Toll hit by second cyber attack
TOLL Group has confirmed it has come under ransomware attack, the second cyber assault on the company this calendar year. In a statement sent to Daily Cargo News, Toll reported...
Constance seeks pre-selection for Eden-Monaro
ANDREW Constance has announced he will seek Liberal Party pre-selection for the seat of Eden-Monaro in the Commonwealth House of Representatives. His decision means the NSW...
Pandemic a time to strengthen resilience, says Exporters Council
THE COVID-19 pandemic provides business and policy makers an opportunity to refine their processes, Export Council of Australia chair Dianne Tipping says. Ms Tipping said up until...
Trans-Tasman bubble presents trade opportunities
AN AUSTRALIAN - New Zealand travel “bubble”, allowing the two-way movement of goods and people, would serve as a valuable model for wider border re-openings, the Australian...
Maurice James pleased with investor interest in Qube
QUBE managing director Maurice James has taken heart from investors’ “strong support” for the company’s recent institutional entitlement offer. According to a statement to the...
Blockchain technology facilitates traceability for Australian beef exports
AUSTRALIAN livestock traceability platform, Aglive, says it has completed a beef traceability trial from Australia to China, collaborating with shipping logistics company DB...
VIDEO: Recovery footage from YM Efficiency released
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has released footage collected from the YM Efficiency recovery operation. The footage shows sub-sea robotic equipment working to separate...
New board member for ICHCA Australia
JAMIE Bradford has been appointed to the board of the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (Australia), replacing David Bendall who retired late last year. Mr...
MSQ publishes crew changeover guidelines for pandemic
MARITIME Safety Queensland has published a ‘best practice’ guideline checklist for terminals and port operators for crew changeovers during the COVID-19 crisis. The purpose of the...
Leadership changes at SCT
INTEGRATED rail and logistics provider, SCT Logistics, has announced its owner and founder, Peter Smith is stepping down as chairman and will remain on the board as a...
New chief executive announced for ARTC
MARK Campbell has been announced as the new managing director and chief executive of the Australian Rail Track Corporation for the next five years. He has more than 20 years’...
Horns sound to recognise seafarers (with video)
A “TUG ballet” at Port of Newcastle was among the highlights of the “Sounding of the ships’ horns” events staged around the country. Ships and specialist vessels around the...
Frank Johnston mourned
ROAD Freight New South Wales has issued a statement confirming the passing of its former chairman and “longstanding leader” Frank Johnston. Mr Johnston, who also ran Johnstons...
Ships in NSW sound off in support of world’s workers
SHIPS in the ports of New South Wales are to show their support for the world’s workers on Friday 1 May by sounding their horns for International Worker’s Day. According to Port...
Townsville welcomes easing of berthing restrictions
PORT of Townsville has welcomed an easing of berthing and cargo unloading restrictions. According to Maritime Safety Queensland general manager Angus Mitchell, from Friday morning...
