Australia
New Zealand Trade Agreements
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
Market Update – November 2025
Global trade has remained resilient through November 2025, with firm ocean rates, tight capacity and ongoing schedule variability across key Asia–Pacific supply chains. This update provides a clear overview of current sea and air freight conditions, port congestion in Australia and New Zealand, biosecurity and regulatory developments, and the outlook heading into early 2026.
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-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.
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...
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%.
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