Australia: Marine/ Shipping

The Fair Work Commission has issued an emergency road transport contractual chain order requiring businesses in the road transport industry to adjust rates to account for increased fuel costs arising from Middle East conflicts. This order applies broadly across road transport contractual chains, imposing immediate obligations on primary and secondary parties to ensure fuel cost recovery flows through the supply chain.

Time limits for Australian shipping claims vary by claim type, location & contract, so both must be carefully considered.

The entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement creates a number of strategic and legal considerations for commercial entities with interests in areas beyond national jurisdiction...

The review of the Supply Chain Strategy includes all major modes of transport, such as shipping, rail, road and air.

The effect of the US AUKUS Undersea Defense Act, with implications for Australia and the AUKUS alliance.

An overview of the process for the judicial sale of ships in Australia, using the "Yangtze Fortune" as an example.

When doing business in Australia, commercial parties may have rights and obligations beyond those in any contract.

Australian businesses may be exposed to the risk of modern slavery breaches arising in their global supply chains.

Links to recent media releases, reports, cases and legislation relating to transport, shipping & logistics.