Galbraith appointed new Royal Wolf executive GM
NEW Royal Wolf Australasia executive general manager Audrey Galbraith is set to make safety a high priority during her time at the helm. Ms Galbraith has just taken on the key...
Zircon shipments get the green light
TESTS done on zircon indicate the sand is not corrosive to metal and can be safely shipped, the Zircon Industry Association says. The conclusion was on the basis of zircon being...
Albanese set to contest Labor leadership
OPPOSITION infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese is set to contest the leadership of the Australian Labor Party following Saturday’s shattering election loss. He is to face...
Mizzen and Kontainers announce partnership
MIZZEN Group has announced a partnership with Kontainers, a business that provides a "self service web application" helping shippers book their own freight movements. The...
Maritime skills should be focus for government: MIAL
MARITIME Industry Australia says ensuring strategic maritime skills should be a priority for the re-elected Coalition government. In a statement congratulation Prime Minister...
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...
