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...
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...
