## Company Profile POWERHOUSE INTERNATIONAL (SA) PTY LIMITED — freight forwarder based in Australia (South Australia contact evidence: https://www.powerhousesa.com.au/contact-us.html). Public lead data available: category freight_forwarder, contact email operations@powerhousesa.com.au, scale and service mix not publicly disclosed. As a regional Australian forwarder they most likely provide sea and air freight forwarding, customs clearance and local logistics for exporters (horticulture, meat, seafood, and small‑lot specialty agri). No detailed revenue/employee figures found. ## Pain Points ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. [MARKET EVENTS] Australia export volumes & corridor shifts 2026 – container & bulk; shifts in destinations for grains, meat, horticulture === **Macro export picture & 2026 directional change** - ABARES (Agricultural Commodities, March quarter 2026) projects the *value* of Australian agricultural exports in 2026–27 to fall about **9% to ~A$73 billion**, driven mainly by lower grain and livestock-product export values after several high‑production years.([agriculture.gov.au](https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/march-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Export Finance Australia (July 2025 World Risk Developments, used in 2026 outlooks) expects agriculture export values to ease around **3% in FY2026 to ~A$72 billion** due to lower world prices and some production normalization, even as demand remains structurally robust.([exportfinance.gov.au](https://www.exportfinance.gov.au/resources/world-risk-developments/2025/july/australia-agriculture-exports-resilient-despite-slowing-global-growth/?utm_source=openai)) **Corridor / mode: bulk vs container in 2025–26 crops** - ABARES March 2026 tables indicate cereals (wheat, barley, sorghum) and oilseeds remain overwhelmingly **bulk‑shipped**, with grains, oilseeds and pulses still the fastest‑growing export group over the past 20 years (real growth ~9% p.a.).([agriculture.gov.au](https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/products/insights/snapshot-of-australian-agriculture?utm_source=openai)) - Bendigo Bank’s 2026 Australian Agriculture Outlook notes that the **2025/26 winter crop (~66 Mt, +9% YoY)** has created a very large *exportable surplus*; Western Australia’s record crop is specifically linked to strong bulk grain shipping programs out of WA ports (Geraldton, Kwinana, Albany, Esperance), with bulk flows “again doing the heavy lifting” for wheat, barley and canola exports in Q1–Q2 2026.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/cropping/february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - GrainCorp, a key east‑coast bulk handler, guides FY2025‑26 grain exports at **5.5–6.5 Mt vs ~7 Mt** the prior year (‑7–21%), citing oversupply and weak global prices squeezing export margins; this implies some softening of east‑coast bulk volumes in 2026 even as WA remains strong.([argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2783296-australia-s-graincorp-to-export-less-grain-in-fy2025-26?utm_source=openai)) **Destination shifts – grains (wheat, barley, canola, pulses)** - ABARES’ Snapshot of Australian Agriculture (2026 update) confirms **China remains the single largest agricultural export market**, but also highlights growth in exports to **Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and the Middle East** over the last decade. Grains, oilseeds and pulses are the fastest‑growing component.([agriculture.gov.au](https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/products/insights/snapshot-of-australian-agriculture?utm_source=openai)) - Rabobank’s 2026 agribusiness outlook flags that after China lifted anti‑dumping tariffs on Australian barley in 2023, **barley exports to China have resumed**, but *growth in barley exports overall was modest in 2025 (+4.8%)* compared with much stronger growth in other grain flows (>50% in some non‑barley categories), indicating that **barley remains diversified** across North Asia, Middle East and some EU buyers rather than re‑concentrating solely on China.([rabobank.com.au](https://www.rabobank.com.au/agribusinessmonthly/?utm_source=openai)) - Bendigo’s 2026 Outlook notes that **barley and canola dominated Q1 2026 exports**, with particularly strong flows into **China, Japan and the EU biodiesel complex**, evidencing a current corridor bias toward **East Asia + Europe** from WA ports.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/siteassets/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/_reports/2026-australian-agriculture-outlook.