Koolan Island purchase set to create northern logistics base
KOOLAN Island off the Kimberley coast of WA is set to become a logistics hub catering for offshore industry following the purchase of MGX Resources iron ore operation by...
World Container Index – 11 June 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, increased 3% to $3,549 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific...
TRADE LAW: Gazing into the crystal ball
TRADITIONALLY, the Federal Government releases its federal budget for the forthcoming financial year in May each year. It is a “whole of Government” document which includes a...
Bell Bay praised in World Bank box port report
BELL Bay in northern Tasmania has again been deemed Australia’s leading container terminal, in a report from the World Bank that seemingly places much value on export and...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 12th June 2026
I AM still trying to decide what was more unexpected this week: four mullets in a five person checkout queue at my local Coles, or the speed at which freight rates are climbing...
NAVIGATING 2026: Transport operators become the reluctant primary customer
THIS month, I want to focus on a topic that has been raised repeatedly in industry discussions and that several stakeholders have specifically asked me to investigate more deeply....
NZ green lights LNG import facility
WHILE Australian end-users have yet to throw their weight behind several proposed LNG import projects in southern and eastern ports, the New Zealand government has shortlisted two...
Melbourne Avalon looks to Saudi trade opportunities
MELBOURNE Avalon Airport is looking to establish a direct air freight corridor between Australia and Saudi Arabia, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Australia...
Northam transport and logistics hub delayed
A NEW transport and logistics hub at Northam, around 100 kilometres east of Perth, scheduled for a December completion, has been delayed until November 2027. Director corporate...
ALRTA appoints Ben Maguire AM as new executive director
THE AUSTRALIAN Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) has appointed Ben Maguire AM as its new executive director, marking a significant leadership transition for the...
Robert the right man for Toll
TOLL Group has announced the appointment of Robert Reiter as group managing director, effective 1 July. He is to assume the role in addition to his current position as president...
Austal launches first patrol boat for Australian Border Force
AUSTAL Ships has launched the first of six Evolved Cape–class Patrol Boats (ECCPB) for the Australian Border Force (ABF). In early May, Austal’s original contract to build four of...
Small business focus of DHL/ASEAN trade partnership
A MEMORANDUM of understanding between DHL Express and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) is aimed at facilitating small business trade among ASEAN member states. The...
July opening date set for WSI airport cargo precinct
JULY 26 has been set as the official opening date for the Western Sydney Airport integrated cargo precinct, a project expected to be a boon for both importers and exporters....
Norship to expand Cairns defence capacity
NORTHERN Australia–based fleet‑management company Norship will play a key role in expanding Cairns as a major defence support base. The Queensland state government has awarded...
