New bulk shipping service planned for Oceania region
PLANS are afoot to launch a new bulk shipping service in the Oceania region, with Sydney-based Australis Shipping seeking to build upon demand in the mining and energy sectors....
Industry welcomes heavy vehicle permit system
INTRODUCTION of the Heavy Vehicle Structural Assessment Permit System in Victoria has been welcomed by industry. The Victorian Transport Association said the HVSAPS, announced by...
January air cargoes soar, but China’s e-commerce exports return to Earth with a thud
AN EARLIER Lunar New Year has been labelled a factor in strong demand for global air cargo during January 2026, industry analysts Xeneta say. Xeneta noted storm clouds on the...
Industry gathering discusses rail and truck movements
WEST Gate tunnel operations, the vehicle booking system at West Swanson and the Port Rail Shuttle were some of the topics discussed at an industry function at the Yarraville Club...
Senator to speak at transport conference
PROMINENT freight sector advocate and ALP politician Glenn Sterle is to speak at the 2026 VTA State Conference in March. Before entering parliament, Senator Sterle worked in road...
Government urged to remain strong in EU trade negotiations
FARMERS and meat exporters have called on the federal government to remain firm in negotiating a free trade deal with the European Union. Negotiations are underway in Brussels...
Training pathways delivering local jobs at NQBP
FOR Luke Reeves, starting a plumbing apprenticeship at North Queensland Bulk Ports marks “a major new chapter”. “I’m keen to build my skills across all areas of the plumbing...
Marine incidents prominent in ATSB year-in-review
MARITIME incidents such as the collision of a container ship with the sail training ship Leeuwin at Fremantle were prominent in the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s year in...
NTC seeks consultation on landside stevedoring charges
PUBLIC consultation has opened for proposed updates to the National Voluntary Guidelines for Landside Stevedoring Charges. This follows a meeting and a joint communique issued by...
Consultation welcomed, but concerns remain over voluntary process
PUBLIC consultation on the National Voluntary Guidelines for Landside Stevedoring Charges has been welcomed, albeit concerns remain over its voluntary nature. The latest...
Dairy supply chain money to help keep freight mooving
SOME $37.7m in government money for the Dairy Supply Chain Road Upgrades is set to boost productivity and freight network sustainability, the Victorian Transport Association says....
Overseas markets have producers feeling bullish
DEMAND from overseas markets is driving producer confidence across Australia’s grassfed beef sector. That is the key finding of the latest Beef Producers Intentions Survey (BPIS)...
DHL Group pushes sustainability credentials
DHL GROUP says it has marked key milestones towards decarbonisation meeting the objectives of its sustainability roadmap announced last year. The initiative includes sustainable...
Cargo crime becoming more sophisticated, insurers say
CARGO crime is changing rapidly, with criminals increasingly sophisticated in a digital world, analysts say. The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the Transported...
Busiest berths get a boost at Townsville
STRENGTHENING trade and supply chains in North Queensland was the aim of upgrades to berths three and four at Port of Townsville that were completed recently. According to a joint...
