'Trusted' port insider's drug smuggling links
A SYDNEY man, alleged to be the coordinator of a network of “trusted insiders” at Australia’s cargo ports, has been charged by the Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) in relation to...
Norwegian insurer seeks to confront signal jamming
NORWEGIAN insurer Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) has launched a program to provide members access to specialist services to counter the growing risk of jamming and...
Port well-placed to benefit from Vic renewables project
GEELONGPORT is among those to applaud the announcement by the Victorian government of its decision to pursue a giant wind farm in the state’s northwest. State planning minister...
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: A state of opportunity
Even as challenges arise, South Australia is taking advantage of opportunities with new infrastructure, innovation and transport investment From Europe, India and the West They...
Lunch panel hears about progress and challenges for women in maritime
FROM strategy to impact: empowering women in the maritime world was the theme of a panel lunch in Melbourne this week to mark 2026 IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. The...
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...
