MSC in major Oceania network revision
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has today confirmed market rumours circulating for over a week, announcing a major overhaul of its Oceania region services effective immediately....
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WiseTech chief executive acknowledges industry friction
WISETECH Global chief executive Zubin Appoo has acknowledged there have been tough conversations with industry since the adoption of the CargoWise Value Packs in December last...
ABF to prioritise port speed and security
EFFICIENCY and port security are areas of focus for the Australian Border Force, as the agency committed to a continued partnership with industry. Deputy Commissioner Jarrod...
Deputy premier kicks off IFCBAA national conference in Hobart
DEPUTY premier and trade minister Guy Barnett has used his opening address to the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia conference in Hobart to...
Sydney man charged over attempted meth import
A SYDNEY man, 23, from Kellyville, has appeared before Penrith Local Court after a multinational police operation saw 300kg of methamphetamine hidden inside pressure washers...
Report highlights equipment failures in global fleet
A REPORT detailing “critical and recurring equipment failure points” within ships across the world has been released by the International Association of Classification Societies...
AI debate: Forwarders call for clearer framework
CLEAR legal and operational parameters are required for the use of AI in customs broking and freight forwarding, the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of...
Wärtsilä launches maritime training simulation platform
FINNISH maritime technology manufacturer Wärtsilä has launched NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed for maritime training. It is expected to...
Monash IRT and Rio Tinto ink R&D deal for rail freight study
MONASH University’s Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and Rio Tinto have entered into a Master Supply Agreement for railway research and development services for...
MUA forms cross-union decommissioning taskforce
THE MARITIME Union of Australia says it has secured backing from other unions and industry participants to establish a Decom Union Taskforce focused on offshore decommissioning in...
Hormuz crisis: fuel uncertainty dominates global shipping trade
FUEL volatility has become the key driver for global ocean and air freight as the Hormuz crisis continues, global logistics giant DHL says. The latest DHL Air Freight Market...
Fuel pinch, supply conundrum takes a toll on truck operators
FUEL spikes and supply shortages have left container transport operators scrambling, with some making a switch from bulk to retail suppliers in the short term. Regional Victoria...
Alleged cocaine importer denied bail in NSW court
A NSW man has been refused bail after being charged with allegedly importing 200kg of cocaine last week when police found drugs on the catamaran he was sailing near the...
Container hardstand storage running out for operators
THE PRESSURE is on to find land for container-rated hardstands in the east coast's major cities, with the availability of industrial-zoned land in Sydney now under 8%. With...
Brokers key to preventing ciggie piggybacking, says FTA
CUSTOMS brokers should be granted a special position as authorities seek to prevent "piggybacking" by importers of illegal tobacco through Australian ports, the Freight Trade...
Fuel supply at King Island 'stable', stockpiling discouraged
FUEL supply to Tasmania's King Island has experienced no disruptions, with regular weekly shipping movements maintaining normal stock levels amid national shortages, TasPorts...
