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...
Aussie potato exporters get greater access to Thailand (with video)
AUSSIE potato farmers are reported to be enjoying improved access to the Thai market with two key commitments now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement....
Port fined after pilot boat tragedy
PORTS of Auckland has been fined NZ$424,000 (AU$396,000) following a fatal accident three years ago when swimmer and local school teacher Leslie Gelberger was struck by a pilot...
Ruby Princess class action announced
LAW firm Shine Lawyers has filed a class action against Carnival and Princess Cruise Lines over what they say was their “mishandling of a deadly coronavirus outbreak” on board the...
Border protocols welcomed
THE Australian Logistics Council says the national protocol developed by industry and governments for freight movement across state and territory borders agreed by National...
VICT waterfront workers reject EA proposal
WHARFIES at Victoria International Container Terminal have voted to reject an enterprise agreement proposed by the company. While the numbers have not been publicly released, the...
