Queensland move on permits to boost freight productivity
THE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council has called “sensible” reforms to extend permit durations for Class 1 Oversize Overmass vehicles to 12 months. “This will improve the efficiency of...
Container trial sowing seeds for the future of refrigerated exports
A REFRIGERATED sea container trial with specialty melons will run for three weeks at the Port of Townsville. It will provide primary information on optimal harvest time and shelf...
ASCI calls for state chapter presidents
AFTER announcing a new chapter president in New South Wales recently, the Australasian Supply Chain Institute is now seeking leaders in other states, namely Victoria, Queensland...
Restoration works start on South Australia's Thevenard jetty
THEVENARD Jetty near Ceduna in South Australia is in line for a $15m upgrade, with Flinders Ports’ plans to overhaul a section of the jetty to ensure it can continue to be used...
Western Sydney Airport reaches earthmoving milestone
WESTERN Sydney Airport CEO Graham Millett says progress is being made on this "once-in-a-generation project" since work began in September, but there’s still much more to be done....
AAL recognised at Asian logistics awards
AAL has won the ‘Best Shipping Line - Project Cargo’ at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS), held recently in Hong Kong. Facing competition from other...
Kalmar to build fully electric reachstacker
INDUSTRY equipment specialist Kalmar says it is closer to having an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021 with the announcement of an agreement with Cabooter...
Stena Line’s able seamen volunteer for Mercy Ships
STENA Line able seamen, Martina Thowsen and Alexander Gustafsson, are joining Mercy Ships' hospital ship Africa Mercy as volunteers. They will also be fundraising and raising...
Contract awarded for Townsville Cargo Terminal
TOWNSVILLE construction company Formset has been awarded a $10m contract to build a container terminal as part Townsville Port’s $30m Crane and Cargo Terminal project at Berth 4....
Japanese warship impacts on Brisbane dock
A TERMINAL operator has described as "minor" an incident on Tuesday where a Japanese warship impacted Brisbane's Portside Wharf. Footage of the the 14,000-tonne, 178-metre ship JS...
Freight boost from Rockhampton roads funding
A BOOST in roads funding for the city of Rockhampton in central Queensland is expected to improve the movement of regional freight. Rockhampton is important for the cattle trade...
CMA CGM awarded at Asian logistics awards
FRENCH shipping giant CMA CGM was awarded the title of 'Best Global Shipping Line' at this week's Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards in Hong Kong. According to...
Greater cargo capacity for Virgin Atlantic
VIRGIN Atlantic Cargo says it is looking to boost capacity in its latest aircraft order. The United Kingdom airline has announced an order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos, with an...
Australia and Malaysia partner to combat people smuggling
MORE than 80 officers from the Australian Border Force and Malaysia Coast Guard will come together at Klang, Maalaysia for the 13th installment of Operation Redback. Through the...
Longer runway and freight centre to boost Sunshine Coast exports
A RUNWAY extension and long terms plans for a freight logistics centre are features of the just-announced Sunshine Coast Airport Draft Master Plan 2040. As well as helping...
