air freight demand is soaring, fueled by e-commerce and ongoing shipping disruptions. Seabridge is here to help you navigate these turbulent waters with strategic planning and early booking solutions for the peak season.
Airlines Ease International Air Cargo Crunch
Dozens of airlines have been remodelling their plane cabins, re-purposing passenger planes and adding international cargo services to their regular flight schedule.
Dozens of Domestic Flights Ready to Move Air Cargo
Last night, the Australian Government allocated $165 million to support a minimum network of domestic and regional air services.
Effective as of today, Virgin Australia is reinstating 64 weekly return flights for an eight-week period. Qantas has also added 59 passenger flights to their existing domestic services. They are now servicing all capital cities and 36 regional destinations.
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