Livestock transporters call for fuel relief, ag freight reform
THE AUSTRALIAN Livestock and Rural Transporters Association has backed the Australian Trucking Association’s call for urgent fuel tax relief, after the national average retail...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 25 September 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) rebounded last week, finishing at 3426 points for 18 September 2026, up from 18 September's figure of 3370. Capesize The Capesize market continued to...
World Container Index – 24 September 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), decreased 1% to $4,468 per 40ft container, due to a decrease in rates on the Asia-Europe trade route. Source: Drewry World Container Index...
Inaugural air freight summit to launch at Avalon Airport
THE INAUGURAL Australian Air Freight Summit will launch at Avalon Australian International Airshow 2027, creating a dedicated national forum focused on the future of Australia’s...
Seafarer welfare improving, but evidence not yet daily reality for all
FIVE years after the launch of the Delivering on Seafarers’ Rights Code of Conduct, increasing numbers of shipping companies are said to be demonstrating “real change” in seafarer...
World Maritime Day 2026: From policy to practice: Powering maritime excellence
"FROM policy to practice: Powering maritime excellence" is the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) World Maritime Day theme for 2026 and 2027, culminating in the annual...
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Industry rallies to help fight childhood cancer as charity golf day returns
THE SHIPPING & Logistics Charity Golf Day returns to Long Reef Golf Club on 23 October, this year in partnership with The Kids’ Cancer Project. The organisers confirm the event is...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Port or Terminal of the Year Award
WITH seaports being key to Australian economic growth, the category of Port or Terminal of the Year is always keenly sought after. 2026 Sponsor Last year the winner was Darwin...
ECS teams up with OneStop for “smarter container management”
ONESTOP has this week announced its partnership with Empty Container Solutions (ECS) in Sydney to implement OneStop's Modal and Vehicle Booking System, with the new system going...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 18 September 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) finished at 3370 points for 18 September 2026, a slight decrease from 11 September's figure of 3507. Capesize The market exhibited a generally softer...
Port of Hastings seeks EOI for VRET construction contract
THE PORT of Hastings Corporation has opened the first stage of procurement for construction of the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, calling for Registrations of...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Award
SINCE its introduction in 2018 Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Awards has been one of the most highly contested awards. 2026 Sponsor Last year was a perfect example of this...
World Container Index – 17 September 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 1% to $4,500 per 40ft container, driven by a rise in rates on the Transpacific trade route. Source: Drewry World Container Index...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Supply Chain Innovation & Technology award
IN A world where speed and adaption are essential, the Supply Chain Innovation & Technology Award is particularly topical. 2026 Sponsor Last year’s winner was Svitzer Australia....
ARA calls for mode shift target with Victorian Rail Freight Plan
THE AUSTRALASIAN Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the release of the Victorian Rail Freight Plan 2026–2036 and its focus on improving long-term planning, coordination and...
