Trade Agreements

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%.

IA-CEPA Ratification Latest Win in Australian Trade
The ratification of the Indonesian-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) is the...