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Magaya brings customs compliance to Kiwi forwarding platform
MAGAYA Corporation, a freight management platform for logistics service providers, has announced the launch of Magaya Global Customs Compliance for New Zealand, expanding both its...
Two charged over alleged methamphetamine import via sea freight
TWO men have appeared before the NSW Bail Division Court charged over their alleged roles in the importation of 13kg of methamphetamine from Germany. The investigation began after...
CAS marks 50 years as a freight and logistics specialist
FREIGHT forwarding, customs and logistics business Customs Agency Services (CAS) is celebrating 50 years in the industry in what is says is five decades spent helping Australian...
Care-Factor 2026: Industry has a ball
One of the industry's most anticipated nights — the Care Factor Christmas in July Ball, was held this year at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney on Friday 31 July. The Grand Ballroom,...
DP World, LiteHaus launch Fiji digital education push
DP World has teamed up with Australian non-profit LiteHaus International on a digital education initiative aimed at improving access to technology for about 4700 students across...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 24 July 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) ended last week at 2743 points for 24 July 2026, down slightly from 17 July's figure of 2752. Capesize The market regained momentum over the course of...
World Container Index – 23 July 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), decreased a further 4% to $4,374 per 40ft container, due to a decline in rates on Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Source: Drewry...
Record seizures highlight intensified crackdown on illicit tobacco
NEW data shows the Australian Border Force (ABF) continues to deliver significant results in disrupting illicit tobacco supply chains, seizing more than 2,300 tonnes of illicit...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 17 July 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) dipped last week, finishing at 2752 points for 17 July 2026, down from 10 July's figure of 2944. Capesize The market lost momentum over the course of...
World Container Index – 16 July 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), fell 2% to $4,547 per 40ft container. The decrease indicates that the strong upwards momentum seen during the peak season is beginning to...
PORT OF BRISBANE: Queensland's 'best kept secret' celebrates 50 years
To mark 50 years since the establishment of the Port of Brisbane Authority to create a modern, deepwater port at Fisherman Islands, Port of Brisbane presents the first in a series...
Port of Newcastle powers up with NSW battery storage first
THE PORT of Newcastle has become the first port in NSW approved to store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries safely at its Mayfield Multipurpose Terminal, adding to its role in...
Authorities seeking assistance after Port Botany cocaine seizure
AUTHORITIES are seeking public information after 534kg of cocaine was found concealed in a shipping container at Port Botany earlier this week [13 July]. Australian Border Force...
Southern Ports' Community Investment Program going bigger than ever
SOUTHERN Ports is set to take its Community Investment Program to a new level after delivering a record-breaking level of funding and applications over the past year. More than...
Authorities seize prohibited weapons at Port Botany
AUSTRALIAN Border Force (ABF) officers have seized 426 illicit weapons allegedly concealed in three shipping containers intercepted at Port Botany. The containers, which...
