Importing Oversized tyres into Australia? Import conditions have just changed! February 21, 2025 Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have announced changes to importing new and aged/used oversize tyres. These changes to shipping oversized tyres into Australia came into affect on the 1st of February 2025 and include any tyres shipper on or […]

Industrial Action Expands Across Australian Ports Ahead of Christmas  The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has announced that industrial action is expected to impact up to 10 Australian ports by Christmas. The disputes stem from negotiations for a new employment agreement, which expired in June 2024. According to the MUA, bargaining efforts have been stalled […]

Red Sea Conflict Earlier last week, the Houthis conducted their first ship strike in 18 days, resulting in three explosions reported near a bulk carrier navigating the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, near the Red Sea. Additionally, a new, unreleased study by a panel of Yemen experts for the United Nations Security Council has documented that Houthis […]

Somali Pirates Resurface as Monsoon Season Ends, Prompting Maritime Warnings Friday, 25 October 2024  As the monsoon season draws to a close, Somali pirates are making a return to the Indian Ocean, raising alarms among maritime security officials. According to the European Union’s naval force, EU NAVFOR, 13 armed suspects were spotted departing from Ceel […]

A brief but impactful port strike by the ILA, which disrupted major U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, has ended.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug 2024-25 Seasonal Measures August 29, 2024 As part of the ongoing efforts to prevent the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) spread, Australia implements strict seasonal measures for goods and vessels associated with target risk countries. These measures apply to goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries between September 1, […]

Port of Fremantle Faces More Disruptions Amidst New Strike and Severe Weather 23rd of August, 2024 The Port of Fremantle is bracing for disruptions as the Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) Western Australia announces a new 48-hour industrial action starting at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. This latest stoppage follows a similar 48-hour strike […]

20 Questions for 20 Years Get to know Freightplus’ Rod Mackay 1. What is your role at Freightplus?  I’m the Country Manager for Japan. 2. How many years have you been at Freightplus?  I’ve been at Freightplus for 20 years as of April this year. 3. What has been your favourite moment at Freightplus?  Honestly, […]

Port of Singapore Faces Significant Congestion Amid Global Supply Chain Crisis June 12, 2024  The Port of Singapore, the world’s second busiest container port, is currently experiencing severe congestion, causing a significant impact on global supply chains. According to market intelligence firm Linerlytica, the port has reached a critical bottleneck, handling a staggering 2 million […]