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Is the Returns Model Breaking?
Australian retailers are managing an unprecedented volume of product returns, and unlike other cost pressures that fluctuate with economic cycles, the returns challenge appears structural, accelerating, and eating through margins faster than many operators can adapt. The numbers tell a complex story. Online shopping now accounts for over 20% of total retail sales, according to…
ASCLA Welcomes New Platinum National Partner – Neurored
Neurored TMS & SCM Neurored TMS & SCM is a global software company delivering enterprise-grade solutions for transportation and supply chain management. Its cloud-based platform helps organisations digitise and optimise logistics operations across Ocean, Air, Land, and Rail in one unified system. Built for Flexibility and Integration Neurored is designed for businesses that value control,…
ASCLA Welcomes New National Partner – Choice Energy
Empowering Australian Businesses to Use Less and Pay Less Choice Energy is a leading Australian-owned energy management company helping businesses reduce energy costs, improve efficiency, and lower carbon emissions. Founded on the belief that every business deserves a fair energy deal, Choice Energy has supported more than 13,000 Australian organisations to identify savings and make…
Stormy Seas Ahead for Maritime Shipping
US–China trade crossfire set to push up Australian freight costs Global shipping is entering choppy waters again. Two major moves, China’s new fees on US vessels and America’s threat of sanctions tied to climate policy, are colliding in a way that will raise costs across global trade lanes. For Australia, an island nation with a…
Is Port Congestion Back? What’s Different This Time?
Australian ports are once again showing signs of pressure, but unlike 2021, the causes may not be temporary. The queues aren’t stretching out to sea as they did during the pandemic, but early indicators suggest capacity is tightening. Vessel arrival patterns, berth utilisation, and labour availability are all trending in ways that make the system…
Last-Mile is Eating First-Mile Margins
The cost of fast, convenient delivery is chewing through profits across Australia’s supply chains. The promise of free shipping has become a competitive necessity. Same-day delivery is no longer a premium service – it’s an expectation. And while customers celebrate the convenience, someone along the chain is footing the bill. That someone is rarely the…
The Supply Chain Skills Cliff: Today’s Gaps Are Tomorrow’s Crisis
Australia’s supply chain is already short of people. Warehouse labour, truck drivers, and planners are in constant demand. But the next wave of shortages is already building – in data analytics, robotics maintenance, and systems engineering. It’s not just about filling today’s vacancies. As automation, AI, and digital systems reshape supply chains, the industry faces…
ASCLA Welcomes New National Partner – Explorate
Explorate – Build a smart, simple supply chain powered by data. Explorate is an award-winning supply chain management partner. Our forwarder-agnostic platform brings data, shipments and providers into one system, giving teams a single source of truth to manage their operations with visibility and control. We believe supply chains should be easier to run. The…
ASCLA August 2025 Newsletter
The latest ASCLA Newsletter has now been published. The ASCLA is proud to welcome new National Partners Epicor, Nowgo by Shippit and Prological. Articles include our Chair’s report, Division reports, SCLAA NZ launch, Straight Talk, The quiet collapse of mid-tier logistics, Australian manufacturing State of Play 2025, 8 year-end must-dos for warehouses, From static to…
