By partnering with uTenant, Combe successfully navigated the complexities of evaluating and optimising its logistics partnerships. The process not only reinforced Combe’s commitment to operational excellence but also secured a logistics framework that supports its long-term growth objectives.

uTenant is proud to announce a strategic partnership with provenio.ai, an award winning, Australian artificial intelligence (AI) company transforming back-office operations across supply chains.

This quarter we’ve seen rates returning to normal levels, after the modest decline in ambient pallet storage rates. The National median storage rate for Q1 2025 is $4.50 pppw, up from $4.00 pppw reported in Q4.

So, what challenges do U.S. tariffs on Australian supply chains pose? For Australian businesses, the tariffs translate into immediate strategic and operational questions. Exporters to the U.S. must decide how to handle the extra 10% cost – absorb it, attempt to pass it to U.S. customers, or split the difference. Each option squeezes margins or threatens demand.