Freight takes flight in Western Sydney
WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is officially open for freight operations, an announcement welcomed by industry and political figures. At the time...
Justine Jarvinen takes the helm as new chair for Port Authority of NSW
JUSTINE Jarvinen’s appointment as the Port Authority of New South Wales board chair is said to come at an important time for the organisation as its focuses on its Strategy 2030...
TASMANIA: Changing times in the Apple Isle
New ships and extra capacity ensure Tasmania is well-placed to handle the fluctuations that inevitably come from the vagaries of international trade. "I couldn't quite believe the...
Farmers rail against Trump tariffs
THE NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says it is “deeply disappointed” in the United States’ decision to impose a new 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, replacing the existing...
Trade strategy highlights “purposeful shift”, Qld minister says
REENERGISING Queensland’s presence on the global stage is a key element of the state government’s Strategy 2026-2032, trade minister Ros Bates says. The government’s strategy...
Middle East conflict boosts air freight demand
SUPPLY chain shock caused by the war in the Middle East is expected to see shipper long-term rates rise between 5% and 15% for the 2026 calendar year, freight analyst Xeneta says....
Sheep meat exporters seek Indian opportunities
ACCELERATING development of India’s market for lamb is the aim of a $250,000 grant provided to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). The MLA grant comes via the Commonwealth...
AMSA's Greg Witherall talks, safety, seafarer welfare and tech
GREG Witherall says formative experiences growing up by the sea in Canada’s Newfoundland province have shaped his values in working with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority....
Regulator further eases Southern Shorthaul restrictions
SOUTHERN Shorthaul Railways has been permitted to resume some operations following a decision by the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR). As reported by DCN, the...
Tariff fears stoke freight congestion
US IMPORTERS shifting cargo ahead of possible further tariffs has been highlighted as a cause of greater congestion and vessel utilisation across global freight networks....
Lamb farmers bleat about US market access
NATIONAL peak body the National Farmers Federation (NFF) says it supports other industry groups as they seek to ensure lamb exporters’ ongoing access to the lucrative US market....
Avalon and dnata sign freight MOU
EXPLORING opportunities for trade collaboration is the aim of a memorandum of understanding signed today [15 July] by Avalon Cargo Melbourne and global aviation and travel...
Cargo trial flights begin at WSI airport
WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s Cargo Precinct trial flights have begun, with the first freighter arriving on Monday (13/7) ahead of the hub’s formal...
Shrinking market forces Australian businesses to rethink freight
A SHRINKING number of market carriers and higher diesel prices since the start of 2026 shows Australian businesses can no longer rely on competitive tendering to control freight...
SSR suspension partially lifted
A SUSPENSION imposed upon Holdco Holdings/Southern Shorthaul Rail has been partially lifted, the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) says. The ONRSR had suspended...
