“Dire economic consequences” if crew change issue unresolved, says Ports Australia
CREW change restrictions during COVID-19 risk becoming an economic issue as well as a human rights one, Ports Australia believes, with seafarers refusing to sail if they know they...
Transport for New South Wales moves to end border testing confusion
TRANSPORT for New South Wales has issued a notice confirming freight workers who do not have any symptoms who have been tested for COVID-19 are not required to self-isolate while...
Australia will “vigorously defend” barley exporters, says Minister Littleproud
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud has promised a vigorous defence of barley exporters following a decision by China to hit a lucrative Australian industry with tariffs....
“Seize those opportunities", minister tells exporters
TRADE minister Simon Birmingham has spoken of the need to diversify trading partners following a recent decision by China to impose tariffs on Australian barley. In conversation...
Policy response has eased pandemic pain, says economist
A STRONG policy response has helped mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and the largest private sector collapse since the Great Depression, ANZ chief economist Richard Yetsenga says....
Record iron ore shipments reported by Fortescue
MINER and iron ore exporter Fortescue Metals Group has reported exporting 47.3m tonnes from the Pilbara during the June quarter, a quarterly record for the company. FMG also...
Concerns raised about border inconsistencies
THE Victorian Transport Association has raised concerns about rule inconsistencies for truck drivers crossing the borders of Victoria and New South Wales and Victoria and South...
Australian wine exporters set to gain better access to Canada
AUSTRALIA has reached an agreement with Canada to remove “unfair restrictions” on Australian wine sales imposed by the Canadian federal government and in the provinces of Ontario...
Townsville boost from rail upgrade
ENSURING secure access to the Port of Townsville is one objective of a $6m upgrade to the Mount Isa rail line, improving flood resilience on the critical freight route. Transport...
Quick-witted VTS operator honoured
QUICK thinking by Warren Bath helped ensure a safe outcome to an incident at the Port of Hay Point in the early hours of 21 April last year. Hay Point is a large coal terminal...
Investment firm keeps Kings steady on the throne
GLOBAL advisory and investment firm Gordon Bros has announced a deal with Kings Transport Group to refinance the transport company's incumbent bank value at around $8m. Kings...
Former sports journo announced as new infrastructure minister for South Australia
EX-SPORTS journalist Corey Wingard has been announced as the new minister for transport and infrastructure in the government of South Australia. No relation to AFL player Chad...
Bulker booted for underpaying seafarers
LIBERIAN bulker Agia Sofia (IMO IMO 9706786) has been booted from Australian ports for six months after underpaying its workers. AMSA inspected the ship at Hay Point in Mackay on...
Organic equivalence arrangement signed with Japan
AN ORGANIC equivalence arrangement between Australia and Japan will allow the Asian nation to continue to enjoy Australian organic beef, dairy and processed foods. Agriculture...
Agencies practice maritime drills
FEDERAL agencies that target illegal maritime activity on the Australian coast recently put their skills to the test with Operation Resolute, a training project in north-west...
