Exports to fall as herd and flock rebuild commences
THE Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has released its June quarter forecasts for Australian agriculture, which values the farm production...
A mixed bag for Victoria’s food and fibre exports
COMMONWEALTH government figures show Victoria remains Australia’s largest food and fibre exporter, providing 27% of Australia’s food and fibre exports and accounting for 50% of...
Secon secures another major Victorian lease deal
TRANSPORT company Secon Freight Logistics is further expanding its presence in Victoria having secured an additional 33,310sq metre facility in Truganina in Melbourne's west. The...
Port of Brisbane and Qube extend partnership
A 33-year extension to Qube’s lease on Fisherman Island, Port of Brisbane, takes its fixed lease period to 40-years and increases its total lease area by almost five hectares. As...
Pacific Princess to return to Australia for summer program
BOUTIQUE cruise ship Pacific Princess's program for its four-month deployment to Australasia during the summer of 2020-21, with a number of maiden calls. Pacific Princess’ program...
Transport Safety Bureau notches up 20 years
AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Greg Hood says he takes "great pride" in how this government body has developed in 20 years. The ATSB was formed on 1 July...
ACFS and FTA team up to smash the stink bug
ACFS Port Logistics and Freight & Trade Alliance are hosting activities on 25 and 26 July 2019 to support the Western Australian import sector in the lead up to the Brown...
Dredging starts in Cairns
CAIRNS’ $127m shipping development is one step closer with work underway to deepen Trinity Inlet during the next 12 weeks and make it ready for bigger vessels like cruise ships...
Air services company moves to cloud-based solution
AIR Menzies International says it is has moved to provide a better customer experience through moving its operations to BluJay’s cloud for core business units. The new platform,...
VICT owner reports improvements at Manila operation
EFFORTS to fast-track the movement of overstaying import containers from port of Manila have resulted in the utilisation rate dropping below 58% at Manila International Container...
Focus on heavy vehicle safety welcomed by NatRoad
THE National Road Transport Association has lodged a submission with the Productivity Commission supporting the Commission's investigation into the industry safety. The PC is due...
CMA CGM recognised at Seatrade awards
CMA CGM has won the category of Best Ship Owner/Operator at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia event held last week in Hong Kong. The shipping line said the award was recognition...
Import permits aimed at reducing pest threat
FROM 1 September 2019, import permits will be required for cut flowers and foliage sent to Australia produced using a systems approach from Kenya, Colombia and Ecuador. Importers...
Report examines semi and fully automated ports
A NEW report from international ratings' agency Moody's says automated terminals have 40% to 70% lower labour requirements, but credit risks remain with concerns over capital...
Kalmar partners to develop faster wireless network
WATERFRONT equipment specialist Kalmar and Finnish tech company Ukkoverkot have signed a two-year cooperation agreement with Nokia to design, build and operate a private LTE...
