Svitzer opens new Melbourne offices
SVITZER Australia officially opened its new offices at Kooringa Way, Port Melbourne, with an evening ceremony on Thursday night (29 August). The event was attended by a wide...
Gathering promotes women’s logistics careers
‘THERE has never been more opportunity for women to forge logistics careers than now’ was a key message from lunch in Melbourne. Held in Hawthorn, the Supply Chain and Logistics...
‘What a hide’, say cops
FEDERAL authorities say they have seized 755kg of crystal methamphetamine (ice) hidden inside raw animal hides imported from Mexico. This is the largest onshore seizure of ice...
Splish, splash! Take a look at ship launches around the world
FOOTAGE from YouTube provides some spectacular examples of ships being launched around the world. The ships include a variety of navy and commercial ships....
Questions posed over Newcastle container terminal
LABOR MP Tim Crakanthorp has used New South Wales Parliament to pose a series of questions to the state government about a court case relating to a proposed container terminal in...
New logistics facility deals point to e-commerce growth
E-COMMERCE business eStore Logistics has announced two concurrent industrial property commitments in the western Melbourne suburb of Truganina. Totalling 35,000-square-metres,...
Sue Danks to join FTA
TRADE compliance specialist and DCN columnist Susan Danks is to join the Freight and Trade Alliance. The announcement was made in an email to FTA members sent by director Paul...
Extra biosecurity measures required to battle the bugs
THIRD-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson says increased vigilance is essential in order to keep Australia free of brown marmorated stink bugs. The stink bug season begins on 1...
Call goes out for new maritime cadets
PORT Authority of New South Wales says it is seeking the next young seafarer to join its two-year cadet program. The Sponsored Deck Cadet Program is a two-year course helping...
MOU to boost case for Bundaberg port infrastructure
A MEMORANDUM of understanding between Gladstone Ports Corporation and Sugar Terminals Limited is expected to boost the business case for new infrastructure at Bundaberg. GPC...
Liquefaction fears as bulker disappears off the radar
THERE are grave fears for 25 sailors after the bulker Nur Allya lost radio contact off eastern Indonesia on Sunday. According to media reports, the vessel had been carrying nickel...
Deal done for Warehouse at Marsden Park Logistics Estate
CONSTRUCTION company LOGOS has announce it is developing a 16,000sqm warehouse and office facility for Orrcon Steel at Marsden Park Logistics Estate in western Sydney. Orrcon...
New Jumbo delivers freight boost for Qantas
QANTAS Freight has announced a new addition to its fleet with the first of two Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft arriving in Sydney on Tuesday (27/8). The new freighters are to be...
Chamber appoints new chief economist
DR ROSS Lambie has been appointed as the new chief economist for the Australian Chamber of Commerce, effective from 30 September. ACCI chief executive James Pearson said Dr...
Port connectivity emphasised in rail conference
INTERCONNECTIVITY is crucial in ensuring the success of Inland Rail, organisers of a conference in Toowoomba concluded. The 2019 Inland Rail Conference last week was presented by...
