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...
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...
