Stink bugs help young forwarder to glory
A 2000-word dissertation about dealing with a stink bug infestation has helped Natarlia Harold win the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand Young...
Port investment lessons leads to recognition
AN AWARD for a port in central America has lessons for the broader international ports community, a senior executive says. The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America...
Industry ball scheduled for Perth
CUSTOMS brokers and many others from transport and logistics are set to gather in Perth for the International Trade Ball. To be held at Duxton Hotel in Perth, the event has been...
Largest aluminium ship to be built by Incat
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Incat has scored a contract to build the largest aluminium ship on the planet. Incat Tasmania is to build the 130metre ship for Buquebus to operate between...
Biosecurity challenge issued to brokers and forwarders
FREIGHT forwarders and customs brokers were challenged to “step up” and play a more proactive role in engaging all New Zealanders in biosecurity. The challenge was thrown down at...
TWU congratulates Tony Sheldon on his Senate election
AN “UNFAILING ally” of transport workers is how Tony Sheldon has been described upon his election to the Australian Senate. The former TWU national secretary’s election as a...
Supply chain should be Coalition priority, says ALC
FINALISING the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy should be a priority for the re-elected Coalition government, the Australian Logistics Council says. ALC chief executive...
Lambie breaks her silence
TASMANIAN Jacqui Lambie appears set for a return to parliament, with counting showing the former Palmer Party member will be returned as an independent Senator. Ms Lambie...
Election 2019: Coalition triumphs
PRIME Minister Scott and Scott Morrison and the Liberal / National Coalition have scored a remarkable victory in Saturday’s election, defying both opinion polls and pundits....
New Geelong harbour master appointed
VICTORIAN Regional Channels Authority has announced the appointment of David Shennan as its news harbour master and marine manager for the Port of Geelong. Captain Shennan...
Union critical of terminal management
MARITIME Union deputy national secretary Will Tracey has criticised differing messages from Victoria International Container Terminal and parent company ICTSI. As was reported in...
Remembering Bob Hawke
KEY figures from transport and the maritime community have united to recognise the contribution of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke who died on Thursday at the age of 89. Mr Hawke...
Maritime Museum hosts Patrick celebrations
AN EVENING function at the Australian National Maritime Museum marked the 100th birthday of stevedoring company, Patrick Terminals. The event was attended by customers, industry...
Shipping conference begins in Asia
MORE than 160 shipping professionals from Singapore and the region have gathered this week for the 2019 Nautical Institute Singapore branch annual conference. The conference has...
Logistics direction at stake as polling day looms
THE future direction of Australian shipping and logistics policy is set to be determined as Australians go to the polls on Saturday. Labor infrastructure spokesman Anthony...
