Why Freight Audit & Payment Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage for Australian Supply Chains
Jen Saunders
For many organisations, Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) remains one of the least glamorous parts of the supply chain. Its
Australia Post has officially opened a new parcel delivery centre in Blacktown, strengthening its parcel network in Western Sydney and supporting demand in the region.
A fundamental mismatch undermines global logistics planning: the navigation tools that power consumer apps were built for passengers, not pallets. Google Maps, Apple Maps, and
The global logistics sector is currently navigating a volatile landscape, where escalating tariffs and legal uncertainties are reshaping trade dynamics. The U.S. administration’s aggressive tariff
DHL Group has expanded its partnership with Shopify to make it easier for merchants to ship their products around the world. This collaboration is set
QuadReal and GPT Group announced a new Australian logistics joint venture to be known as GPT QuadReal Logistics Trust 2. The Partnership will be seeded
Ofload, Australia’s leading digital freight and logistics platform, has appointed Dean Newman as its new Chief Operating Officer. His appointment bolsters the executive team as
Drawing from recent analyses, here are five critical lessons to navigate the complexities of modern trade wars. 1. Embrace Adaptable Management Practices Traditional management approaches
In Episode 3 of the Supply Chain Podcast, Nicole Dixon, Chief Product Officer at Ofload, shares how circular supply chains are reshaping the logistics landscape—and
The recent introduction of new tariffs, particularly those driven by the United States, has placed significant pressure on supply chains across the globe. The result?
In a global economy grappling with persistent uncertainty, supply chain sectors are facing growing pressure to adapt quickly and strategically. From fluctuating interest rates to
Australia’s digital freight provider has partnered with Sitrak Trucks Australia and Mako Equipment Finance to introduce an industry-first partnership designed to help transport operators expand
For many organisations, Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) remains one of the least glamorous parts of the supply chain. Its
The Australian Government has released a national action plan aimed at reducing emissions across the maritime sector while strengthening the
Vehicle bridge strikes cost the Australian economy an estimated $101 million a year, with the frequency of incidents creating significant
Mining, utilities and construction outperform as hospitality and retail bear the brunt of tighter household budgets and rising operating costs
Australia’s eCommerce boom is no longer just changing how consumers shop. It is reshaping how businesses design and operate their supply chains.
For many importers, supplier lead time is treated as a simple figure: eight weeks, 12 weeks or 16 weeks. That number often becomes the
Toll Group has appointed Robert Reiter as Group Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026. The move signals leadership continuity while
Retailers across the globe are grappling with escalating logistics costs driven by higher fuel prices, labour shortages, carrier rate increases,
In global supply chains speed is often treated as a given. Goods move, systems update, and customers expect deliveries to
For decades supply chains were treated as back-end functions—necessary, but largely invisible. Their role was simple: move goods efficiently, reduce
Global supply chains were once designed for efficiency. Today, they are being redesigned for survival. From the COVID-19 pandemic to
As the last mile now accounts for over 50% of total logistics costs globally, the partnership brings intelligence and orchestration