West Gate Tunnel a game-changer for freight, minister says
VICTORIAN freight minister Melissa Horne says the West Gate Tunnel is set to be a transformative boon for freight movement to and from the Port of Melbourne. The minister was the...
Tariff impact likely to be indirect, economic analyst says
IMPACTS on Australia from the imposition of US tariffs are likely to be felt indirectly, a conference in Victoria has heard. Duncan Smith, the general manager for client...
Innovation: Staying ahead of the game
With the global logistics sector valued at around US$9 trillion, according to Precedence Research, the challenge is to leverage new efficiencies in this lucrative industry. The...
Ro-ro & car carriers
Ro-Ro, fuels for the future WITH the days when Australians mostly drove cars built in Geelong or Elizabeth largely gone, motorists are now reliant on imports, predominantly from...
Indonesian lunch policy presents opportunities for Australian growers
THE AUSTRALIAN government is examining trade opportunities with Indonesia aimed at taking advantage of a scheme aimed at feeding school children. A key policy for President-elect,...
Challenges for open trading system, analyst warns
FOREIGN policy analyst Rory Medcalf has warned that restoring an open trading environment is likely to be difficult, as nations reassert sovereign power. In recent years, the...
Industry ready for deregulated port environment as GTA chair calls for change
GRAIN Trade Australia chair Andrew Goyder says the Australian Wheat Port Code is no longer “fit for purpose”, arguing consumers and other stakeholders have nothing to fear from a...
OFFSHORE & ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Maritime and the future of offshore energy
The maritime sector and Australian ports are instrumental in developing and sustaining the offshore projects surrounding our coastline THE WORLD needs more energy. Demand is...
Key port rail link to be reopened
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation is to reopen a single track section of the Moss Vale Unanderra line, near Dombarton, from December 22 to help return train services to and...
Protected industrial action at DP World Fremantle
STEVEDORE DP World Australia has issued a notice confirming protected action by the Maritime Union at its Fremantle terminal. “We regret the Maritime Union of Australia has given...
Two charged after $3.5m in ephedrine seized
DETECTIVES have charged two men as part of investigations into the alleged importation of more than $3.5 million worth of ephedrine hidden in vehicle parts. Officers from...
ACCI CEO to resign
AUSTRALIAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ray Sputore has announced the resignation of CEO James Pearson. Mr Sputore said James will end his tenure with ACCI on 9...
Shipping lines deploy sweepers
OCEAN shipping lines are deploying sweeper and extra-loader vessels to Australia “at a high financial cost” to help clear the empty container build-up, Shipping Australia says. In...
Sextant guides Aussie maritime expert to high honours
AN INNOVATIVE product called ‘The Modern Sextant’ was the winning entry in the International Harbour Masters Association ‘pitching’ competition. The entry was from Nick ‘Crummy’...
LINX and Höegh extend partnership
LINX Port Services has announce the continuation of a partnership with Höegh Autoliners for another five years. This relationship reflects what the parties say is “a positive...
