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...
Kirk the new captain of ALC
FORMER soldier, journalist and diplomat Kirk Coningham has been announced as the new chief executive of the Australian Logistics Council. He replaces Lachlan Benson who has filled...
Rhenus looks to intra-Asia Push
LOGISTICS services provider Rhenus Asia-Pacific says it is looking to expand its intra-Asia presence. This follows the recent opening of an office in New Zealand with a view to...
Unions accuse miner of abandoning ship
UNIONS for Australian officers and engineers have hit out at BHP, saying the mining giant has “abandoned the last vestiges of its commitment to the Australian shipping industry”....
Wharfies announce work bans at Hutchison terminals
HUTCHISON Port Holdings’ Brisbane and Sydney terminals are set to be hit with a wave of work bans and stoppages after wharfies voted in favour of industrial action. In a statement...
Tunnel boring machine shipped to Melbourne
A CARGO ship named Caribbean Harmony transported the first of the West Gate Tunnel project's two tunnel boring machines into Melbourne late last week. The TBM was shipped from...
