1/4/2026
Container lines have suspended Middle East cargo; Some Middle East cargo services have resumed; Freight rates on major trade lanes are rising; Rising hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz; Australia and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement; Etihad reported record airline profits in 2025; Höegh Autoliners reported a strong finish to 2025; CMA CGM reported solid financial results for 2025; Airlines and airports continued efforts to clear backlogs; A new $5 million container and logistics facility opens at the port of Townsville; Ports across Western Australia activated cyclone response procedures.
23/3/2026
Update on Fuel Surcharge