La Niña; Impacts on freight forwarding in 2022
As we enter the peak shipping season, businesses need to be aware of the impact La Niña can have on their supply chains. La Niña is a weather phenomenon that results in cooler than average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. This can lead to heavy rains and floods in some areas, […]
Update on BMSB Season (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
BMSB season is upon us again for 2022 and it’s important to be aware of the potential risks that this pest poses to our agricultural industries and freight forwarding. BMSB is a serious problem for farmers as it feeds on a wide range of fruit and vegetables, causing damage and financial loss. Although Australia and […]
Air vs. Sea Freight
There is a range of differences between air and sea freight, and their unique advantages and disadvantages must be weighed up for your circumstances. Factors such as cargo sensitivity, security, the urgency of delivery, size of goods, weight of the shipment, and budget must all be considered.
Freight trends in 2022; what to keep an eye on
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that the freight forwarding industry is facing significant headwinds. Here are 3 freight trends in 2022 likely to impact our industry into the future.
End of Financial Year Update – 2021/22
By Angela Gambell, Director of Sales & Marketing We have had relative stability over the last few months, the first in a very long time. I believe this relative stability is short lived and we should buckle back down for some more rate turbulence. Shanghai has fully re-opened and there is now a backlog […]
Meet Stockwell’s Inside Sales Rep, Dominique Hart
Meet Dom, our go-getter Inside Sales Representative located at our Gold Coast office.