New logistics estate opened in western Sydney
MINISTER for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres has officially opened Stage 1 of the LOGOS $230m Marsden Park Logistics Estate. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday with Blacktown mayor...
Qube all set for November opening of Port Adelaide facility
QUBE Logistics says it is on track to complete its new 10,000sqm hazard analysis and critical control point warehouse at Outer Harbor, South Australia, by November. Adjacent to...
Open trade settings should help economic revival, says Chamber
STRONG international trade should help the national economy improve despite “disappointing” growth figures released this week, the Australian Chamber says. The Australian Bureau...
GAC snares services deal in Malaysia
GAC Malaysia has been awarded the license to provide bunkering, freight forwarding, shipping and non-bonded warehousing services by the custodian of Malaysia’s national oil and...
Infrastructure spending and low rates to boost economy, says RBA
RESERVE Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe has indicated low interest rates, tax cuts, and infrastructure spending look set to support the economy in the near future. This was...
Shipping a focus of HFW’s new Singapore hire
INTERNATIONAL law firm HFW has announced the hiring of Christopher Metcalf as a partner for its Singapore office, part of an effort to boost its shipping practice. Mr Metcalf is...
Specialist trailer to improve logistics fuel efficiency
DIVERSIFIED logistics infrastructure provider Pedersen Group says a new material handler from Germany will help improve its efficiency and fuel consumption. The 830 trailer...
Merchant mariners remembered
MERCHANT Navy Day and the anniversary of the first sinking of a British merchant vessel during World War II have been recognised by industry and labour groups. The SS Athenia was...
Get in your nominations for the 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards!
NOMINATIONS are still open for the 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards. Always an industry highlight, this year’s function will be held at the Plaza Ballroom in...
Driver incurs $20k fine for engine tampering
A VICTORIAN truck driver has been fined more than $20,000 for four offences in New South Wales after his truck was found to be able to reach speeds of 130 kmh. Transport for NSW...
Damco extends BluJay partnership
INTERNATIONAL provider of supply chain software and services provider, BluJay Solutions, has announced a new multi-year agreement with Damco to continue use of its Transportation...
Svitzer announces new general manager for WA
SVITZER Australia has announced the appointment of Jodie Ransom as its general manager – west following Peter Ernst's departure to join the Port Authority of NSW. Ms Ransom has 30...
“Unfair contracts” a focus of submission
A “COMPREHENSIVE submission” about safe people and practices around heavy vehicles has been lodged with the National Transport Commission by the National Road Transport...
Uni-port partnership recognised
A LONG-running partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports and James Cook University has been recognised with the two entities receiving an award for getting the “right...
More than meets the eye: transformer arrives in Townsville
SECURING ongoing electricity to the Ingham region of North Queensland is the objective of bringing a new electricity transformer to Townsville. The transformer was shipped to Port...
