Data cable ship set to connect Victoria to the world
THE GOVERNMENT of Victoria says it has secured the state’s first major subsea fibre optic cable, shortly to connect with the world’s global communications network. Premier Jacinta...
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DHL/BJL deal seeks to lift Thai logistics standards
A JOINT venture agreement between DHL Supply Chain and Berli Jucker Logistics (BJL) seeks to improve logistics operations in Thailand. BJL is part of the larger BJC Big C Group....
Farmers’ lobby highlights trade ties with Indonesia and Brunei
STRONG and respectful regional relationships with Southeast Asian countries are critical to Australian agricultural exporters, the National Farmers Federation (NFF) says. NFF...
Government and regulator push heavy vehicle safety
THE FEDERAL Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) say they are improving safety for everyone on Australia’s roads by funding 12 industry-led projects via Round 10...
Volatility highlighted as Australian exporters face “secular headwinds”
MARKET volatility and weakening of demand from China were features of Australian trade during September, a report prepared for banking behemoth Westpac has noted. The report was...
Industry group welcomes NSW roads review
A REVIEW of the NSW Roads Act 1993 has been welcomed by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) as a step towards meeting the needs of modern freight operations. In its submission...
Queensland government opens trade office opened in Hanoi
THE QUEENSLAND government has announced it has delivered a new trade and investment office in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. This makes Queensland the first Australian state...
Expo highlights demand for Australian goods, says Farrell
A RECORD number of business representatives travelling to China for major trade expo highlights demand for Australian goods, federal trade minister Don Farrell says. Senator...
BIFA says ‘bye’ to Bob
THE BRITISH International Freight Association has announced the official retirement of its director general Robert (Bob) Keen. Mr Keen’s connection with BIFA dates back 26 years....
“Warm, fuzzy” landside guidelines not good enough, shippers say
THE LATEST increase in terminal access charges at Australian box ports make a mockery of voluntary guidelines for landside charges, a leading freight industry figure says. Freight...
Queensland beef exports highlighted in Indonesia
QUEENSLAND’s beef, dairy and agricultural products have been highlighted at a recent international networking event in Indonesia, as part of a high-level trade mission to our...
Türkiye ambassador talks opportunities for bilaterial trade
AMBASSADOR of the Republic of Türkiye to Australia, Ufuk Gezer, has spoken of the opportunities for closer trade ties between the two countries. Mr Gezer spoke at a gala dinner...
Union takes aim over “sea-dumping agenda”
THE Maritime Union of Australia has staged a rally in Melbourne against CSIRO and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), saying their actions legitimise research from...
Ports of Melbourne and Tanjung Pelepas sign MoU
A SHARED commitment to advancing green and sustainable practices is the focus of a memorandum of understanding signed between the ports of Melbourne and Tanjung Pelepas...
Feedback sought on National Road Safety Strategy
THE FEDERAL government says it is seeking public feedback regarding the National Road Safety Strategy as part of a so-called mid-term review. This is an independent review aimed...
