Opposition argues for cleaner fuel progress
SENATOR for Victoria and Opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie has called on the government to do more to bring about a clean and sustainable domestic fuel sector....
Tugs support socks for seafarers on Father’s Day
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney is calling for support to help warm the hearts (and feet) of mariners via its Socks for Seafarers Father’s Day Appeal. Donors automatically will be...
Government announces National Freight Strategy and Action Plan
PRODUCTIVITY, resilience, decarbonisation and data are the four priority areas of a refreshed National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy announced this week by the federal...
Minister Catherine King highlights the role of intermodals
FEDERAL infrastructure and transport minister Catherine King has spoken of the key role of intermodals in facilitating the movement of freight in a rapidly changing Australia. Ms...
Panel discusses supply chain risk and infrastructure challenges
PANEL sessions at the Australian Logistics Council National Supply Chain Summit have examined supply chain risk and issues impacting infrastructure. A session featuring, Ben...
Logistics body expands across the Ditch
THE SUPPLY Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is expanding across the Tasman, officially offering services in New Zealand from next month. This development is to...
Marine insurers warned to be alert to modern slavery
MARINE insurers need to widen their understanding of modern slavery and forced labour across the maritime and extended global supply chains, an industry group says. A new...
Helping seafarers with Opal cards
THE Ampol terminal at Kurnell is famous for the landing place of Captain Cook in 1770 but for the seafarers arriving on oil tankers it is a long way to visit the Opera House or...
Supply chain challenges highlighted at APSA AGM
KEY issues affecting the domestic supply chain have been highlighted at the annual meeting of the Australian Peak Shippers Association 35th annual meeting in Melbourne. Members...
Svitzer Nobbys arrives at Newcastle
TUG company Svitzer has welcomed a new vessel to its fleet in the Hunter. Svitzer Nobbys arrived at the Port of Newcastle on Sunday, joining a sister tug, Svitzer Barrington, as...
Competition concerns over E2open deal
MURMURS of concern have been expressed in the forwarding community over the WiseTech acquisition of US supply chain software provider E2open. WiseTech’s CargoWise platform...
AMSA appoints former cop as new executive director
ALEX Barrell has been appointed the new executive director of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, starting 15 September. Mr Barrell currently serves as commissioner and...
Bursary to encourage mature age marine engineers
A BURSARY grant initiative aimed at assisting mature age engineers find maritime careers has been announced by Offshore & Specialist Ships Australia (OSSA). This follows an...
Less coal, lower bulk earnings impact Aurizon financials
LOWER bulk earnings have been listed as factors in rail operator Aurizon’s financial results for the 2025 financial year. The rail company reported delivering underlying EBITDA...
SAL lunch, Roma delivers rousing address
KOOYONG Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne’s inner east was the setting for the latest Shipping Australia state committee lunch and a fiery presentation from Roma Britnell, the state...
