Middle East Crisis – Operational Update #4
Volatility and uncertainty persist across both Ocean and Air Freight markets: booking limitations remain in place, air freight rates have increased sharply. Supply chains are affected by ongoing schedule unreliability, capacity constraints, surcharges and cost volatility.
Harders Market Update — Middle East Conflict & Global Freight Disruptions
We are closely monitoring the rapidly escalating military conflict in the Middle East. The situation is evolving hour by hour and is now causing severe disruption across global aviation and maritime supply chains, with significant implications for importers and exporters.
Harders November Newsletter
Capacity constraints, blank sailings, and carrier-driven adjustments continue to impact global shipping. In this update, we share what these developments mean for your shipments to Australia and New Zealand.
Harders October Newsletter
Global Sea Freight: disruptions, capacity realignments, and carrier rate adjustments across key trade lanes. Global Air Freight: strong demand for high-value, time-sensitive goods. Landside Logistics Updates for Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane.
Harders September Newsletter
Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, Container Deposit Schemes expanding, Supply Chain impact of US Government Shutdown, Sea Freight Update, Global Airfreight Update.
Harders August Newsletter
Welcome to this month’s Freight Market Update, where we bring you the latest insights on international trade routes, landside logistics, charges, supply-chain disruptions and capacity trends.
Important Shipping Update
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and NSW Police are conducting a Compliance Crackdown on Container Transport in NSW. Australian Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws mean multiple parties can be held accountable for non-compliance. We explain how this affects importers and logistics providers.
Harders July Newsletter
Main Topics in this Newsletter: Restrictions on US Beef imports lifted. Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal: $350 Million investment. Sea Freight: volatile with upward pressure on rate levels. Air Freight: geopolitical disruptions reshape global flight paths. DAFF: Applications for 2025-26 BMSB Safeguarding Arrangements are now open.
Harders June Newsletter
Geopolitics are having a significant impact on ocean freight operations. All shipments are subject to case-by-case verification, as port entry and clearance conditions may change at short notice.
Australia: From 1 July three groups of PFAS will be banned for import, manufacture and use in Australia. Importers should check the IChEMS online register.
Harders April Newsletter
The sea freight market from Asia to Oceania continues to face challenges tied to imbalances in supply and demand.
Find out how this might affect your shipments and what your options are.