What a feeling! Queensland cops bust smugglers of containerised stolen Toyotas
AN INTERNATIONAL crime syndicate used shipping containers to send whole stolen Toyota vehicles to the United Arab Emirates from Australia for profit, Queensland Police say....
WiseTech and Elm collaborate to drive Saudi logistics
WISETECH Global and digital solutions provider Elm Company have announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration in the logistics sector of Saudi...
Farmers announce new CEO
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced Michael Guerin as its new chief executive, effective 23 March 2026. NFF president Hamish McIntyre welcomed the appointment,...
2026 ‘year of implementation’ IMO secretary-general says
THE year 2026 is to be one of “implementation”, IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez says. In a message for the New Year, the secretary-general said he would like to focus on...
Agricultural export values tipped to hit record high
THE value of Australian agricultural exports is tipped to reach a record high in nominal terms, rising by $3.1 billion to $78.9 billion in 2025–26, the latest ABARES report...
Farmers’ lobby calls for “strong stance” on EU FTA
INDUSTRY body the National Farmers Federation has urged the federal government to reject any "sub par" free trade agreement proposals with the European Union. NFF president Hamish...
Engineering business makes maritime appointment
CONSULTING engineering company Haskoning has appointed Bas van Dijk as director of its water and maritime unit within its Asia-Pacific operations. A senior engineer with more than...
WiseTech acquires Centre for Customs and Excise Studies
WISETECH has announced it has agreed to acquire the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, a provider of training, education and research in customs and border management....
Law firm boosts its SEA transport team
GLOBAL law firm Reed Smith announced the appointment of banking and finance partner Gregory Xu to its Singapore office. Dr Xu, who joins from Stephenson Harwood, is to join Reed...
Supply chains under pressure, as flooding hits the north
A TROPICAL low bringing torrential rain to North and Far North Queensland has affected supply chains to the Port of Townsville. The ABC reported yesterday about widespread stock...
Higher export values reflect increased exportable supply
HIGHER wheat, barley and horticulture export volumes is tipped to increase the value of Australian crop exports during the 2025-26 financial year, according to analysts from the...
WiseTech to divest from Expedient Software
WISETECH has announced that it and subsidiary BluJay Solutions have “voluntarily agreed” with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to sell Expedient Software....
Geelong grain export facility gains port terminal code exemption
GRAIN supply company CHS Broadbent (CHSB) has been granted a service exemption by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for its port terminal in Geelong. The ruling...
Meat industry feels the pain as China announces beef tariffs
“EXTREMELY disappointed” is how the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) says it feels after the announcement by China to implement new beef imports from 1 January. According...
Chair and deputy chair of ARTC reappointed
THE AUSTRALIAN government has appointed Peter Duncan AM as chair and Collette Burke as deputy chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Board, each for further...
