What we'll cover - Freight rates and market conditions
- The latest movements in global, intra-Asia and Australia-bound rates, including carrier rate restorations, peak season surcharges and the factors supporting current pricing.
- US Tariffs
- We break down the US decision to impose Section 301 tariffs on Australian exports at 12.5%, following claims regarding Australia's enforcement of measures addressing forced labour, and examine the potential implications for exporters, trade flows and supply chain planning.
- Middle East and Red Sea disruption
- The operational impact of continuing instability around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, including routing uncertainty, war-risk exposure, insurance costs and schedule reliability.
- Capacity, services and reliability
- New and revised Australia services, carrier capacity management, blank sailings, congestion and the continuing challenge of securing usable capacity on the right service.
- Trade, policy and regulatory developments
- The global trade outlook, IATA Direct Air Waybill liability concerns and other policy changes affecting freight and supply chain businesses.
- Ports and terminals
- Australian port performance, terminal and infrastructure developments.
- Airfreight
- Air cargo capacity and the key indicators to watch in the months ahead.
?? Date: Thursday 6 August 2026
?? Time: 12PM AEST
?? Location: Online (GoTo Webinar)
?? Cost: Free – Registration essential
Stay informed, challenge assumptions and plan with greater confidence through FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights—your practical briefing on the forces shaping international freight and Australian supply chains.
While registering, you can also secure your place for our upcoming sessions: Webinar Episode 12 - 3 September - Register here
Webinar Episode 13 - 8 October - Register here
We look forward to having you join us.
Tom Jensen - General Manager Freight Policy & Operations - FTA | APSA
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