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Supply Chain News - Australia and Indonesia Signs A New Trade Agreement

By Chi Mai

March 12, 2019

News

Australia and Indonesia have signed, on the 4th of March, the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), starting a new chapter of cooperation and deeper economic management in one of our most important...

Supply Chain Commentary: Australia's Fortunes Are Linked to China's Economy

By Chi Mai

March 04, 2019

Freight Forwarding

Australia's dependence on Chinese money has been a blessing for the local economy, but it could unravel painfully if China's economic slowdown worsens.

Supply Chain News - How Blockchain Tracking Technology Could Revolutionise Australia's Food Industry

By Chi Mai

February 25, 2019

Sustainability

The global race is on to find the best way to track where our food is coming from as consumers become more aware of what they are eating and technology makes it easier to follow supply chains.

Freight Forwarding News - Bugs Stink-Up Australia's Maritime And Landside Supply Chains

By Chi Mai

February 18, 2019

News

Infestations of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug found on ships en-route to Australia are causing havoc with local supply chains. Bugs are breeding, ships are re-routing, trucks are idling, supply chains are collapsing, costs are escalating... and...

Inventory Management Tips for Amazon FBA Australia Sellers | Whale Logistics Blog

By Chi Mai

February 12, 2019

Amazon FBA Australia

If you haven't already read our previous two blog posts on Amazon FBA Australia, where we talked about the basics, and how to get your inventory ready for Amazon FBA, do so before you read the below post.

Supply Chain News - Amazon on track to dominate Australian retail within seven years

By Chi Mai

February 11, 2019

Ecommerce, Amazon FBA Australia

, By Chi Mai

February 11, 2019

Ecommerce, Amazon FBA Australia

Amazon has not exactly triggered a "retail apocalypse" in the last 12 months, much to the relief of local retailers.

How to Prepare Your Products for Amazon FBA Australia | Freight Forwarding Tips

By Chi Mai

February 05, 2019

Amazon FBA Australia

Amazon has opened its doors to Australians for over a year now, and many sellers have had to wait a long time for its Fulfilled by Amazon feature, where their products can be packed and shipped directly from Amazon's fulfillment centre, under the...

Supply Chain News - Trump Tariffs Force Tough Choices at U.S. Auto Suppliers

By Chi Mai

February 04, 2019

News

Tariffs on the steel industry in the USA has hit the automotive industries hard, and the story below reveals how US automotive suppliers have been struggling with the introduction of the tariffs.

Rio Tinto to operate more autonomous trains for its supply chain

By Chi Mai

January 28, 2019

News

The Anglo-Australian mining firm, Rio Tinto, has revealed it has added more autonomous trains to its fleet.

Supply Chain Shifts from China-based to ASEAN-based | Whale Logistics Blog

By Chi Mai

January 21, 2019

News

The relocation of production bases from China to ASEAN is perhaps the most notable benefit of the ongoing US-China trade war for the region. Over the past several decades, companies have flocked to China to take advantage of their low-cost...