Freight implications from Uber Air
UBER Air may have implications for the movement of freight as well as people, a respected economist says. The international tech company announced this week that Melbourne would...
ABF boss talks customs in Laos and SE Asia
AUSTRALIAN Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram recently attended the 28th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations Directors-General of Customs, held in Laos....
Turtle death prompts conservation message
AN INJURED green sea turtle rescued from the waters of Port Hedland in May has died. But the death of the turtle, named Minderoo, has prompted a message for everyone involved in...
Kent Heazlett awarded for “significant service”
CUSTOMS broker and trade expert Kent Heazlett has been awarded a gong on the Queen’s Birthday honours list. Mr Heazlett is the owner of Cornish International Pty Ltd and managing...
Townsville Port welcomes container and rail initiatives
“PIT to port” solutions are to become a reality at Townsville with the announcement of $30m from the Queensland government towards a new $48m common-user rail freight terminal at...
New tobacco import laws set to take effect
THE Australian Border Force has put out an alert, reiterating that from 1 July, most tobacco products will be declared “prohibited imports”. Such products includes cigarettes,...
Australian and PNG patrol the Torres Strait
THE latest joint cross border patrol of the Torres Strait has taken place, with authorities from Australia and Papua New Guinea cooperating on this porous stretch of water. Led by...
First container train arrives at Werris Creek Intermodal
CRAWFORDS Group has announced the first container train to arrive at Werris Creek Intermodal Rail Facility near Tamworth, the famous township in country New South Wales. The site...
Challenging outlook for trade
AUSTRALIA faces an extended period of slow economic growth, albeit we should avoid a technical recession, Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan says. Mr Hassan spoke at a...
First LNG cargo shipped from Prelude FLNG
THE first shipment of liquefied natural gas has sailed from Shell’s Prelude operation 475km north-east of Broome in Western Australia. This shipment is to be delivered by the...
Kalmar to introduce lithium-powered forklift
WATERFRONT technology specialist Kalmar is to introduce a medium electric forklift powered by lithium-ion battery technology. The new forklift is said to be the company’s latest...
David Anderson honoured
FORMER Ports Australia chief executive David Anderson has been inducted as a general member (AM) in the Queen's Birthday honours list. The former public servant was awarded for...
ATSB boss builds “strong bonds” in Washington DC
AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Greg Hood has met with National Transportation Safety Board chairman Robert L. Sumwalt at the latter’s Washington DC...
Maritime insurer announces key appointment
EAGLE Ocean Agencies has announced the recruitment of Richard Linacre in a market liaison role. Eagle Ocean Agencies operates Eagle Ocean Marine, the American Club’s premium P&I...
Ports Australia focuses on sustainability
A DOCUMENT focusing on sustainability has been launched by Ports Australia. Entitled Ports and a Sustainable Australia, the report showcases efforts from ports around the country...
