Arrests follow Webb Dock protest
POLICE have arrested 18 demonstrators following a protest at Webb Dock on Monday (1 September) that disrupted logistics operations in the Melbourne port precinct. According to...
Cargo ship call highlights Glebe Island value
WHEN Chinese cargo ship Yu Peng berthed at Glebe Island recently, it highlighted what many say is the need to retain Sydney Harbour’s last working deepwater port. Yu Peng (IMO...
Federal government moves to axe “nuisance tariffs”
THE federal government says a boost in business productivity will be a key benefit of its move to abolish 500 so-called ‘nuisance tariffs’. Trade minister Don Farrell said it...
WiseTech reports 14% revenue growth for financial year
FREIGHT-focused tech company WiseTech has released its financial results for the year to 30 June, with chief executive CEO Zubin Appoo hailing the “resilience and scalability” of...
Vital role for RCEP in a changing trading environment
A ROBUST Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is crucial in a trading environment increasingly characterised by tensions between China and the US. That was one of...
Intermodal Terminal Company CEO to speak at industry lunch
FOUNDER and chief executive of Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) Mishkel Maharaj is to speak at an ICHCA Victoria lunch in Melbourne next week. ITC is Australia’s only independent...
Keep faith in liberal trade agenda, Premier Malinauskas tells ASEAN forum
PREMIER of South Australia Peter Malinauskas says a commitment to a liberal trade agenda is crucial if we are to raise living standards for future generations. The premier spoke...
Australia Post partially suspends postal sending to the US
AUSTRALIA Post has announced it will temporarily partially suspend postal sending to the United States (US) and Puerto Rico, effective 26 August 2025, until further notice. This...
Cathay lifts more cargo in July, year-on-year
CATHAY Group has reported carrying 11% more cargo in July 2025 than in July 2024 in its cargo division. Cathay Cargo carried over 140,000 tonnes of cargo in July while available...
Freight message to be highlighted at Australia-ASEAN forum
A BUSINESS forum in Adelaide this week can help build trade connections between Australia and Southeast Asia. That’s the view of Adrian Teaha, chair of the South Australian...
Sustainability and productivity discussed at supply chain summit
DELEGATES gathered at Doltone House in Sydney CBD for the Australian Logistics Council Supply Chain Summit. The event attracted senior politicians, industry experts and prominent...
Market diversity strategy boosts Qube
A STRATEGY aimed at diversifying by market and geography has been listed as a strong factor in business growth for logistics company Qube Holdings during the 2025 financial year....
Industry welcomes redesigned National Freight Strategy
INDUSTRY has broadly welcomed the release of the redesigned National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, unveiled this week by Catherine King, minister for infrastructure,...
Opposition argues for cleaner fuel progress
SENATOR for Victoria and Opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie has called on the government to do more to bring about a clean and sustainable domestic fuel sector....
Tugs support socks for seafarers on Father’s Day
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney is calling for support to help warm the hearts (and feet) of mariners via its Socks for Seafarers Father’s Day Appeal. Donors automatically will be...
