International Freight Assistance Mechanism

IFAM is a temporary emergency measure that helps restore global supply chains to provide pathways for Australian businesses to continue to trade internationally during the pandemic.

Australian businesses need to use the time now to review their operating models and with the temporary support of IFAM, adjust to a new trading environment.

The grants are for those freight companies or airlines working to:

• export Australian high-value and time-sensitive perishable products,
• export or import items deemed to be in the national interest by the Freight Controller (including medical supplies, medicines and equipment to support Australia’s health response), as approved by the Freight Controller or their delegate (eligible products).

We may also consider whether the product: 

• could not be sent by an alternative to airfreight without losing its essential product characteristics or value
• has a limited shelf life or is required to meet a sudden or immediate need.