Farmers welcome export cost recovery deferral
DECISIONS by the federal government to establish a fertiliser taskforce and defer phased transition to full cost recovery for export regulatory services have been welcomed by the...
Wharfies call for “coordinated action” on fuel security
“URGENT, coordinated action” is required to restore Australia’s fuel security and supply chain sovereignty, the Maritime Union says. The union has also reiterated earlier calls...
Ports to Peaks: Grit, camaraderie and a touch of Alpine chaos
RAISING critical funds to improve the lives of seafarers across Australia, New Zealand and Oceania was the aim of Ports to Peaks, a charity event organised through the Mission to...
Industry groups welcome fuel relief measures
INDUSTRY groups and unions have welcomed the federal government’s fuel relief package aimed at easing the pressure on businesses who are paying more for energy since the start of...
BICT farewells busy summer season
THE ARRIVAL of the home-ported Carnival Luminosa last December was a highlight of the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal’s just ended summer cruise season. The season, which...
Marine insurers “reaffirm commitment” to West Asia trade
MARINE insurers continue to “show resilience” and maintaining the availability of cargo, hull, liability and offshore energy cover, the International Union of Marine Insurance...
Hold off on extra charges, IFCBAA says
IFCBAA chief executive Scott Carson says container businesses should avoid applying additional charges as fuel prices start to bite. In a statement, Mr Carson said they were aware...
Government cuts fuel excise to ease energy costs
FUEL excise (petrol and diesel) has been halved for three months and heavy vehicle user charges cut as the Australian government seeks to ease pressure on the transport sector....
MV Raider’s crew charged over alleged cocaine import
THE AUSTRALIAN Federal Police say they have charged six crew members of the merchant ship MV Raider after an investigation into an organised crime syndicate which police allege...
Industry groups urge action on zero emission freight
LOWER freight costs and better air quality are among the benefits if government can bring about a cleaner transport sector, industry groups say. In an open letter to...
Smugglers in a pickle over alleged drug heist
JARS of pickles were used as cover by alleged drug smugglers in an attempt to import 115 kilos of methamphetamine, police say. Two men from Sydney and Melbourne have been charged...
PGO scheme needs “targeted enhancements”, says ALC
TARGETED and practical enhancements are required to the Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO) scheme, the Australian Logistics Council says, to support “a credible, transparent...
Forwarder makes key appointment
FORWARDER Mondiale VGL has appointed Michelle Shirton as group chief information officer, a move aimed at strengthening the company's leadership during a new growth phase. Ms...
High productivity vehicles successfully trialled at Brisbane
BIGGER truck combinations are offering productivity increases of between 50% and 100%, the Port of Brisbane (PBPL) says. The port has successfully trialled five new higher...
Commonwealth announces support for transport sector
ENSURING truckies and transport operators are protected from fuel price rises is the aim of changes to the Fair Work Act announced by the federal government. The government says...