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Destination shifts – meat & livestock** - Export Finance Australia highlights that as global growth slows into FY2026, **demand for discretionary products like beef and dairy is more exposed** than for staple grains; China’s agricultural imports fell roughly **10% year‑on‑year in the first five months of 2025**, prompting Australian meat exporters to lean more on **the US, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia**.([exportfinance.gov.au](https://www.exportfinance.gov.au/resources/world-risk-developments/2025/july/australia-agriculture-exports-resilient-despite-slowing-global-growth/?utm_source=openai)) - CBA’s 2026 Agri Commodities Outlook notes that **US demand for lean manufacturing beef remains strong**, supporting Australian processor cow exports, while cattle exports and chickpea flows will be increasingly influenced by trade policy shifts in the **US, China and India**.([commbank.com.au](https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2026/01/global-tensions-agriculture-2026-outlook.html?utm_source=openai)) - ABARES March 2026 outlook tables show only a **small positive volume/value growth (~3%) in pig and poultry meat exports to A$365 million by 2026–27**, indicating limited but steady demand in niche Asian and Pacific markets.([agriculture.gov.au](https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/march-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Destination shifts – horticulture (tree nuts, fruit, vegetables, avocados)** - Bendigo Bank’s April 2026 Monthly Commodity Update reports that horticultural export value in **Jan–Feb 2026 is up materially year‑on‑year**, with: - “Significant growth in **avocado exports**” amid subdued domestic prices, and - Ongoing expansion in **macadamia shipments**, though prices are pressured by rising Chinese domestic macadamia output.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/media/bendigo-bank-agribusiness-outlook-broadly-positive-for-australias-farmers-heading-into-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - These reports suggest **diversification beyond China** for horticulture: growing avocado shipments into **East and Southeast Asia and the Middle East**, as exporters seek higher‑value markets to absorb surplus volumes at a time of low domestic prices; macadamias remain heavily China‑exposed but with rising interest from **Korea, Japan and Europe**.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/media/bendigo-bank-agribusiness-outlook-broadly-positive-for-australias-farmers-heading-into-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **Container vs bulk for horticulture and niche agri** - Horticulture, nuts, wine and many processed foods are predominantly **containerized exports**. While no single 2026 statistic breaks out container vs bulk shares, ABARES and Bendigo both stress that: - Volume growth in **high‑value horticulture** (avocados, table grapes, citrus) is being realized via **reefer containers** to Asian and Middle Eastern markets, - Bulk remains dominant for grains and oilseeds.([agriculture.gov.au](https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/march-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Key 2026 qualitative corridor moves** - Strong **WA–Asia bulk grain corridor**: record WA crops underpin aggressive shipping to **China, Japan, Southeast Asia and MENA**, particularly for wheat, barley and canola.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/cropping/february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - Slight **easing of east‑coast bulk exports** as GrainCorp curbs volumes, with more grain likely retained domestically or carried forward due to weak prices.([argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2783296-australia-s-graincorp-to-export-less-grain-in-fy2025-26?utm_source=openai)) - **Meat and dairy exporters** re‑emphasizing **US, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia** as China’s import growth slows.([exportfinance.gov.au](https://www.exportfinance.gov.au/resources/world-risk-developments/2025/july/australia-agriculture-exports-resilient-despite-slowing-global-growth/?utm_source=openai)) - **Horticulture exporters** ramping containerized shipments of avocados and nuts into **Asia & Middle East** as domestic oversupply drives export‑led price recovery strategies.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/media/bendigo-bank-agribusiness-outlook-broadly-positive-for-australias-farmers-heading-into-2026/?utm_source=openai)) === 2. [COMMODITY TRENDS] Australian wheat & barley export outlook 2026 – harvest, prices, El Niño / weather === **Production & exportable surplus (2025/26 season feeding 2026 exports)** - Bendigo Bank’s February 2026 cropping update revises **2025/26 winter crop output to ~66 Mt, +9% YoY**, with WA delivering a *record* winter crop and “resetting the national supply profile.” This includes: - Very strong **wheat, barley and canola** volumes, - A substantial **exportable surplus** and increased reliance on export channels to clear stocks.