Category Archives: Clarke Global News

Sustainable Freight: Practical Ways to Reduce Emissions Without Compromising Supply Chains

| August 4, 2026

Businesses can significantly reduce their environmental impact by choosing sustainable freight strategies that improve transport efficiency, optimise shipping methods and reduce unnecessary emissions. Sustainable freight isn’t just about protecting the environment—it also helps businesses improve supply chain resilience, meet customer expectations, support ESG commitments and often reduce operating costs. Whether you’re importing, exporting or distributing […]

Freight Risk Management: Protecting High-Value Cargo

| July 11, 2026

When shipping high-value cargo, the cost of a single incident can extend far beyond the value of the goods themselves. Theft, damage, delays and customs issues can disrupt supply chains, affect customer relationships and result in significant financial losses. Whether you’re importing precision machinery, medical equipment, electronics, luxury goods or specialised industrial products, having a […]

How to Reduce Shipping Costs Without Compromising Delivery Times

| June 12, 2026

Businesses across Australia and global markets are continually looking for ways to improve efficiency and protect profit margins. One of the most common questions supply chain managers ask is how to reduce international shipping costs without negatively impacting customer service or delivery performance. While reducing freight expenses may seem challenging in today’s economic environment, there […]

What Is End To End Logistics?

| May 3, 2026

End to end logistics is more than just moving goods – it’s about delivering value at every step. In today’s global marketplace, customers expect speed, visibility and reliability.  End to end logistics brings the entire supply chain together under one integrated solution – managing every step of the journey so you can focus on growing […]

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Impact on Global Shipping and Freight

| April 2, 2026

Situation Update Further to our previous advice, the situation in the Middle East has significantly escalated, specifically around the Strait of Hormuz which provides a shipping corridor for around 20% of global oil and LNG supply.  The ongoing conflict is now causing sustained and severe disruption to global trade flows. Recent developments indicate that the […]

Role of Australian Trusted Trader – Meaning and Benefits

| March 31, 2026

Global trade operates at a fast-moving pace, making logistics compliance and reliability the backbone of any successful supply chain. Partnering with a provider accredited under the Australian Trusted Trader program is one of the most effective ways to secure these advantages. This article explains the meaning of the Australian Trusted Trader and, more importantly, how […]

LCL vs FCL: Understanding Less than Container Load vs Full Container Load Shipping

| January 27, 2026

When shipping goods internationally, one of the most important decisions importers and exporters face is choosing between LCL vs FCL shipping. Selecting the right option can significantly impact your freight costs, transit times, and supply chain efficiency. Read on for a breakdown of the differences between Less than Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load […]

Client Update: Extended Australian Border Force Holds

| January 9, 2026

Clarke Global Logistics wishes to keep our clients updated of ongoing Australian Border Force (ABF) border holds that are currently affecting both sea freight and air freight shipments. Industry body IFCBAA (International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia) has reported that since December there has been a noticeable increase in both the number of […]