South Korea gives “green light” to fruit from Northern Tasmania
“A POSITIVE step forward for Tasmanian farmers” is how agriculture minister David Littleproud has described a decision by South Korea to reopen trade with northern Tasmania. South...
Disruption reported from union work bans
TRANSPORT operators are reported to be feeling the pinch of wharfie work bans at Hutchison’s Brisbane and Sydney terminals. The Maritime Union has implemented a series of work...
Works bans to proceed at Sydney and Brisbane despite Fair Work hearing
AN EFFORT by stevedore Hutchison Port Holdings to prevent work bans at its Sydney and Brisbane terminals has failed. The work bans, organised by the Maritime Union, are set to...
Kalmar cranes set for Exolgan Container Terminal in Buenos Aires
LOGISTICS equipment company Kalmar has signed an agreement with Exolgan S.A to supply four rubber-tyred gantry cranes with hybrid drivelines for its container terminal in Buenos...
SEA\LNG announces new board appointments
SEA\LNG has announced two new board appointments, with Paul Taylor from Société Générale and Captain M. Segar from The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore)...
First prosecution for illegal timber imports
A QUEENSLAND importer has been hit with a $12,600 fine for “ongoing non-compliance” with Australia’s illegal logging laws. According to the Department of Agriculture, the company...
K+N becomes a Trusted Trader
LOGISTICS provider Kuehne + Nagel Australia says it is now accredited under the Australian Trusted Trader Program. The ATT recognises businesses for having secure supply chain and...
May’s Brexit deal trounced in Parliament
THE House of Commons has resoundingly defeated a bill driven by Prime Minister Theresa May that provided a plan for a United Kingdom departure from the European Union. The bill...
Fruit flies to feature in minister’s market talks
APPROPRIATE treatments for fruit flies is just one topic set for discussion when agriculture minister David Littleproud lobs up in Europe. The minister has begun his European...
MUA demands BlueScope/BHP meeting over vessel dumping
MARITIME Union national secretary Paddy Crumlin has demanded a meeting with representatives of BHP and BlueScope following the decision to dispense with the services of MV...
Disruption warning for Adelaide over security rates and conditions
ADELAIDE Airport could face disruption to passenger travel in coming weeks if rates and conditions of security workers are cut, the Transport Workers Union says. This follows a...
BIFA honours juniors
FIVE youngsters all studying for apprenticeships at freight forwarding companies have been shortlisted in the Apprentice of the Year category for the annual Freight Service Awards...
Waypoint Port Services opens new Singapore office
WAYPOINT Port Services Singapore, an integrated shipping agency, has officially announced the opening of a brand new office with function to celebrate the occasion. Guests of...
Rio Tinto declares force majeure following fire
BIG miner Rio Tinto has declared ‘force majeure’ on iron ore shipments to some customers after a fire at its Cape Lambert terminal in Western Australia late last week. ‘Force...
Qube and MIRRAT shortlisted for Pilbara project
QUBE Bulk and Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal have been short-listed as potential developers and operators of a new general cargo facility at Port Hedland. Positioned...
