Farmers get a boost from Indonesian fertiliser deal
A COMMERCIAL deal between Incitec Pivot Fertilisers and PT Pupuk Indonesia is to see a quarter of a million tonnes of additional agricultural grade urea shipped to Australia. The...
TRAnsverse tugs near 3000 commercial jobs
SVITZER says its three TRAnsverse class tugboats are approaching 3000 collective commercial tug jobs this month, with on-water operations reportedly showing superior escort...
Refinery fire highlights fuel vulnerability, transport figures say
A FIRE at the Corio oil refinery near Geelong highlights Australia’s fuel vulnerability, industry figures say. The refinery, run by Viva Energy Group, is one of just two remaining...
Industry welcomes “urgent action” by FWC
A DRAFT emergency order aimed at addressing escalating fuel costs in road transport has been welcomed by the Victorian Transport Association. The order followed a joint emergency...
Expert team assembles to support Aussie exporters
A TEAM of “highly skilled trade and logistics experts” has been assembled to help Australian exporters combat significant shipping and cargo disruptions from the ongoing conflict...
AAT tariffs face scrutiny
INDUSTRY groups Shipping Australia and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries have filed objections to ro-ro operator Australian Amalgamated Terminals’ schedule of tariffs...
Agreement aims to kick beef export goals
CEMENTING Southeast Asia as an export destination for Australian beef is the aim of a sporting partnership with the ASEAN Football Federation. The partnership sees Aussie Beef,...
Townsville celebrates record cruise season
A RECORD 2025-26 cruise season reflects increased demand to experience North Queensland, Port of Townsville chief executive Ranee Crosby says. The port is celebrating a season...
Renewables focus of $36m Mayfield port plan
PORT of Newcastle is increasing its diversification away from mineral trades, via a $36m extension to its multipurpose terminal (MPT) berth at Mayfield. The berth extension is to...
Fuel information plan announced, as industry groups count the cost
HELPING limit fuel supply chain pressures is the aim of a new information plan announced this week by federal infrastructure minister Catherine King. Fuel costs have spiked since...
DCN celebrates 135th birthday
“TODAY, we publish the first issue of the DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS which we trust will meet with your approval and support.” It was with those words, written by manager H I Moffat,...
Federal Court rules against Brambles in class action
LOGISTICS giant Brambles says it is reviewing a Federal Court judgement after two rulings were made against it as part of a class action. The case was brought by law firms Slater...
ALC calls for OSCA supply chain change
TARGETED updates to the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) are required, the Australian Logistics Council says, reflecting the “operational complexity” and...
Air freight rates could take months to recover, analysts say
A RETURN to pre-conflict capacity and rates on trades out of West Asia hubs is still a month or two away, air freight analysts Xeneta say. A shaky ceasefire agreed earlier this...
Portland Mission opens new bus shed
PORTLAND Mission to Seafarers (MTS) branch recently officially opened a newly reimagined bus shed, enhancing its capacity to support the welfare and transport needs of visiting...
