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Mainfreight Financial Result for the twelve months ended 31 March 2026

Mainfreight Financial Result for the twelve months ended 31 March 2026

28 May 2026
Mainfreight have released our full-year financial results to 31 March 2026 to the market; result broadly in line with our expectations and as signalled during our half-year release.
Mainfreight opens Air & Perishables facility at Melbourne Airport

Mainfreight opens Air & Perishables facility at Melbourne Airport

15 May 2026
Mainfreight has opened a new purpose-built Air & Perishables facility at Melbourne Airport. Operating 24/7, the site has been designed to improve efficiency, increase capacity, and better support customers moving time-sensitive and temperature-controlled freight.
Australia Fuel Update – Market Conditions  (March 2026)

Australia Fuel Update – Market Conditions (March 2026)

30 March 2026
We continue to work closely with authorities and monitor developments across Australia’s fuel market to provide our customers with timely, accurate insights. Recent government updates confirm that fuel supplies remain secure, with minimum stockholding requirements being met and additional measures introduced to stabilise the market amid heightened demand. 
Supply Chain Update: Impact of Middle East Conflict and Mainfreight’s Response

Supply Chain Update: Impact of Middle East Conflict and Mainfreight’s Response

27 March 2026
We are writing to update you on the ongoing supply chain disruptions linked to the current Middle East conflict and to outline how Mainfreight is positioned to support and protect your supply chain.
Airfreight Update: Fuel Price Volatility and Airline Surcharges

Airfreight Update: Fuel Price Volatility and Airline Surcharges

20 March 2026
Airfreight update outlining fuel‑driven rate increases, airline surcharges, and capacity pressures caused by ongoing geopolitical instability.
Global Shipping Update: Fuel Surcharge Adjustments

Global Shipping Update: Fuel Surcharge Adjustments

12 March 2026
Update on fuel‑driven surcharge increases affecting ocean and air freight, including EFS introductions, policy variations, and ongoing market volatility.
Shipping Update: Carrier Surcharges and Service Pauses Across the Gulf Region

Shipping Update: Carrier Surcharges and Service Pauses Across the Gulf Region

03 March 2026
Summary of carrier announcements affecting Middle East trade, including new conflict surcharges and suspended seafreight services to multiple Gulf destinations.
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Understanding Chain of Responsibility: Vehicle Requirements

17 December 2025
Chain of Responsibility (CoR) in Australia makes safety a shared obligation across the transport supply chain. Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, anyone who influences how goods are transported has a legal duty to prevent unsafe practices on the road. This article goes through the vehicle requirments in COR. 
Mainfreight Team Review December 2025

Mainfreight Team Review December 2025

11 December 2025
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide