Alliance says industrial disruption causing landside costs
THE ongoing industrial disruption at DP World terminals in Australia is resulting in inefficiencies, delays and added costs for the landside logistics sector, according to...
Rail operator calls for end to access charges for freight
PACIFIC National CEO Dean Dalla Valle said less than 1% of 20 million tonnes of palletised and containerised freight transported between Melbourne and Sydney is now hauled by...
Woomera arrives to continue dredging at Cairns
THE back-hoe dredge Woomera is the largest vessel of its kind in Australia and is the latest addition to the fleet of dredging contractor Hall Contracting Dredging and...
Exports on the rise in Townsville
NEW preliminary figures show total trade through Townsville Port increased by 4.7% in the 2018-19 financial year, rising to a total of 7.68 million tonnes. Visiting the Port...
Infrastructure SA chief addresses logistics business event
THE South Australian chapter of the International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association recently hosted a lunch in Adelaide, featuring an address from the chief executive of...
Cocaine found during ABF container examination
A 2300kg plasma-cutting machine, typically used to cut electrically-conductive materials, was used to smuggle cocaine, authorities say. Three men have been charged over attempts...
Latest software enables “frictionless” supply chain
BLUJAY Solutions, a provider of supply chain software and services, has released its latest Global Trade Network portfolio version (19.2). BluJay’s newest software updates deliver...
Heavy vehicle on-road trial set to start
THIS month the first in a series of on-road trials is to take place designed to test potential direct road user charging options for the heavy vehicle industry. Deputy Prime...
Liquid meth hidden in imported snow globes
A CONSIGNMENT of snow globes was targeted by Australian Border Force Aviation Goods officers after arriving from Canada. The 15 snow globes were X-rayed and subject to further...
Scholarship supports maritime industry in Newcastle
A HUNTER TAFE Foundation scholarship, such as the Barker Maritime Scholarship, can help one person to further their education and improve their maritime career prospects. Open to...
Prawn famers relieved at no sign of white spot disease
THE latest round of surveillance tests in South East Queensland waters show no signs of white spot disease, according to Biosecurity Queensland. It’s said to be a big relief for...
Young freight forwarder awarded in NZ
A NEW Zealand man has been awarded the Asia-Pacific's title of Young Freight Forwarder of the Year. Phil Burgess, South Island manager of Burnard International, won the title as...
Hydrogen deployed to power Norwegian car carrier
SCANDINAVIAN business Norled is working to deliver the first ferries powered by hydrogen in Norway. Its first project is to power a ferry with capacity for 80 cars, 10 trucks and...
Logistics business 'cargo-partner' opens Melbourne office
INFORMATION logistics specialist 'cargo-partner' has announced the opening of an office in Melbourne. The business is expecting to provide a range of air, sea, road transport,...
Study on ‘radical decarbonisation’ of shipping
CONSEQUENCES for shipping markets of a major shift in energy consumption away from hydrocarbons and towards renewables and biofuels is the subject of a report by research and...
