Latest Updates

We continue to work closely with authorities and monitor developments across Australia’s fuel market to provide our customers with timely, accurate insights. Recent government updates confirm that fuel supplies remain secure, with minimum stockholding requirements being met and additional measures introduced to stabilise the market amid heightened demand. 

We are writing to update you on the ongoing supply chain disruptions linked to the current Middle East conflict and to outline how Mainfreight is positioned to support and protect your supply chain.

A brief update summarising recent MBIE insights shared with Mainfreight on New Zealand’s current fuel market, including petrol and diesel stock levels.

As a result of the conflict in the Persian Gulf and Middle East, the ocean carriers have begun implementing War Risk and Emergency Fuel surcharges. For the latest updates, click here.

Go behind the scenes of international rally logistics and discover how vehicle transportation services keep high‑performance cars moving across borders, through quarantine, and onto the start line.

Airfreight update outlining fuel‑driven rate increases, airline surcharges, and capacity pressures caused by ongoing geopolitical instability.

Update on fuel‑driven surcharge increases affecting ocean and air freight, including EFS introductions, policy variations, and ongoing market volatility.

Update about the situation in the Middle East

With this release note we want to inform you about the changes that have been made with the Mainchain release of March 2026.