The August 2026 freight market update shows softer rate pressure, but ongoing risk from China port congestion, BMSB planning, airfreight volatility and schedule disruption.
DAFF has confirmed that the BMSB Safeguarding Arrangement Scheme and rolled goods policy will cease from the 2026-2027 season, reducing flexibility for some importers.
China port congestion is building across Shanghai, Ningbo and South China, with typhoon disruption, vessel backlogs and container rollovers creating added risk for Australian importers.
BMSB risk season Australia 2026-2027 is approaching. While DAFF has not yet released the final seasonal measures, importers should start reviewing target goods, treatment planning, shipping dates and documentation now.
Global freight markets have entered July with stronger freight rates, tightening capacity and renewed geopolitical uncertainty. TFG Global’s July 2026 Freight Market Update explains what has changed, why it matters, and what Australian importers and exporters should do next.
U.S. tariffs Australia June 2026 update explaining current tariff exposure, de minimis changes, China-linked supply chain risk and freight impacts for Australian businesses.
Freight markets are tightening in June 2026, with firmer container rates, reduced effective capacity, fuel surcharge pressure and ongoing supply chain risk for Australian importers and exporters.
Freight markets are tightening through May 2026, with Asia–Australia rates firming, effective capacity reducing, and fuel surcharges continuing to impact total landed cost for Australian importers and exporters.
China export compliance is tightening, and shipments are already being stopped at origin. Here’s what Australian importers need to check before their supply chain is disrupted.
Global freight markets are stabilising in May 2026 due to balanced supply and demand, but ongoing geopolitical risk and fuel volatility continue to create cost pressure and operational uncertainty across global supply chains.