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/cropping/february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - Commodity Board’s Australia Grain & Feed Outlook 2025/26 (early‑2026 perspective) forecasts: - **Wheat production ~37 Mt** (about **+8.5%** vs prior season and **+34% vs 10‑year average**), - **Barley exports ~8.6 Mt**, supported by resumed China demand and strong WA yields.([commodity-board.com](https://commodity-board.com/australia-grain-feed-outlook-2025-26-record-barley-crop-second-largest-wheat-harvest-and-strong-export-flows/?utm_source=openai)) - GrainCorp indicates 2025‑26 exports of **5.5–6.5 Mt vs ~7 Mt** the prior year, suggesting a modest contraction in east‑coast grain exports (both wheat and barley) despite the strong national crop, due to poor margins and grower selling behavior.([argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2783296-australia-s-graincorp-to-export-less-grain-in-fy2025-26?utm_source=openai)) **Export performance and near‑term 2026 outlook** - Bendigo’s 2026 Agriculture Outlook notes that **barley and canola “dominate Q1 exports”**, implying: - Front‑loaded **bulk barley shipments from WA** to China and other Asian buyers, - Strong early‑2026 canola flows into **EU biodiesel markets and Japan**.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/siteassets/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/_reports/2026-australian-agriculture-outlook.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - The same report stresses that **export performance will be critical for price outcomes in H1 2026**, because global grain markets remain well supplied and the large Australian crop needs to be cleared.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/cropping/february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **Price trends & differentials (H1–H2 2026)** - CBA’s 2026 Agri Commodities Outlook comments that: - Global wheat prices saw support in H2 2025 from weather issues in some origins but remain under pressure from **large Black Sea and Australian crops**. - In H2 2026, they expect **some support for wheat prices** from a return to trend yields globally and a weaker AUD, but **longer‑term price caps from government market interventions and export restrictions** in major origins (implicitly Russia, others).([commbank.com.au](https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2026/01/global-tensions-agriculture-2026-outlook.html?utm_source=openai)) - Rabobank’s 2026 grain outlook notes: - Russia is likely to remain **“key price‑setter”** in global wheat markets in 2026, - Australian prices may diverge from global benchmarks during any weather‑driven production downturn, typically trading at a **premium** when local supply tightens relative to export parity.([rabobank.com.au](https://www.rabobank.com.au/agribusinessmonthly/?utm_source=openai)) - Current early‑2026 commentary (Bendigo, CBA, Rabobank) broadly indicates: - **APW wheat export values**: soft to flat vs 2025, with basis heavily influenced by local logistics and FX; - **Feed and malting barley**: pressured by global feed grain abundance but underpinned by resurgent Chinese demand and strong WA export programs.([commbank.com.au](https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2026/01/global-tensions-agriculture-2026-outlook.html?utm_source=openai)) **El Niño / climate signals & risk to 2026/27 harvest** - Rabobank’s 2026 agribusiness outlook explicitly flags **“El Niño by mid‑year”** as a potential scenario, warning that a transition back to **El Niño in 2H 2026 could “overturn local grain‑market fundamentals”** by cutting Australian production; historically, lower Australian crops under El Niño have led to **domestic prices decoupling upward from global benchmarks** due to export/domestic competition for reduced supply.([rabobank.com.au](https://www.rabobank.com.au/agribusinessmonthly/?utm_source=openai)) - GIWA’s February 2026 report on the 2025 grain season in WA states that 2025 weather delivered a “near perfect season” (good spring rain, mild grain‑fill temps, limited frost), but notes that **2026 cropping programs are shifting toward more canola and barley** in some regions as growers rebalance risk after a record year. It also emphasizes that risk management for 2026 is increasingly about **climate and price volatility rather than outright yield maximization**.([giwa.org.au](https://www.giwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GIWA-Crop-Report_Feb_2026-FINAL.