Industry marks International Day of the Seafarer
INDUSTRY has marked International Day of the Seafarer, noting the contribution of mariners across the globe and for Australia. In a statement, Maritime Industry Australia noted...
TRADE LAW: US tariffs continue to create uncertainty for Australian trade
ONCE upon a time, there was hope that the world was working towards a rule‑based, multilateral trading system in which customs tariffs on imported goods were being reduced as part...
Construction begins on Swan River electric ferry fleet
A KEEL laying ceremony has been held for the first of five electric ferries being built to take advantage of an expanded service on Perth’s Swan River. The new ferries being...
Persian Gulf evacuation plans welcomed by industry
EFFORTS to evacuate seafarers caught up in the Persian Gulf conflict are set to begin, following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States....
New PILs taken with water in China
THE LATEST stage of Singapore’s Pacific International Lines’ fleet renewal program activated yesterday [23 June] with the simultaneous naming of two 13,000 TEU ships in China. The...
Maersk makes Asia-Pacific appointment
A.P. MOLLER–MAERSK has formally confirmed Scott Elliott as regional president for Asia Pacific, after filling the position on an interim basis since January this year having...
Incat first for Echandia
SWEDISH maritime battery supplier Echandia has secured its first contract to supply its Core system to Incat Tasmania, for installation in the builder’s new hybrid electric...
AAT claims validation after price expert hands down tariffs report
A REPORT into automotive terminal operator AAT’s proposed schedule of tariffs for 2026-27 has been handed down by independent expert Warwick Davis in a document that largely...
BCEC warns WA ports shifting export mix will lead to revenue squeeze
WESTERN Australia’s ports are heading into a period of structural change as new modelling from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) shows the state’s export mix will shift...
Franmarine eyes national and international hull cleaning expansion
A SIX-MONTH trial of Australia’s first commercial in‑water hull‑cleaning pilot at Fremantle has encouraged Australian-owned underwater sustainment and biofouling management...
OPINION: Australia-EU FTA and the EU de minimis threshold removal
CROSS-border e-commerce between Australia and Europe is entering a pivotal moment. As Australian SMEs and e-tailers increasingly look beyond traditional markets, the European...
Care-Factor 2026: Organiser Q&A
On 31 July 2026, Care-Factor will host an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating generosity, the spirit of the freight forwarding and logistics industry, and the power of...
A3 group confirms new express service
THE A3 consortium, comprising ANL, COSCO Shipping and OOCL has today officially announced the launch of a peak-season express service from China to Australia. The weekly operation...
Great Southern red exports find favour in China
WINE makers from Australia’s largest wine producing region, Western Australia’s Great Southern, are reporting renewed interest from Chinese buyers as exporters work to rebuild...
Geelong wants to be Australia’s most sustainable port
GEELONGPORT has launched its inaugural Sustainability Strategy 2026–30, outlining what it says is a clear pathway to reduce emissions while strengthening the resilience and...
