New South Wales leads expected winter crop bounce back
THE Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has released its latest crop report which forecasts an increase in winter crop production of 64% in 2020/21. It also...
Gladstone’s East Shores parkland gets royal nod
THE Governor of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey has given Gladstone Ports Corporation’s East Shores parklands the nod of approval after a royal tour on 8 September. The...
Charges laid over $20m cocaine air cargo import plot
IN A joint release from the Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police, details have been provided of charges brought against an Adelaide man over an alleged plot to...
VTA advocates for business support on COVID recovery roadmap
THE Victorian Government has released its roadmap for re-opening the state’s economy as part of a phased withdrawal from the Stage 3 and 4 restrictions that have been in place...
Human Rights at Sea arbitration website goes live
UK-BASED independent charity Human Rights at Sea and the Paris-based arbitration practice of global law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP have created a new website: www.hrasarb.com....
“Ice” found in ice-cream making machine
THE Australian Border Force has reported the case of methamphetamine or ice being found in an ice-cream making machine brought to Australia. On 8 May 2020, a sea cargo container...
Study calls for immediate COVID-19 vaccine delivery planning
LOGISTICS and supply chain specialist DHL has released a study, developed with McKinsey & Company, on securing a stable supply chain for vaccines and medical goods during COVID-19...
Works program to increase diversified cargo at Mackay
THE Queensland government has unveiled its latest capital program for the port of Mackay with $17m in infrastructure projects over the next 12 months. The projects include...
Port of Melbourne extends partnership with Foodbank Victoria
VICTORIA’S fight against food insecurity is set to receive a much-needed boost, following the signing of a new three-year agreement between the Port of Melbourne and Foodbank...
VTA calls to keep the supply chain open post-COVID
THE Victorian Transport Association has called for greater access for heavy vehicles to the state’s road network in its consultations with the Victorian Government on re-opening...
Memorandum signed in QLD for sustainable development
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation and CQUniversity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in becoming world leaders in research and operations. The memorandum was...
Seafarers recognised on Merchant Navy Day
THE significant and invaluable contribution merchant seafarers make to Australia’s economy and society, both during wartime and at peace, is being recognised today on Merchant...
Williamstown Piers in need of funding says community group
A SECTION of Boyd Jetty in Williamstown has collapsed, with one side of the pier subsiding, leaving all three piers at Seaworks closed amid concerns for public safety....
BMSB season commences with bugs in the system
THE Freight & Trade Alliance has provided advice on an issue being experienced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as the brown marmorated stink bug season...
Two in three Aussies will spend more online than in-store
PARCEL pick-up and drop-off network Hubbed has commissioned research on online shopping habits. It has found that pandemic-related closures and social distancing may be having a...
