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U.S. and China Lower Tariffs, Trade Expected to Rebound Quickly
U.S. and China Lower Tariffs, Trade Expected to Rebound Quickly May 21, 2025—The United States and China have agreed to lower tariffs on each other’s goods, a move that could boost trade and dramatically change global shipping and logistics. Starting May 14, the U.S. has cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 125% to 10%, establishing […]
Importing Oversized tyres into Australia? Import conditions have just changed!
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
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
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
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 […]
