External administrator appointed for ACFS Port Logistics
ACFS Port Logistics has been placed in external administration. The development follows a number of applications to wind up the business including by the Australian Taxation...
ACFS “trading profitably” despite court notices
ACFS Port Logistics managing director and chief executive Arthur Tzaneros says he is confident for the future of his company, despite a number of applications for wind-up notices...
FedEx announces China – Sydney service
GLOBAL freight giant FedEx Express has announced the introduction of a non-stop service between its Asia-Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China, and Sydney, seeking to strengthen market...
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Melissa Horne retains freight portfolio in new Victoria cabinet
MELISSA Horne has emerged a winner in Victorian Premier Ben Carroll’s first cabinet, earning new portfolios to go with her existing position as Minister for Ports and Freight. Ms...
DP World logistics and Balco renew their vows
ENHANCING the efficiency and resilience of the forage product export supply chain is one of the aims of stevedore DP World and Balco Australia who this week announced the signing...
Maritime Museum of Townsville celebrates 40 years
TOWNSVILLE’S extensive oceanic history has been recognised as the Maritime Museum of Townsville recently marked 40 years of operations. The museum started in 1986 from its...
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Partners and Realterm make Chipping Norton lease agreement
PARTNERS Group and joint venture partner Realterm have agreed to fully occupy a new transport logistics estate at Governor Macquarie Drive, Chipping Norton, Sydney. Partners...
Gold and reptiles seized in wildlife trafficking investigation
HOGNOSE snakes and shingleback lizards are key to allegations of illegal wildlife importation. In a joint press release, federal and state operation said they had disrupted an...
Bulker forms backdrop to Extraction 3 production at Port Kembla
BULK vessel BBC Uranus (IMO 9947768) has joined Chris Hemsworth in starring in filming of the new Netflix movie Extraction 3 at Port Kembla. Port Authority of New South Wales...
Free trade and food security, focus of South East Asia panel
A PANEL on trade in the South East Asia region has heard that free trade agreements remain relevant, even in an increasingly bipolar global environment. The panel session, part of...
Trade policy shifts less disruptive than predicted, economist says
TARIFFS announced by the Trump administration early last year together with geopolitical strife have seemingly been less disruptive of global trade than predicted, according to...
Global trade “changing rapidly”, ag minister says
FEDERAL agriculture minister Julie Collins says a streamlined, competitive grain export sector is crucial given big changes occurring in the global trade environment. Speaking at...
OneStop and FreightTracker announce partnership
A MULTI-YEAR partnership has been announced between OneStop (a logistics software specialist) and FreightTracker aimed at connecting OneStop's ecosystem with FreightTracker's...
Trade focus of Australia/Singapore joint protocol
AUSTRALIA and Singapore have signed a new protocol on economic resilience and essential supplies under the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The protocol is expected to...
Adam cops another three-years as Infrastructure Australia CEO
THE Commonwealth government has reappointed Adam Copp as the chief executive of Infrastructure Australia (IA) for a further three-year term. Mr Copp has served as the IA CEO since...
