CRC funds Swinburne milk supply chain project
A SWINBURNE University-led project aims to develop new technology that will get milk from farm to fridge more quickly, enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of...
China closing the gap on Japan as Australia's biggest LNG customer
JAPAN is still Australia’s largest customer for LNG, but China is closing the gap as the second-largest buyer, according to a new EnergyQuest LNG report. Over the 2018-19...
Local marine engineering company wins two US defence contracts
PORT Macquarie-based marine engineering firm Birdon announced it had won two contracts with the US Army and the US Coast Guard, collectively worth $575m. Birdon CEO Jamie Bruce...
John Fullerton to retire as CEO of ARTC
JOHN Fullerton has advised the Board of the Australian Rail Track Corporation that he intends to retire from his role as CEO and managing director of Australian Rail Track...
Australia contributes to strong first half for ICTSI
GLOBAL port management company, headquartered in the Philippines, International Container Terminal Services, has released strong first half 2019 financial results and operational...
Australia Post and Qantas announce alliance
GROWING domestic demand for parcels has driven a link-up with Qantas and Australia Post. The two iconic Aussie organisations recently announced an expanded domestic and...
Business not activating growth opportunities with Asia
MORE than 80% of Australian businesses have Asia on their radar, but most businesses are failing to generate significant revenue from Asian markets, according to a report from...
Official ICC Incoterms 2020 workshops announced
The Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry has announced its national rollout of workshops in September to address the new set of international trade rules in the Incoterms®...
Coastal shipping reform on national agenda
EARLIER this month, the Council of Australian Governments meeting supported the National Freight & Supply Chain Strategy which includes clear commitments to connecting regions and...
VICT calls for a delay on port levy approval
THE Victoria International Container Terminal has called for the government to delay its decision on the Port of Melbourne’s $15 a container levy on the port’s imports proposed to...
New system for fast container loading
ADAPTALIFT announced it was bringing its container slip-sheet loading system to the Australian market. The loading system, from Combilift, was engineered specifically for loading...
Boost for proposed Newcastle gas import terminal
THE Port of Newcastle has welcomed support from the New South Wales’ government for a proposed liquefied natural gas import terminal at the port, with an estimated direct onshore...
CMA CGM launches entirely digital ecosystem
CMA CGM’s new digital ecosystem comprises an online agency and other e-commerce channels that allow the digital transmission of relevant information and data between the shipping...
Port Kembla welcomes SVITZER Ruby
SVITZER RUBY was welcomed in a traditional maritime naming ceremony by naming mother, Deanna Barilaro, at Port Kembla on 13 August. Svitzer Ruby will boost the capability of the...
Suez Canal welcomes world’s largest container vessel
A RECENT announcement confirmed the successful transit of MSC GULSUN, the world’s largest container vessel, on its first trip through the New Suez Canal. The Panamanian ship...