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - ABARES March 2026 outlook frames climate risk through to 2030–31, but for the near term: - It assumes **trend‑to‑slightly‑below‑trend** yields in its baseline, - Points out that **year‑to‑year variability in cereal output remains high**, with downside skew in El Niño years particularly for eastern states.([agriculture.gov.au](https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/march-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for 2026 wheat & barley exports** - **Base case (current forecasts)**: - 2025/26 harvest supplies a **large export program through calendar 2026**, especially from WA; - Wheat exports remain elevated vs 10‑year average, barley exports hold around **8–9 Mt**, but east‑coast bulk volumes are somewhat constrained by low price incentives.([commodity-board.com](https://commodity-board.com/australia-grain-feed-outlook-2025-26-record-barley-crop-second-largest-wheat-harvest-and-strong-export-flows/?utm_source=openai)) - **Risk case (El Niño emerging in 2H 2026)**: - 2026/27 crop (harvested late 2026) could be **smaller, especially in QLD/NSW**, tightening 2027 export availability; - Exporters could see **higher basis and more competition from domestic users**, mainly feedlots, flour millers and ethanol/biofuel demand where relevant.([rabobank.com.au](https://www.rabobank.com.au/agribusinessmonthly/?utm_source=openai)) Overall, for 2026 the working assumption across major Australian banks and ABARES is **strong wheat and barley export volumes off the record 2025/26 crop, but at compressed margins and with rising downside production risk attached to possible El Niño onset later in the year.**([commodity-board.com](https://commodity-board.com/australia-grain-feed-outlook-2025-26-record-barley-crop-second-largest-wheat-harvest-and-strong-export-flows/?utm_source=openai)) === 3. [DEMAND SIGNALS] Australia container freight rates, capacity & congestion 2026 – lanes to China, Vietnam, US West Coast === **Global 2026 container freight environment** - S&P Global’s 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook describes **“softer rates ahead, but volatility isn’t going anywhere”**, citing: - residual overcapacity from 2023–25 newbuild deliveries, - persistent geopolitical routing risks and port disruptions, - environmental compliance costs (fuel, ETS‑type schemes) that tighten *effective* capacity.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - A 2026 ocean freight rate summary (Suaid Global, May 2026) shows **global spot rates typically ranging US$1,200–7,200 per container** depending on lane, size, and season. For benchmark Asia–US lanes in early 2026: - **China → US West Coast** all‑in spot generally **US$2,000–3,800/FEU** (with premium contracts higher).([suaidglobal.com](https://suaidglobal.com/insights/ocean-freight-rates-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **China–US West Coast as a proxy for Asia–US (and Australian routing)** Many Australian agri exporters trans‑ship via or benchmark against **China/Asia–USWC** lanes (especially for containerized meat and horticulture). - Feb 2026 China shipping update (Gerudo Logistics): - **USWC (Shanghai/Ningbo → LA/LB)** around **US$2,100–2,300/FEU**, **8–10% lower** than late January (US$2,400–2,500). - SCFI down **8.7% WoW** to **989.45** by 7 Feb 2026, indicating broad softening.([gerudologistics.com](https://www.gerudologistics.com/market-updates/china-shipping-update-february-2026?utm_source=openai)) - April 2026 FreightRight market update: - **CEA–USWC rates** (China/East Asia → USWC) stabilized around **US$2,600–2,700/FEU**; some shippers access effective **US$2,100–2,200** via blended contract/spot structures.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/FreightRight/comments/1sm7dvh/space_tightens_on_chinaus_routes_despite_weak/?utm_source=openai)) - Mid‑May 2026 FreightRight update: - **Rates have “doubled since March” on some lanes** as carriers pull capacity. - CEA–USWC lanes quoted at **US$2,800–3,400/FEU**, with low‑end spot near **US$2,800**.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/FreightRight/comments/1tm4j6e/ocean_freight_rates_double_since_march_as/?utm_source=openai)) These developments imply that **Asia–USWC benchmarks that Australian exporters watch have moved from low‑US$2,000s to ~US$3,000/FEU range between February and May 2026**, signaling tightening space even amid modest volume growth. **Australia–Asia lanes (China, Vietnam)** Direct, up‑to‑date lane‑level public quotes for **Australia → China/Vietnam** are scarce, but several 2026 sources give directional insights: - Industry‑wide 2026 rate reviews (MetricRig and S&P) suggest **Asia–Oceania and Oceania–Asia** routes have: - Stayed **relatively soft vs trans‑Pacific and Asia–Europe**, - But with **episodic spikes during Q1 reefer and fresh‑produce seasons**.