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Supreme Court Ruling Sends Fresh Waves Through Shipping Markets
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) In a landmark decision delivered on 20 February 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs in 2025 was unlawful. The Court found that the…
The Evolution of Cargo Theft
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) Cargo theft is not new. For as long as goods have moved through ports, along highways, and across borders, there have been those looking to steal them. Traditionally, the risk was physical. Trailers were broken into. Loads were intercepted. Warehouses were targeted.…
Winners and Losers: How Logistics Stocks Are Stacking Up Against the ASX 200
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) Over the past twelve months, the performance of ASX-listed logistics companies has diverged sharply from the broader Australian share market. While the S&P/ASX 200 has delivered a modest gain of around four to five per cent over the period, logistics stocks have…
ASCLA Welcomes New Partner – Zembl
Zembl: simple, smarter and cost-effective energy for Australian supply chain businesses Zembl is an Australian energy services company built for one purpose: to help businesses take control of their energy costs with clarity and confidence. Their energy experts work with businesses across industries, from logistics and manufacturing to transport and beyond. The focus is straightforward:…
Fueling the Debate: Why Truck Fuel Tax Matters to Everyone
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) In early 2026, a controversial recommendation from the Productivity Commission pushed Australia’s trucking and logistics industry into the spotlight. The proposal centres on significant changes to the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme, including phasing out credits for heavy vehicles operating on public roads.…
The $11.6bn Bet: Macquarie Targets Australia’s Logistics Backbone
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) In what is shaping up to be the most consequential piece of corporate deal-making in Australia this year, Macquarie Asset Management has launched an A$11.6 billion bid for logistics powerhouse Qube Holdings. It’s a transaction that could redefine the nation’s infrastructure landscape…
The AI Transparency Gap: When Algorithms Make Mistakes, Who Pays?
AI is making supply chain decisions across Australia. Freight brokers are using algorithms to price shipments. Warehouses rely on AI to predict inventory needs. Carriers deploy automated route optimisation to cut costs and improve delivery times. The promise is efficiency. The reality is more complicated. When an AI pricing algorithm overcommits capacity, when an inventory…
The Three Supply Chain Priorities Driving Success in 2026
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Known for energy, ambition, and bold action, the Fire Horse seems a fitting symbol for Australian businesses, which will need to move quickly, embrace change, and act decisively to remain competitive on the global…
ASCLA December 2025 Newsletter
The latest ASCLA Newsletter has now been published. The ASCLA is proud to welcome new Platinum National Partner Mobiledock. In this edition: Our outgoing Chair’s report, Welcoming our new Chair, Message from our CEO, Divisional Reports, Simplifying Supply Chain KPIs, 2026 IWD events, National Mentoring Program Wrap Up, What supply chain leaders need to know…
