With Chinese New Year commencing on 17 February 2026, factory shutdowns and reduced logistics capacity across China are now imminent. As a reminder, many suppliers will close for one to three weeks, and delays are common both in the lead-up to and immediately after the holiday
Transitainer continues to work closely with customers impacted by ongoing Australian Border Force (ABF) Border Holds, particularly through Sydney, with flow-on effects now evident across multiple Australian ports. While Border Holds play an essential role in maintaining border and biosecurity integrity, prolonged regulatory delays are creating
(Featuring new Brisbane to Fremantle service) At Transitainer, we understand that moving cargo across Australia isn’t always about crossing borders — it’s often about connecting our own coastline. That’s why we offer Coastal Cargo solutions across multiple Australian ports, supporting domestic freight movements by road,
From February 2026, the Fremantle Traffic Bridge will close for approximately 12 months, creating significant and ongoing impacts across the Fremantle port precinct and surrounding road network. This is not a short-term disruption. It will affect container transport, delivery schedules, empty container returns, and overall supply
Illegal tobacco in Australia is no longer a hidden problem. It is a highly organised, violent and profitable criminal industry — and it is moving through the same global supply chains that legitimate businesses rely on every day. In a recent episode of Real Crime with
Chinese New Year 2026 is approaching, with celebrations commencing on 17 February 2026, welcoming the Year of the Horse. While official festivities typically last one to two weeks, many factories and suppliers across China will close for one to three weeks, which can significantly impact production
At Transitainer WA, we believe that meaningful change happens when organisations come together with a shared purpose. Throughout 2025, we have been proud to support Little Things for Tiny Tots, an organisation doing extraordinary work for babies and families across Western Australia. It has been truly
As we approach the end of the year, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone who has contributed to our success throughout the year — our valued clients, service providers, overseas partners, and all those who work with and support Transitainer WA.
From Sunday, 14 December 2025, the long-anticipated West Gate Tunnel officially opens, introducing a revised tolling structure across key freight routes in Victoria. The Victorian Government and Transurban have confirmed that all commercial heavy vehicles will now be subject to updated toll charges, including travel via the West Gate Bridge and surrounding arterial
As we head into the New Year, we want to provide our customers with early notice of upcoming increases to landside-related charges across Australian ports. Over recent months, industry bodies including Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have circulated formal