Harders Insight August
Landside Logistics Fuel Update Diesel prices continued to trend upward throughout August, leading to higher fuel surcharge adjustments across much of the transport sector. Market volatility, influenced by global supply conditions and geopolitical factors, continues to affect fuel costs. Many carriers are reviewing and adjusting surcharge mechanisms on a weekly basis to respond to changing […]
Harders Insight July
Landside Logistics Fuel volatility and levy pressure July began with a continued downward trend in fuel prices as military tensions in the Middle East eased. Conditions changed by the second week of the month, with renewed conflict in the region creating greater volatility in global oil markets and higher terminal gate fuel prices across Australia. […]
Harders Insight June
Market Overview Global container markets remain highly constrained as we move through Q2, with strong demand, reduced effective capacity, and ongoing congestion driving a firm, carrier-controlled environment. An early peak season, particularly ex-Northeast Asia, is accelerating rate increases, with multiple GRIs, PSS, rate restorations and congestion surcharges implemented throughout the coming months. Space availability remains […]
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.
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.