Printer maker gains supply chain accreditation
GLOBAL imaging solutions business Lexmark has achieved the ISO 20243 standard, becoming the only printer manufacturer across Australia, New Zealand and the world to gain this...
“Black list” for exporters suspected of endangered species trafficking
A BLACK list of exporters suspected to be involved in illicit trafficking of fauna and flora is to be established by shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM. The list is one of the...
Border dramas lead to new freight permit
TRANSPORT for New South Wales has announced it will be creating an additional permit for the freight sector, following claims the current critical services permits were unclear...
Shipment records tumble in the Pilbara
PILBARA Ports Authority has reported total annual throughput of 717.2m tonnes for the 2019-20 financial year, the highest annual figure yet recorded and marking the first time the...
Warning systems highlighted after freight train ploughs into floodwaters
AN INCIDENT in Far North Queensland where a freight train “entered” floodwater has prompted a warning about having weather monitoring stations at key locations. The incident...
Mineral sands exports herald new era for Weipa
TWO recent shipments of mineral sands from Weipa to China may mark the start of the significant new trade for Far North Queensland, proponents believe. North Queensland Bulk Ports...
Charter Hall secures $112m stake in Coles distribution centre
CHARTER Hall Retail Management has announced it has purchased a 52% stake in a distribution facility at Edinburgh Park, South Australia. The stake is worth $111.8m as part of a...
China Navigation Company to separate out its dry bulk shipping activities
CHINA Navigation Company has announced it will separate its dry bulk shipping activities from its liner shipping and fleet management business. The move is to result in the...
Confusion at the border over trucking permits
UNIONS and industry groups have called on the NSW government to resolve confusion at the state’s southern border, with reports truck drivers are being issued with isolation...
Deputy PM welcomes Queensland maritime taskforce
AN ANNOUNCEMENT by the Queensland government of the creation of a Maritime Jobs Taskforce has been welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and federal infrastructure minister Michael...
PANDEMIC: Melbourne to go into lockdown (with video)
THE GOVERNMENT of Victoria has announced Metropolitan Melbourne is to go into Stage 3 lockdown from 11.59pm on Wednesday (8 July). This follows a spike in cases in Australia’s...
Geckos and spiders and moths, oh my!
MARINERS should keep a sharp eye out for biosecurity hazards that pose a risk to the Australian environment and farming sector, head of Biosecurity at the Department of...
Toy manufacturer signs up to logistic company’s zero carbon program
GERMAN toy manufacturer Schleich GmbH, a leading international provider of realistic animal figures, has decided to neutralise its entire sea freight CO2 footprint with the help...
Taskforce targets Queensland maritime growth
A MARITIME Jobs Taskforce, aimed at reinvigorating shipping along the Queensland coast, has held its first meeting. Transport minister Mark Bailey established the Maritime Jobs...
Qube makes new board appointment
QUBE Holdings has announced the appointment of Jackie McArthur to the board of directors from 17 August. In a statement, Qube said Ms McArthur had more than 20 years of experience...
