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...
Qube to offer upgraded Albany bulk handling facility to all users
QUBE is about to start work on a $13 million upgrade at the former Albany Bulk Handling site in Western Australia’s south. The work, including hard stand and ship loader...
Jan De Nul wins $50m contract for Port Hedland bypass channel
THE Western Australian government has awarded a $50 million dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia to build Pilbara Ports’ new Zone 5 Bypass Channel at the Port of Port...
Rio Tinto accelerates fleet sell down as Fortescue moves on newbuilds
RIO TINTO is edging closer to a major reduction of its owned fleet after selling another two Newcastlemax bulk carriers to commodities trader Mercuria, according to trade press...
Former minister appointed chair of WA transport advisory group
FORMER West Australian government minister Bill Johnston has been appointed as the new chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA (FLCWA) providing advice to the state...
Keel laid for new Daintree River Ferry as construction progresses
A SIGNIFICANT milestone has been reached in the delivery of the new Daintree River ferry, with a keel laying ceremony held recently at Birdon’s Macquarie shipyard in New South...