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Horticulture export commentary (Bendigo April 2026) notes: - Strong growth in early‑2026 avocado exports but **“exporters remain sensitive to incremental increases in reefer container and port charges”**, implying margins are tight and spot or surcharge volatility is non‑trivial for **Australia → North Asia/SE Asia** services.([bendigobank.com.au](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/siteassets/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/commodity-updates/_reports/april-commodity-update-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Based on prevailing Asia–Oceania rate relationships and 2026 commentary, a reasonable working range for **Australia East Coast/West Coast → China/Vietnam** agri export containers in H1 2026 is: - **Dry 40’ to North Asia/SE Asia**: ~**US$1,000–1,800/FEU** in base freight, - **Reefer 40’**: typically **US$500–1,000/FEU** above dry, plus seasonal and congestion‑related surcharges. (These figures are inferred benchmarks from public Asia–Oceania versus trans‑Pacific spreads discussed by carriers and analysts; they are not published fixed tariffs.) **Australia–US West Coast lanes** - Australia–USWC is less widely quoted, but typically trades at a **premium to Australia–Asia**, and a **discount to direct Asia–USWC**, given shorter distance but smaller volume density. - Using the **China–USWC rates of US$2,800–3,400/FEU in May 2026** as an anchor, Australia–USWC agri export containers (particularly meats and specialty grains) are reported by forwarders to run **roughly US$2,300–3,000/FEU dry** and **US$3,000–3,800/FEU reefer**, depending on contract status, equipment balance, and season. This is consistent with the global rate bands cited above.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) **Port congestion & capacity signals – Australian ports** - An Inside ICHCA January 2026 bulletin highlights that: - Tariff‑driven trade shifts (notably US/China measures) and adverse weather have produced **periodic congestion at Australian container ports**, - Stevedores reported to the ACCC that congestion saw ships “**regularly skipping Port of Brisbane and Port Botany**,” disrupting schedules and contributing to **spot rate spikes up to ~US$3,200/FEU to/from Australia** versus pre‑COVID norms near US$1,000/FEU.([ichca.com](https://ichca.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Inside-ICHCA-January-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A 2026 shipping and shipbuilding markets review notes: - Persistent **under‑utilised global capacity** has kept average 2025 rates weak, - But 2026 is expected to see a **“wide‑scale return of container demand”**, partly as trade volumes redirect through **Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand** in response to US/China trade frictions and new USTR port‑fee policies targeting Chinese‑built ships. This re‑routing can indirectly affect Australian space availability on some Asia hub loops.([supplychainandlogistics.org](https://supplychainandlogistics.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/annual-review-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for Australian agri exporters in 2026** - **Space & rates**: - Base freight from Australia to China/Vietnam in 2026 remains **well below pandemic peaks**, but **reefer and peak‑season surcharges are material**, especially for avocados, table grapes, citrus and meat. - For shipments to the US West Coast, exporters benchmark against **rising CEA–USWC rates (~US$2,800–3,400/FEU) in Q2 2026**, with Australia–USWC generally a bit lower but directionally similar.([suaidglobal.com](https://www.suaidglobal.com/insights/ocean-freight-rates-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - **Service reliability & corridors**: - **Skipped Australian port calls (Brisbane, Botany)** and bunching increase the value of flexible routing via **Singapore/Tanjung Pelepas/Hong Kong** hubs and may push some exporters to favor **Melbourne and Fremantle** on certain services.([ichca.com](https://ichca.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Inside-ICHCA-January-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Mode choice (container vs bulk)**: - For grains, pervasive **bulk over‑capacity and low bulk freight rates relative to container** maintain bulk dominance; only specialty or small‑lot grain flows (e.g., organics, niche pulses) tend to stay in containers. - For meat and horticulture, **containerization is non‑negotiable**, so margin planning for 2026 must incorporate: - A base‑case of **soft but volatile rates**, - Scenario risk of **rate spikes and congestion around Q3–Q4 2026**, especially if carriers continue capacity‑squeezing behavior indicated by the recent doubling of some lane rates since March 2026.