Market Update

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.
India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)

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.
Australian PM Scott Morrison and Indonesian President Joko Widodo Discuss IA-CEPA

IA-CEPA Set To Take Effect in Early July

The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) will enter into force on July 5, 2020...
2018 Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon Steven Ciobo, and Peru’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Tourism, Mr Eduardo Ferreyros, sign the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Peru-Australia FTA Provides New Opportunities For Exporters

The Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement entered into force on February 11, 2020. PAFTA has immediately eliminated 95.4% of Peruvian tariffs on Australian exports. By 2025, this will have climbed to over 99%.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo visiting Australia to discuss IA-CEPA

IA-CEPA Ratification Latest Win in Australian Trade

The ratification of the Indonesian-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) is the...
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