Free trade and food security, focus of South East Asia panel
A PANEL on trade in the South East Asia region has heard that free trade agreements remain relevant, even in an increasingly bipolar global environment. The panel session, part of...
ACCC clears Hapag’s ZIM takeover
THE ACCC has given the nod to Hapag-Lloyd’s takeover, via the 100% acquisition of outstanding shares and voting rights, of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. The Commission was...
Trade policy shifts less disruptive than predicted, economist says
TARIFFS announced by the Trump administration early last year together with geopolitical strife have seemingly been less disruptive of global trade than predicted, according to...
Global trade “changing rapidly”, ag minister says
FEDERAL agriculture minister Julie Collins says a streamlined, competitive grain export sector is crucial given big changes occurring in the global trade environment. Speaking at...
Trade focus of Australia/Singapore joint protocol
AUSTRALIA and Singapore have signed a new protocol on economic resilience and essential supplies under the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The protocol is expected to...
Fertiliser alert as MidEast ructions again block shipments
THE AUSTRALIAN Fertiliser Corporation has urged buyers to remain cautious about fertiliser availability, despite Australia having secured sufficient urea supplies to carry through...
Farmers rail against Trump tariffs
THE NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says it is “deeply disappointed” in the United States’ decision to impose a new 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, replacing the existing...
Trade strategy highlights “purposeful shift”, Qld minister says
REENERGISING Queensland’s presence on the global stage is a key element of the state government’s Strategy 2026-2032, trade minister Ros Bates says. The government’s strategy...
INSIGHT: Strategic and legal status of Bab el-Mandeb
RECENT reports that Iran has requested Houthis forces to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have once again exposed the fragile security architecture governing critical international...
Court backs DP World crane technology upgrade
A FEDERAL Court has backed DP World’s plan to introduce new crane‑automation technology at Fremantle. It marks a significant step forward in the stevedore’s national modernisation...
Middle East conflict boosts air freight demand
SUPPLY chain shock caused by the war in the Middle East is expected to see shipper long-term rates rise between 5% and 15% for the 2026 calendar year, freight analyst Xeneta says....
Sheep meat exporters seek Indian opportunities
ACCELERATING development of India’s market for lamb is the aim of a $250,000 grant provided to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). The MLA grant comes via the Commonwealth...
AMSA's Greg Witherall talks, safety, seafarer welfare and tech
GREG Witherall says formative experiences growing up by the sea in Canada’s Newfoundland province have shaped his values in working with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority....
OPINION: Strait of Hormuz blockades, cargo fees and impact upon supply chains
THE US plans to seize the Strait of Hormuz and reimpose a blockade on ships entering and departing Iranian ports. It also plans to impose a 20% fee for all cargo shipped through...
Record seizures highlight intensified crackdown on illicit tobacco
NEW data shows the Australian Border Force (ABF) continues to deliver significant results in disrupting illicit tobacco supply chains, seizing more than 2,300 tonnes of illicit...
