Wildfire in Australia — Green alert

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary Wildfires occurred in Australia from April 14-15, assessed as medium-level risk. While specific affected areas and scale have not been confirmed, considering Australia's history of major wildfires, potential impacts on agricultural and mining regions are of concern.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural sector: Australia is a major exporter of wheat, beef, and dairy products, with potential production disruptions to farms and livestock operations near fire zones
• Mineral resources: Risk of temporary suspension of iron ore and coal mining transport routes in southeastern Australia
• Port logistics: Potential delays in inland transportation to major export ports due to road closures caused by fires
• Power supply: Risk of manufacturing and processing facility shutdowns due to concerns over transmission line damage

3) Watch points

• Need to track fire spread range, proximity to major agricultural and mining areas, and firefighting completion timeline
• Monitor Australian Bureau of Meteorology fire warning level upgrades and possibility of additional fire outbreaks
• Verify price fluctuations of major export items (iron ore, agricultural products) and international buyers' alternative supply source acquisition trends