Maritime symposium set to tackle big industry issues
SUSTAINABLE maritime supply chain opportunities at a time of growing protectionism are focuses of this year’s AMLRN Annual Symposium on 30 November. The symposium, which has...
Bullish beef outlook boosts exporters
LARGE beef production volumes at the start of 2026 help cement Australia’s position as a reliable supplier into global markets, analysts say. New data from the Australian Bureau...
American Airlines Cargo connects to CargoWise
WISETECH Global has announced that American Airlines Cargo has joined the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program. The direct data integration enables freight forwarders to...
Trade minister to spruik Aussie goods in East Asia
TRADE minister Don Farrell says he will highlight the value of Australian export goods during meetings this week in Japan and China. Senator Farrell is travelling to East Asia as...
Australian National Maritime Museum welcomes Barangaroo Boat
“A GATEWAY to the past” is how the Barangaroo Boat has been described on the occasion of its handing over to the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. The New South Wales...
Industry remembers Alan Tait OAM
INDUSTRY stalwart Alan Tait OAM has been remembered by his peers for a significant and valued contribution to the maritime sector over many years. Captain Tait died peacefully on...
‘Awareness truck’ key to eliminating prostate cancer deaths
A MAJOR new national effort to eliminate deaths from prostate cancer has been launched at Parliament House in Canberra this week. Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA)...
Middlebank appoints Mark Hopkins as associate
SUPPLY chain and value chain management consultancy Middlebank Consulting Group, has announced the appointment of Mark Hopkins as an associate. According to Middlebank, Mr Hopkins...
Man jailed over printer plot
A PLOT to import 22.4 kilos of cocaine concealed inside printing machines has seen a 47-year-old Victorian man jailed for nine years. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers...
Maritime single window funds a budget highlight
AN ALLOCATION of $47.1m for the so-called maritime single window was among the highlights in the 2026-27 budget for shipping and logistics. The maritime single window is a digital...
Strait of Hormuz remains concern for Australian fertiliser importers
THE Strait of Hormuz remains a key concern for global nitrogen markets with reports about 20 fully loaded urea vessels destined for Australia remain stranded in the Persian Gulf,...
Boost for meat exports to Indonesia
THE approval of five additional export beef establishments to supply the Indonesia market represents “another big win for Australia’s red meat industry”, federal agriculture...
Partnership to cut freight vehicle reliance on fuel
HELPING reduce reliance upon fossil fuels is a focus of the Victorian government in signing a global memorandum of understanding (MoU) on transitioning to zero-emission freight...
Thai concession extension a boost for DP World
A CONCESSION extension at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, ensures continuity and service stability for customers, DP World Asia Pacific chief executive and managing director Glen...
Vic government backs refining capacity
THE STATE government of Victoria says it will co-fund Viva Energy to do a feasibility study into expanding renewable diesel blend processing at the Geelong Refinery. This follows...
