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Transport idling in AI transition
TRANSPORT has been among the business sectors slowest to adopt artificial intelligence technology in its operations, research from NAB Economics says. According to the report, 42%...
OMC joins global push toward next-generation maritime navigation
A NEW phase in the digitisation of maritime navigation is underway, as international trials test an advanced data framework aimed at providing mariners a clearer, real-time...
Merchant seamen remembered at Rookwood
THE courage and sacrifice of members of Australian merchant seamen during both world wars has been remembered during a service at Rookwood Merchant Navy Columbarium, Sydney, over...
FTA makes border, biosecurity & logistics appointment
A LICENSED customs broker and prominent supply chain professional is the new appointee to the role of head of border, biosecurity and logistics with the Freight & Trade Alliance...
Loans program to support logistics businesses
EXTRA support for businesses affected by market disruption is available as the National Reconstruction Fund opens its $1 billion Economic Resilience Program. Impacted businesses...
Supply chain risks from ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure
A SENIOR researcher at the University of Wollongong has warned of one of the most significant global supply chain shocks in history from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Dr...
Farmers get a boost from Indonesian fertiliser deal
A COMMERCIAL deal between Incitec Pivot Fertilisers and PT Pupuk Indonesia is to see a quarter of a million tonnes of additional agricultural grade urea shipped to Australia. The...
TRAnsverse tugs near 3000 commercial jobs
SVITZER says its three TRAnsverse class tugboats are approaching 3000 collective commercial tug jobs this month, with on-water operations reportedly showing superior escort...
Refinery fire highlights fuel vulnerability, transport figures say
A FIRE at the Corio oil refinery near Geelong highlights Australia’s fuel vulnerability, industry figures say. The refinery, run by Viva Energy Group, is one of just two remaining...
Industry welcomes “urgent action” by FWC
A DRAFT emergency order aimed at addressing escalating fuel costs in road transport has been welcomed by the Victorian Transport Association. The order followed a joint emergency...
Expert team assembles to support Aussie exporters
A TEAM of “highly skilled trade and logistics experts” has been assembled to help Australian exporters combat significant shipping and cargo disruptions from the ongoing conflict...
AAT tariffs face scrutiny
INDUSTRY groups Shipping Australia and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries have filed objections to ro-ro operator Australian Amalgamated Terminals’ schedule of tariffs...
Agreement aims to kick beef export goals
CEMENTING Southeast Asia as an export destination for Australian beef is the aim of a sporting partnership with the ASEAN Football Federation. The partnership sees Aussie Beef,...
Townsville celebrates record cruise season
A RECORD 2025-26 cruise season reflects increased demand to experience North Queensland, Port of Townsville chief executive Ranee Crosby says. The port is celebrating a season...
Renewables focus of $36m Mayfield port plan
PORT of Newcastle is increasing its diversification away from mineral trades, via a $36m extension to its multipurpose terminal (MPT) berth at Mayfield. The berth extension is to...
