"Visionary" Klaus-Michael Kühne mourned
A VISIONARY and a great entrepreneur is how Klaus-Michael Kühne has been remembered. The respected industry figure died on Monday night at the age of 89 in Schindellegi,...
Angus gets another five years at the ATSB
ANGUS Mitchell has been re-appointed as chief commissioner and chief executive to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau Commission for a further five-year term. The announcement...
Workers at Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group down tools
HIGHLY skilled waterfront and electrical workers at Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG), Kooragang Island, have taken protected industrial action (PIA) for the first time...
Diversification focus of trade delegation to Indonesia
TRADE diversification is to be the focus of Australian agricultural sector figures when their delegation arrives in Indonesia this week. National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Su...
ACFS court hearing adjourned
A FEDERAL Court hearing on whether to wind up beleaguered ACFS Port Logistics has been adjourned for a month. The matter was brought before the court by the Australian Tax Office...
Livestock truckers welcome heavy vehicle report
THE LIVESTOCK, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report on heavy vehicle reform and says governments must now turn...
Competition regulator raids WiseTech
AGENTS of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have raided the premises of WiseTech Global in relation to alleged breaches of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010....
Government announces fuel security consultation papers
SHAPING the next phase of Australia’s fuel security agenda is the aim of two consultation papers announced by the federal government this week. The Commonwealth's $14.8 billion...
“Dozens of parties” interested in buying ACFS, meeting hears
A MEETING of ACFS Port Logistics creditors has heard there is considerable interest in buying the beleaguered business. The meeting, held in Sydney and chaired by insolvency...
Simone Peacock to lead IFCBAA into new era
PREVIOUS executive leadership experience in international trade is set to give Simone Peacock a strong footing for her new role as chief executive of the International Forwarders...
Arthur Tzaneros quits as head of ACFS Port Logistics
ARTHUR Tzaneros has resigned his leadership role at ACFS Port Logistics. His decision to quit occurred after comments made in a WhatsApp group about a sexual assault case...
Macquarie consortium completes Qube acquisition
“AN EXCITING new chapter” is how the acquisition of logistics giant Qube by a Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) consortium has been described by a senior executive. MAM, together...
Natural fibres push a boost for cotton
DEMAND for natural fabrics over synthetic fibres bodes well for the international cotton trade, according to Australian Cotton Shippers’ Association chief executive Jules Willis....
Ports key to driving positive change, says Hamburg CEO
PORTS can play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, Hamburg Port Authority chief executive and International Association of Ports and Harbors...
ACFS staff praised as key court date looms
ACFS Port Logistics chief executive Arthur Tzaneros has praised the efforts of staff in minimising disruption following the company entering administration last week. In a letter...
