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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.
Australia’s Illegal Logging Law Reforms
As of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.
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.
Seasonal Measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in Australia
As part of Australia's ongoing biosecurity efforts, the seasonal measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) will be enforced for targeted goods manufactured in, or shipped from, target risk countries. These measures apply to goods shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive) and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the same period.
Meeting 2023-24 BMSB Seasonal Measures in Australia
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has finalised the 2023-24 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) seasonal measures. BMSB seasonal measures apply to goods shipped from 1 September 2023 and arriving in Australian territory by 30 April 2024 (inclusive).
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.
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