Australia launches dedicated trade service to help exporters

On 2026-04-15, the Australian Government launched its Trade Resilience Service to provide real-time logistics advice to exporters facing shipping and cargo disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The service, delivered through Austrade, is meant to help businesses find alternative routes and markets and support essential imports such as fertilisers. The announcement also referenced the government's $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative.