The impact of strikes on European ports and global supply chains
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Recent strikes at major European ports, particularly in Germany, have sent shockwaves through the shipping industry, amplifying concerns over global supply chain disruptions and economic stability. Dock workers, demanding higher wages, have significantly impacted operations at key ports like Hamburg and Bremerhaven, crucial hubs for European trade. “These strikes are a stark reminder of the […]
Introducing Stockwell’s Domestic Transport Service: Streamline Your Logistics with the Domestic Transport Portal
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Stockwell International is thrilled to announce the launch of its new truck brokerage service which is seamlessly integrated into the user-friendly Machship portal. Read more in the latest blog.
How to prepare your supply chain for the impacts of Chinese New Year
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It is no secret that China dominates in global manufacturing and export industries. As a result, much of the globe has come to rely heavily on this ‘World Factory’, which is why businesses worldwide need to take heed and prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Chinese New Year will commence on January 22, […]
End of Financial Year Update – 2021/22
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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 to […]
Ocean Network Express Ready to Launch in 2018
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K Line, MOL and NYK are banking their future group profitability on the success of the Ocean Network Express (ONE) – the merger of the Japanese transport groups’ respective container businesses scheduled for April. According to reports, the trio say they expect to save ¥50bn ($440m) in costs in the first fiscal year ending 31 March 2019m […]
ACCC Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2016-2017: Highlights
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The ACCC is required by the Federal Government to monitor prices, costs and profits of the container stevedores at all Australian container ports. The ACCC Report provides information about the operating performance of the container stevedores, as well as the level of competition, investment and productivity in the industry. It also explores issues affecting the broader supply chain, […]
Would You Like to Become an Australian Trusted Trader?
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As you know Stockwells recently became an official Trusted Trader, please read the below story and let us know if you would also like to become a trusted trader, which may benefit your business. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with China, in a move aimed at boosting trade between the […]
Queensland freight road to receive $400m upgrade
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The Federal Government has approved the $400 million funding to start work on Stage 1 of the Mackay Ring Road project in Queensland. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester, said delivering $397.9 million towards the project was another element of the $8.5 billion task of fixing the Bruce Highway. Federal Member for Dawson, […]
Australian Export Confidence Strong
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According to a recent study, New Zealand tops the Australian export trade list, with 56 per cent of local exporters conducting business with NZ over North America (51 per cent) and China (42 per cent). The 2016 DHL Export Barometer indicates that trade between Australia and New Zealand is likely to continue on the ongoing growth path, […]
Global Logistics Market Worth $16,063bn by 2022
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The global logistics market is forecasted to reach US$12,256 billion ($16,063 billion) by 2022 (Logistics Magazine, 2017). ‘Logistics – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014 – 2022’ projects a CAGR of 3.48% from 2016 to 2022, with Asia-Pacific dominating the global market in terms of revenue – accounting for more than a 34 per […]