Coastal shipping can slash freight emissions, report states
A NEW report has highlighted the significant benefits for reducing freight emissions by moving more cargo to coastal shipping. Comparing the emissions performance of road, rail...
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Credit card surcharge ban risks impeding trade, freight body says
BANNING businesses from recovering credit card processing fees risks impacting their ability to trade across borders, an industry entity says. The Reserve Bank of Australia...
Freight operators boost tech spend to cut costs
AROUND two thirds of freight and logistics operators in Australia and New Zealand expect to spend more on technology during the next 12 months, as business seek cost reductions...
‘Brett’ set to star at ASCLA awards, as booking cutoff looms
COMEDIAN Peter Rowsthorn, also known as Brett from the Kath and Kim series, is set to be a highlight at this year Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Association Industry Awards...
Services return to Suez, security concerns remain, report says
MORE shipping lines are resuming service through the Suez Canal instead of diverting ships all the way around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, US logistics company C H Robinson...
New tobacco bill set to pass parliament
NEW legislation governing the tobacco trade is seemingly set to become law after the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee recommended its passing without amendment....
ALC event focuses on government and industry cooperation
CLOSER cooperation between government and industry was the focus of the Australian Logistics Council’s Government Dialogue event held in Canberra this week. The dialogue brought...
Cruise ship sector told to protect crews
THE Maritime Union says it remains concerned about the potential for abuse, coercion, and manipulation for those working in the cruise sector, following the decision by the...
India emerges as key Aussie cotton market, shippers say
INDIA emerged as Australia’s largest cotton export destination during the month of August, a new report shows. According to the latest market report from the Australian Cotton...
Presentations focus on Melbourne’s maritime journey
A PUBLIC discussion organised by the Association for Waterborne Infrastructure (PIANC) has heard about the origins of the Port of Melbourne and the changing roles of marine pilots...
Tech beats tariffs as global trade accelerates, DHL research says
RESEARCH from freight giant DHL says the artificial intelligence boom has become “a powerful driver of global trade”, exceeding tariffs and geopolitical shocks as a factor. The...
Green Triangle plan needs funding and delivery dates, ALC says
THE GOVERNMENTS of Victoria and South Australia need to provide a construction timetable for Green Triangle Freight Action Plan announced this week, the Australian Logistics...
CMA CGM selects Wärtsilä engines for lower-emission operations
TECHNOLOGY group Wärtsilä is to supply 36 Wärtsilä 34DF dual fuel engines for 12 new 18,000 TEU container vessels being built for CMA CGM at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The...
Ports praised for GRESB sustainability efforts
KEY Australian ports in Victoria and New South Wales have been praised for their efforts towards sustainability, as part of the 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment....
Logistics report highlights role of the ‘chief supply chain officer’
THE rise of the chief supply chain officer (CSCO) reflects a broader transformation in international business, a new report prepared by the Global Trade Advisory states. Entitled...
