Australian exporters to tap into new supply chain service

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The Australian government has unveiled a new service that would allow Australian exporters of perishable goods to monitor supply chain and logistics information in real-time. 

Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell announced the new advisory service Wednesday, which seeks to offer a “new look” on supply chains and the ever-changing international trade environment. 

Delivered by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, the Export Supply Chain Service will officially roll out on 1 August to offer insights exporters need to navigate complex global supply chains. 

The new offering will service small to medium enterprises as the International Freight Assistance Mechanism winds down. The mechanism, which drew to a close on the 30th of June, was a temporary, targeted emergency support measure established by the government to keep global air links open amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

?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.”