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Agricultural Commodities Report March 2026 - DAFF https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/march-2026?utm_source=openai • Australia—Agriculture exports resilient despite slowing global growth https://www.exportfinance.gov.au/resources/world-risk-developments/2025/july/australia-agriculture-exports-resilient-despite-slowing-global-growth/?utm_source=openai • Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2026 - DAFF https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/products/insights/snapshot-of-australian-agriculture?utm_source=openai • Cropping market update February 2026 | Bendigo Bank https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/cropping/february-2026/?utm_source=openai • Australia’s GrainCorp to export less grain in FY2025-26 | Latest Market News https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2783296-australia-s-graincorp-to-export-less-grain-in-fy2025-26?utm_source=openai • Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2026 - DAFF https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/products/insights/snapshot-of-australian-agriculture?utm_source=openai • Australia agribusiness outlook 2026 https://www.rabobank.com.au/agribusinessmonthly/?utm_source=openai • 2026 Australian Agriculture Outlook https://www.bendigobank.com.au/siteassets/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/_reports/2026-australian-agriculture-outlook.pdf?utm_source=openai • Australia—Agriculture exports resilient despite slowing global growth https://www.exportfinance.gov.au/resources/world-risk-developments/2025/july/australia-agriculture-exports-resilient-despite-slowing-global-growth/?utm_source=openai • Politics to play a bigger role in agri markets as global tensions rise https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2026/01/global-tensions-agriculture-2026-outlook.html?utm_source=openai • Agricultural Commodities Report March 2026 - DAFF https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/march-2026?utm_source=openai • Bendigo Bank Agribusiness: Outlook broadly positive for Australia’s farmers heading into 2026 | Bendigo Bank https://www.bendigobank.com.au/media/bendigo-bank-agribusiness-outlook-broadly-positive-for-australias-farmers-heading-into-2026/?utm_source=openai • Bendigo Bank Agribusiness: Outlook broadly positive for Australia’s farmers heading into 2026 | Bendigo Bank https://www.bendigobank.com.au/media/bendigo-bank-agribusiness-outlook-broadly-positive-for-australias-farmers-heading-into-2026/?utm_source=openai • Agricultural Commodities Report March 2026 - DAFF https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/march-2026?utm_source=openai • Cropping market update February 2026 | Bendigo Bank https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/cropping/february-2026/?utm_source=openai • Australia’s GrainCorp to export less grain in FY2025-26 | Latest Market News https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2783296-australia-s-graincorp-to-export-less-grain-in-fy2025-26?utm_source=openai • 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook: Softer Rates Ahead, but Volatility Isn’t Going Anywhere | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai • Ocean Freight Rates [May 2026]: $1,200–$7,200 | Suaid Global https://suaidglobal.com/insights/ocean-freight-rates-2026/?utm_source=openai • China Shipping Update February 2026 — Gerudo Logistics https://www.gerudologistics.com/market-updates/china-shipping-update-february-2026?utm_source=openai • Space Tightens on China-US Routes Despite Weak Underlying Volume https://www.reddit.com/r/FreightRight/comments/1sm7dvh/space_tights_on_chinaus_routes_despite_weak/?utm_source=openai • Ocean Freight Rates Double Since March as Carriers Aggressively Squeeze Capacity https://www.reddit.com/r/FreightRight/comments/1tm4j6e/ocean_freight_rates_double_since_march_as/?utm_source=openai • 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook: Softer Rates Ahead, but Volatility Isn’t Going Anywhere | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai • Monthly Commodity Update April 2026 https://www.bendigobank.com.au/siteassets/business/industries/agribusiness/agriculture-insights/commodity-updates/_reports/april-commodity-update-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai • 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook: Softer Rates Ahead, but Volatility Isn’t Going Anywhere | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai