BUDGET 2019: Freight bodies differ on budget
TREASURER Josh Frydenberg’s 2019 federal budget has been welcomed by industry body the Victorian Transport Association. But across the border, in South Australia, the reaction has...
BUDGET 2019: Biosecurity Levy delayed
IMPLEMENTATION of the controversial BioSecurity Imports Levy has been put back two months until September 1. The delay was confirmed in the federal budget papers released last...
BUDGET 2019: Freight investment welcomed by industry
INVESTMENT in the national supply chain is a welcome feature of the 2019 federal budget, industry body the Australian Logistics Council says. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down...
Industrial action set to hit Brisbane and Sydney terminals
HUTCHISON Ports’ terminals at Sydney and Brisbane are set to be hit with industrial action this Friday, as a dispute drags on with the Maritime Union. In a notice to customers,...
Empty container park talks welcomed by transport groups
OPERATIONS of Sydney two largest empty container depots were the subject of a meeting between logistics companies and transport sector representatives last week. Held on Thursday...
Expert panel set to cause a stink
STINKBUGS and emerging biosecurity reforms are to be discussed by an expert panel from across government and business in Sydney next week. Organised by the Freight and Trade...
Shipping registration changes take effect
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has reminded industry that changes have been made to shipping registration laws, effective 1 April. According to AMSA, there are no...
Stevedores to axe “likely unfair contract terms”
STEVEDORES DP World Australia, Hutchison Ports Australia and Victoria International Container Terminal have agreed to change contracts with land transport businesses after the...
Progress reported in DPWA, union dispute
STEVEDORE DP World Australia and the CFMMEU have made progress in resolving their differences and heading off disruptive industrial action. A spokesman for DPWA said action set...
Government makes common cause with wharfies over wind project
A DECISION by the federal government to explore the possibility of a wind farm off the coast of Gippsland in Victoria has led to praise from the Maritime Union. Energy minister...
Lyttelton Container Terminal expands with 1-Stop booking system
A “RICHER and smarter supply chain” is the aim of 1-Stop Connections’ installation of a second vehicle booking system at Lyttelton Container Terminal near Christchurch. This make...
Bigger ships able to call at Lyttelton, following channel enhancements
A PROJECT to expand the Lyttelton shipping channel is finished, ensuring the harbour is prepared for a future with larger vessels. But the amount of dredging required was said to...
Stink bugs, sulphur and illegal goods thrashed out at forum
A FORUM in Sydney has thrashed out some of the key themes critical to the supply chain. Hosting the forum was VISA Global Logistics at its operation in Erskine Park. According to...
NTC announces new chief executive
A FORMER Victorian government senior executive, Dr Gillian Miles, has been announced as the new chief executive and commissioner of the National Transport Commission. NTC chair...
Live exports of sheep banned during northern summer
A BAN has been placed on the live export of sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer, the Department of Agriculture and Resources has confirmed. This follows a lengthy...
