Shipping is a constantly evolving industry, and recent mergers among shipping lines and airlines are changing the way cargo space is allocated. For Australian businesses, this has important implications for both air and sea freight. Zoran Ilic from ISS Shipping explains, “We have seen a lot of mergers of companies, so shipping lines and airlines merge their space allocations. This has created some issues with being able to load our containers on vessels or load our air cargo into aeroplanes.”

Peak shipping periods – such as the Christmas/New Year rush or Chinese New Year – are well known for creating bottlenecks across global supply chains. When combined with unpredictable market conditions, these seasons demand strategic planning and flexible decision-making. Drawing on industry insights from ISS Shipping, here are practical steps businesses can take to stay ahead during high-pressure periods.

The global logistics landscape has never been more complex. In recent years, trade tensions and tariffs, particularly those imposed by the United States, have caused ripple effects across international shipping networks. For Australian businesses, which rely heavily on both air and sea freight to move goods in and out of the country, these changes have had significant operational and financial implications. 

Your products might be available on your own Shopify store, multiple marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, and physical retail locations. While this multichannel approach maximizes your market reach, it creates significant logistics challenges that can quickly spiral into inventory discrepancies, fulfillment errors, and disappointed customers.

The freight forwarding industry is experiencing a digital renaissance. For businesses engaged in international trade, understanding this digital shift is not just about staying current, it is about maintaining competitive advantage.

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From regional conflicts and trade disputes to regulatory changes and political instability, geopolitical disruptions can significantly affect shipping routes, transit times, costs, and ultimately, your bottom line.

The days of cargo disappearing into a logistics "black hole" between departure and arrival are rapidly becoming a thing of the past, thanks to revolutionary developments in Internet of Things (IoT) technology and telematics.

In the booming world of ecommerce, much attention is paid to getting products to customers quickly and efficiently. However, the often-overlooked return journey—reverse logistics—can significantly impact your business's profitability. 

For Australian businesses engaged in international trade, managing the flow of imported goods efficiently while minimizing upfront costs presents an ongoing challenge. One powerful but often underutilized solution is the customs bonded warehouse. 

Understanding export controls is not just about compliance—it's about protecting national security, preventing proliferation of weapons, and avoiding severe penalties that could devastate your business.

Oversized machinery, industrial equipment, construction materials, and project cargo require specialized handling solutions that go beyond regular freight forwarding. Understanding the options, costs, and considerations can mean the difference between success and costly delays.