Market Update

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
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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.
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Market Update – July 2025

This month, we explore the latest rate movements, carrier performance, biosecurity updates, and macroeconomic trends shaping freight markets globally.
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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.
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Market Update – March 2025

Global logistics continues to evolve, with fluctuating freight rates, geopolitical tensions rising, and new trade regulations impacting supply chains. This month’s update provides a comprehensive view of ocean and air freight trends, schedule reliability shifts, and critical developments across Australia and New Zealand.
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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.
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