Keep faith in liberal trade agenda, Premier Malinauskas tells ASEAN forum
PREMIER of South Australia Peter Malinauskas says a commitment to a liberal trade agenda is crucial if we are to raise living standards for future generations. The premier spoke...
Australia Post partially suspends postal sending to the US
AUSTRALIA Post has announced it will temporarily partially suspend postal sending to the United States (US) and Puerto Rico, effective 26 August 2025, until further notice. This...
Cathay lifts more cargo in July, year-on-year
CATHAY Group has reported carrying 11% more cargo in July 2025 than in July 2024 in its cargo division. Cathay Cargo carried over 140,000 tonnes of cargo in July while available...
Freight message to be highlighted at Australia-ASEAN forum
A BUSINESS forum in Adelaide this week can help build trade connections between Australia and Southeast Asia. That’s the view of Adrian Teaha, chair of the South Australian...
Sustainability and productivity discussed at supply chain summit
DELEGATES gathered at Doltone House in Sydney CBD for the Australian Logistics Council Supply Chain Summit. The event attracted senior politicians, industry experts and prominent...
Market diversity strategy boosts Qube
A STRATEGY aimed at diversifying by market and geography has been listed as a strong factor in business growth for logistics company Qube Holdings during the 2025 financial year....
Industry welcomes redesigned National Freight Strategy
INDUSTRY has broadly welcomed the release of the redesigned National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, unveiled this week by Catherine King, minister for infrastructure,...
Opposition argues for cleaner fuel progress
SENATOR for Victoria and Opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie has called on the government to do more to bring about a clean and sustainable domestic fuel sector....
Tugs support socks for seafarers on Father’s Day
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney is calling for support to help warm the hearts (and feet) of mariners via its Socks for Seafarers Father’s Day Appeal. Donors automatically will be...
Government announces National Freight Strategy and Action Plan
PRODUCTIVITY, resilience, decarbonisation and data are the four priority areas of a refreshed National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy announced this week by the federal...
Minister Catherine King highlights the role of intermodals
FEDERAL infrastructure and transport minister Catherine King has spoken of the key role of intermodals in facilitating the movement of freight in a rapidly changing Australia. Ms...
Panel discusses supply chain risk and infrastructure challenges
PANEL sessions at the Australian Logistics Council National Supply Chain Summit have examined supply chain risk and issues impacting infrastructure. A session featuring, Ben...
Logistics body expands across the Ditch
THE SUPPLY Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is expanding across the Tasman, officially offering services in New Zealand from next month. This development is to...
Marine insurers warned to be alert to modern slavery
MARINE insurers need to widen their understanding of modern slavery and forced labour across the maritime and extended global supply chains, an industry group says. A new...
Helping seafarers with Opal cards
THE Ampol terminal at Kurnell is famous for the landing place of Captain Cook in 1770 but for the seafarers arriving on oil tankers it is a long way to visit the Opera House or...
