Please be advised that New Zealand’s government has passed a new bill in Parliament which impacts the structure and rates of Customs’ and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) fees and levies that will be effective 1st of April 2026. Please note that the new levy structure applied will have a significant impact to your transport …
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The Next Frontier of Freight Fourth Party Logistics (or 4PL) isn’t just another layer of freight management. It’s a smarter, connected way to move business forward. Across Australia, supply chains have become more complex, fragmented, and unpredictable. Yet expectations for speed, transparency, and accountability have never been higher. That’s where 4PL logistics changes the game. …
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We are immensely proud to announce this milestone, a testament to AFS’s resilience, growth, and success in delivering logistics management services over the past 30 years. As we reach this milestone on February 8th, 2025, we reflect on our journey from humble beginnings, overcoming challenges, and celebrating achievements that have driven our evolution. Our commitment to investing …
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With the growth of modern super-fast air freight, one might presume that ocean freight is archaic and losing its relevance, but this misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. While air freight offers speed, ocean freight remains a vital component of global trade, especially when dealing with large volumes. The sea freight container trade has …
At AFS Logistics, we understand that every business is different, with its own unique challenges and opportunities. That’s why our 4PL logistics service has been built from the ground up to adapt and shift to meet and exceed the unique needs of every business. If you’re looking for logistics services that provide you with total …
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Transport companies are still charging lofty figures and this is the result of the relationship between AUD and the nation’s commodities. AUD and the price of raw materials such as oil are highly correlated. This can be seen in the attached graphs below. Whilst the oil barrel price has declined from its peak above $113 …
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Third-party logistics (3PL) comes in the form of many different services, but 4PL is the one service encompassing them all. The benefits of 3PL have been well known for years, but the world is now beginning to wake up to the power of 4PL. In fact, a 2021 report from Polaris Market Research valued the …
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If your company is planning to grow, then the need for end-to-end (E2E) logistics management should be a crucial part of your expansion strategy. Without a well-designed solution for this problem, your business could lose track of its own supply chain and deliver inconsistent results for unhappy customers. By contracting a 4PL provider, your business …
Extreme weather conditions and flooding continues to cause havoc with Australian supply chains with the closure of rail lines and major roads. In particular, this is disrupting the already strained infrastructure to and from Western Australia. Several transport providers are now declaring a “force majeure event”, with The Australian Government’s National Emergency Management Agency advising …
According to research conducted by CBRE, the national warehouse vacancy rate has been on a downward trend from 6.3% in 2H19 to 0.8% in 1H22. Reaching 1.4 million sqm over 1H22, demand for industrial and logistics space is predicted by CBRE to become more cut-throat for all industries with national rent growth to average around …
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