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The Australian Department of Defence regulates the export of "Defence and Related Goods" and "Dual Use" items, requiring permits for controlled goods, with failure to comply potentially resulting in penalties or shipment delays. Mainfreight offers expertise to navigate these regulations.

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on the current London Heathrow Airport Closure and Italian Airport Strikes.

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on the current port disruption in France & Italy.

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on some important tariff changes being implemented in the United States. These developments may have implications for your shipments. Please click the link more information.

Cyclone Alfred continues to move toward the Queensland coast, bringing heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds. As a result, sea freight has been impacted, and air freight is also experiencing delays. For the safety of our team and operations, all our transport and warehousing branches in Brisbane, Narangba, and the Gold Coast will remain closed today, Thursday, March 6, and tomorrow.

In Australia, duty drawback is the refund of customs duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods, provided these items are either exported or destroyed within a specified timeframe.

We would like to keep you informed about the current congestion situation at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. 

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on some important tariff changes being implemented in the United States. These developments may have implications for your shipments. Please read the details below for more information.

The 2025 Chinese New Year is approaching! It’s that time of year when some countries in Asia enter their holiday season. As businesses close for celebrations, it is vital that your supply chain is prepared for the shutdown. Please see the following public holidays for our team in Asia:

We’re committed to making sustainability straightforward and transparent. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Wharf Cartage Emissions Dashboard, available through our online customer portal, Mainchain.