AI breakthroughs set to transform Australasian supply chain
A NEW era of smarter operations is emerging as artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms global supply chains, new research suggests. According to the 2025 Agility Index...
$12.3 million for innovative truck charging hub
MELBOURNE freight routes will soon have access to a dedicated electric truck charging hub thanks to an innovative project backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)....
SCLAA announces a rebrand
INDUSTRY body the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) has announced it is changing its name. Henceforth, this august body is to be known as the Australasian...
Challenging market for marine hull insurance
AN AGEING fleet profile and more severe losses is contributing to a “soft environment” for the ocean hull market, according to Ilias P. Tsakiris, chair of the International Union...
CUSTOMS BROKING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING: Keeping the freight moving
The role of the customs broker has seldom been more important, with tariffs and rapid technological change creating both challenges and opportunities. THE WORLD of customs brokers...
PIL launches new Korea China Indonesia Service
PACIFIC International Lines says it is expanding its footprint in East Asia and Indonesia with the launch of a weekly Korea-China-Indonesia (KCI) service, with direct connections...
SIFT fatality prompts investigation
AN INVESTIGATION is expected following the death of a freight handling worker at Sydney International Freight Terminal last weekend. The man, reported to be in his 40s, was...
Postal services to the US set to resume
AUSTRALIA Post is set to resume services to the United States following a kerfuffle two weeks ago over Trumpian plans to crack down on small scale ‘de minimis’ packages....
Australian Freight Industry Awards announced
WINNERS have been announced for the 35th Australian Freight Industry Awards at a gala event held at Crown Palladium Melbourne, recognising the achievement across the freight,...
Minister Catherine King talks rail over breakfast
INFRASTRUCTURE and transport minister Catherine King says a modern rail freight network is vital for Australia to be connected and productive. Ms King spoke at a parliamentary...
Tariffs boost 'hamburger route' trade, conference hears
AUSTRALIAN exporters have been among the beneficiaries of Trumpian tariffs, a prominent maritime economist says. Executive advisor for GHD Maritime Economics, Guy Reynolds,...
Energy terminal EES scoping requirement open for public comment
THE DEPARTMENT of Transport and Planning (DTP) in Victoria has invited a second round of public comment on the draft scoping requirements for the Victorian Renewable Energy...
BizOps 2025 held in Gladstone
GUESTS to the 2025 Ports Australia BizOps conference marked the start of the event with a drinks session at Auckland House overlooking Gladstone Harbour. As the sun set over the...
Minister talks freight plan at BizOps Gladstone
QUEENSLAND transport and main roads minister Brent Mickelberg says a Freight and Delivery Plan will be crucial as the state moves into a new era with a larger population and the...
Robust demand for Australian ag products, ABARES reports
DEMAND for Australian agricultural exports remains resilient, despite US tariffs and uncertainty around inflation and global trade policy, according to the Australian Bureau of...
