Three weeks ago we wrote about export grants and now we are pleased to report that Australian exporters of perishable produce will have access to practical tools and information on supply chains and logistics under a new service established by the Australian Government.
The government has unveiled a new service that will allow perishable goods exporters to monitor logistics information in real-time. Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell announced the new advisory service last week, which will help exporters navigate ‘new-look’ supply chains and the ever-changing international trade environment. “One of the biggest ongoing challenges for exporters is getting their produce to international customers,” Mr Farrell said.
Delivered by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, the Export Supply Chain Service will officially roll out on 01 August 2022 to offer insights exporters need to navigate complex global supply chains, building on the wide range of services already provided to exporters.
Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Margaret Staib, the Australian government’s freight controller, said businesses must adjust to the new global trading environment. “While pathways to trade internationally are being restored, businesses must recalibrate and adjust to current trade conditions. Supply chains are different to pre-COVID, but opportunities exist for businesses ready to innovate and adapt,” AVM Staib said.
“Now, with IFAM winding down from 30 June, exporters must adapt to the new world of supply chain challenges, and we’re here to help them access the insights and information they need to do that.”
The Export Supply Chain Service will provide ongoing assistance to small-to-medium enterprises after the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) drew to a close on 30 June 2022. IFAM was a temporary, targeted emergency measure, that maintained essential airfreight links impacted by COVID-19 disruptions throughout the height of the global pandemic.
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