ALC pushes clean energy message
INDUSTRY body the Australian Logistics Council has called for investment in cheaper, cleaner energy as a means of achieving so-called net zero in carbon emissions. The ALC has...
PIL launches new LNG dual-fuelled box ship in Singapore
SUSTAINABILITY and efficiency are key themes of Pacific International Lines’ latest 8200TEU dual-fuel container ship the Kota Ocean, launched with some fanfare at the PSA Terminal...
Sadness as Don Watson Transport closes
PROMINENT Victorian trucking business, Don Watson Transport, has confirmed it is to cease trading. In a statement, managing director Lyndon Watson blamed difficult economic...
Port of Brisbane unveils Vision 2060
STRENGTHENING the Queensland economy, future-proofing trade and supporting the transition to a more sustainable and efficient port are key aims of Vision 2060, a plan or roadmap...
Ag exports well positioned amidst global uncertainty
AUSTRALIAN agriculture is well-positioned to withstand the slings and arrows of a difficult global trading environment, the June quarter commodities report from Department of...
Inland Rail’s transformation of the Euroa railway precinct is underway
INLAND Rail has begun the transformation of the station at Euroa, Victoria, to allow for the future passage of double-stacked freight trains. According to an Inland Rail...
Arrest warrant issued for former logistics company manager
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a former SeaRoad Shipping manager, accused of ripping off his then employer to the tune of $8.7m. Troy Pannell, also a former AFL...
Minister spruiks tunnel freight benefits
THE Westgate Tunnel is set to bring transformative change to the freight and transport sectors, an industry breakfast at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne has heard. State freight...
Inbound Connect expands, both north and south
IT HAS been a busy time for Inbound Connect, which has continued its vehicle booking system (VBS) expansion in Singapore and New Zealand. Inbound Connect is a software as a...
Emirates looks to boost Asia-Europe trade
AIR freight operator Emirates SkyCargo says it is bolstering its connections between Europe and Asia, with an additional two weekly charter freighters between Milan and Southeast...
Rosehill collapse reignites Glebe Island debate
THE NEW South Wales government must immediately rule out turning Glebe Island into a housing precinct, the Sydney Working Port Coalition says. This follows the collapse of the...
Fewer large losses reported in safety and shipping review
A TREND towards fewer shipping losses continued during 2024, the latest Safety and Shipping Review has revealed. Prepared by insurers Allianz Commercial, the review noted that...
Inland Rail milestone with Wangaratta Station opening
A REVAMPED Wangaratta railway station has been officially opened, an important cog in the development of the Inland Railway project. It means major works on Tranche 1 of the...
Bill seeks to improve safety and efficiency in Victorian ports
NEW roads and freight legislation seeks to improve safety, operational and administrative efficiency in the transport sector, Victorian ports and freight minister Melissa Horne...
Box ship MSC Elsa 3 sinks off the coast of India
A LIBERIAN-flagged boxship has sunk off the Indian province of Kerala, with authorities fearing possible environmental impact. Local media is reporting that the captain and crew...
