The Australian Department of Defence regulates the export of "Defence and Related Goods" and "Dual Use" items, requiring permits for controlled goods, with failure to comply potentially resulting in penalties or shipment delays. Mainfreight offers expertise to navigate these regulations.

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on the current London Heathrow Airport Closure and Italian Airport Strikes.

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on the current port disruption in France & Italy.

Cyclone Alfred continues to move toward the Queensland coast, bringing heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds. As a result, sea freight has been impacted, and air freight is also experiencing delays. For the safety of our team and operations, all our transport and warehousing branches in Brisbane, Narangba, and the Gold Coast will remain closed today, Thursday, March 6, and tomorrow.

In Australia, duty drawback is the refund of customs duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods, provided these items are either exported or destroyed within a specified timeframe.

We would like to keep you informed about the current congestion situation at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. 

Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight works with Christmas box to give back to the community during the holidays.

Unexpected costs like detention charges and demurrage fees can significantly impact your supply chain if unmanaged. Detention fees arise when containers aren't returned within the free time, while demurrage is charged daily for containers left at the terminal past the allowed period. 

Mainfreight is pleased to confirm our half-year financial results to 30 September 2024.