Queensland announces China trade and investment strategy
STRONG complementarities between China and Queensland are key to growing trade links, a new report says. Trade and Investment Queensland, the trade arm of the state government,...
Freight on Board celebrates 35th birthday
THE ELEMENT Restaurant at Revesby Workers Club, Sydney, was the setting for logistics and forwarding business Freight On Board International’s recent 35th birthday celebrations....
Industry lists priorities for re-elected government
TRADE and transport industry bodies have called for a focus on decarbonisation, industrial relations and data security from the re-elected Albanese government. The Australian...
Inland Rail begins construction of Tranche 2 sites in Victoria
CONSTRUCTION on the eight remaining Beveridge to Albury (B2A) Inland Rail work sites is set to begin, with the start of works in the small Victorian town of Euroa this week....
ICTSI reports first quarter growth surge
PHILIPPINE logistics giant, ICTSI, has reported consolidated volumes of 3,471,913 TEU equivalent across its terminal in the first quarter of 2025, a 12 percent jump from the same...
DHL appoints Björn Müller as Asia Pacific CIO
DHL Global Forwarding has announced the appointment Björn Müller as its new chief information officer (CIO) and senior vice president of business process (BPO) for the Asia...
Apple growers, meat producers to benefit from greater China access
EXPORTS of apples and meat are tipped to increase after China granted greater market access to Australian producers. This follows the signing of a new biosecurity protocol between...
Trump looms large in DHL Group first quarter report
GERMAN logistics giant DHL Group has reported earnings and revenue growth during the 2025 first quarter, but the shadow of President Donald Trump and his tariff agenda has loomed...
Air and sea divisions help DSV to soar
HIGHER year-on-year first quarter earnings were driven by lucrative air and sea divisions, logistics company DSV has reported. The Danish company has just released its first...
MOL reports revenue growth as longer transit routes bolster rates
CONFLICT in the Middle East forcing ships to avoid the Red Sea was a key market influence in the containership and car carrier sectors during 2025, Mitsui O.S.K Lines has...
Fears election a “missed opportunity” for Aus maritime
A PROPOSED strategic fleet and shipping competition policy are key issues for the next federal government to grapple with, maritime and freight sector figures say. There are...
Submissions sought on Port of Brisbane Channel Enhancement project EIS
A CALL for submissions has been issued for the Port of Brisbane Channel Enhancement project environmental impact statement draft terms of reference (TOR). Prepared by the...
Kuehne+Nagel reports bullish start to 2025
SWISS logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has reported a strong start to 2025, with global freight volumes up across its sea and air divisions for the first quarter of the year as...
PIL names new dual fuel vessel Kota Oasis
ACHIEVING a cleaner and greener shipping sector is behind the name of the new LNG dual-fuel box ship from Pacific International Lines, Kota Oasis. The 8200TEU ship was officially...
Decarbonisation, mode sharing key themes from VTA State Conference
QUALITY data will be crucial as the freight and logistics sectors moves towards a cleaner future, the Victorian Transport Association State Conference has heard. Executive...
