Electric trucks gain momentum as freight SMEs seek funding
CONTAINER transport operators have gathered at Yarraville, Melbourne, for a practical workshop on applying for government funding towards fleet decarbonisation. The Victorian...
Cocaine seized from inside heavy vehicles
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force (ABF) Maritime Operations branch has seized more than 50kg of cocaine hidden inside heavy vehicles during a targeted inspection in Brisbane. The drugs,...
New container-rated hardstand for southwest Sydney
TRANSPORT real estate and infrastructure manager Realterm has announced "practical completion" of a hardstand for stacking fully loaded shipping containers. The 23,000 sqm stand...
New laydown for Port of Townsville announced
THE QUEENSLAND government has announced the completion of a new 14-hectare project cargo laydown area at the Port of Townsville. North Queensland is said to have seen a growing...
TasPorts announces $100,000 in funding for industry
TASPORTS has opened applications for its 2026 Industry Support Program, offering $100,000 in funding for initiatives that “deliver lasting benefits” to Tasmanian industries....
Pressure on freight projects and SMEs as fuel price skyrockets
RISING oil prices along with imminent interest rate hikes are weighing down an under-pressure freight system, Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW) says. RCNSW chair and Lismore...
New offshore wind technology for APAC marine logistics
DEVELOPER of advanced industrial precincts, Energy Estate, has been appointed 'exclusive advisor' to bring offshore wind installation, FEEDERDOCK, into the Australia and New...
Keep alert for fuel surcharges, transport operators warned
CONTAINER transport operators should review fuel surcharge rates at least weekly as terminal gate prices (TGP) soar, the Container Transport Alliance of Australia (CTAA) says. The...
AI for customs brokers: what’s next for the supply chain?
SWEEPING job cuts announced by WiseTech last week are likely to be a sign of things to come in relation to freight and logistics, industry figures say. Among those who spoke with...
PORT & TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT: Heralding the future of Australia’s port network
Diversification of Australia’s ports is inevitable as the country prepares for the coming decades of international trade. DCN explores the driving factors behind this change and...
Narco-sub discoveries have AFP on high alert
RECENT discoveries of uncrewed narco-submarines washed up on the Pacific Islands have raised alarm bells for the Australian Federal Police as they continue to battle cocaine...
NQBP reports double full-year trade volumes for half-year
A SURGE in breakbulk trade for the Port of Mackay has seen 14 vessels and more than 60,000 freight tonnes processed to the end of January 2026, double last year’s full-year...
2025 DCN Award Winner's profile: Safety sits with everyone
2025 DCN Awards Safety Winner Gavin Simpson discusses the team approach to safety culture and where he thinks Australian freight forwarders are at THE YEAR 2025 was a big one for...
Better safety for heavy vehicles to boost productivity, SAFC says
HIGH productivity vehicles (big trucks) are central to the South Australian Freight Council's submission to the Senate Select Committee for Productivity, highlighting their value...
Horticulture exports hit all-time high, fresh produce leads
AUSTRALIAN horticulture exports have recorded their strongest year, with total fresh export value up 13% to $3.5 billion, Hort Innovation’s 2024-25 Australian Horticulture...
