HFW makes key APAC appointment
PROMINENT maritime-focused law firm HFW has announced the appointment of a leading shipping litigation and international arbitration partner for its Melbourne office. Elizabeth...
Supply chain workforce needs a boost
A WHOLE of government approach is crucial as the logistics industry seeks to overcome skilled labour shortages, Phillip Parsons says. Mr Parsons is the director of logistics for...
B&H makes CCO appointment
AEROSPACE logistics business B&H Worldwide has appointed Australian Matthew Warrington as its new chief commercial officer. According to the company, Mr Warrington brings to B&H...
Governments move to preserve smelters in Tasmania and SA
SMELTING company Nyrstar is to receive a $135 million lifeline from the Commonwealth, Tasmanian and South Australian governments to ensure the future of its operations at Hobart...
International Maritime Organization Secretary-General visits Australia
AUSTRALIA has welcomed the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, as part of his tour of the Pacific region. Mr Dominguez’s visit...
Team bullish in a bearish market
LOGISTICS giant Team Global Express (TGE), has announced financial results for the 2025 financial year, referring to “a solid performance” in a tough market. Highlights were...
Unions reject second register changes
KEY maritime unions have rejected a proposed revamp of the Australian International Shipping Register (second register), citing its impact on wages and crew conditions. The...
DSV happy with growth in tough times
DANISH transport and logistics company DSV has handed down its latest financial results, hailing what it said was “increased organic gross profit in a challenging and volatile...
Empty container parks look to tech advantages
THREE Melbourne empty container parks are adopting technological change, announcing they will move to the OneStop Modal platform for empty container park management and the...
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Logistics exec Troy Pannell jailed
FORMER SeaRoad executive Troy Pannell is to spend more time behind bars after being convicted for contempt of court. Pannell, 48, appeared in the Supreme Court of Victoria before...
Asian markets present new grain opportunities
SPEAKERS at the Australian Grains Industry Conference have highlighted market opportunities in China, India and Southeast Asia. Daily Cargo News recently reported about a...
Delegates from near and far descend on Melbourne for grains conference
PEOPLE flew from as far away as the United States and China for the annual Australian Grains Industry Conference, held at Crown Palladium, Melbourne. The event was held with the...
‘Productivity’ key as new markets emerge
PRODUCTIVITY and the need to raise it has emerged as a central theme at the Australian Grains Industry Conference in Melbourne. Federal agriculture minister Julie Collins said...
“Significant step” towards closer trade ties with UAE
A “SIGNIFICANT step” toward strengthening Australian economic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is how new federal legislation has been described. The Australian Federal...
Ofload appoints former WiseTech executive
DIGITAL freight provider Ofload has announced the appointment of Harmen Fredrikze as its new chief financial officer. According to a statement published online, Harmen Fredrikze...
