ZIM applies Hoopo solution to smart containers
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced that it will be accelerating the global deployment of smart containers through the integration of solutions from Israeli-based...
IFCBAA appoints new directors
THE International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) held Board of Directors Meetings and its Annual General Meeting on 31 October 2024. As a result of...
Government to boost transparency of coastal trading licensing
THE FEDERAL Government is increasing the transparency of temporary coastal trading licensing decisions, which it believes is an important step in supporting the domestic shipping...
Milestone MSC ship heading to scrap
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company’s first-ever brand new containership has been sold for demolition. The 3300 TEU MSC Alexa, named after founder Gianluigi Aponte’s daughter, was...
Premier pushes 'go' button for Westport
WESTERN Australia’s most expensive infrastructure project, Westport, was given the official green light by premier Roger Cook at a lavish breakfast at Crown resort in Perth on 11...
ICTSI sees 31% income increase
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc., parent of Melbourne’s Victoria International Container Terminal at Webb Dock, has reported “another excellent set of results” for...
CMA CGM 3Q profit soars
CMA CGM Group’s profit for the third quarter of 2024 hit USD 2.730 billion, an astounding USD 2.342 billion more than the equivalent quarter in 2023. Group revenue stood at USD...
ITC and SSR ink Somerton haulage deal
SOUTHERN Shorthaul Railroad has entered an agreement to provide haulage services to and from the $400-million Somerton Intermodal Terminal. The above-rail freight operator is to...
ABF welcomes new Commissioner
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has welcomed its new Commissioner Gavan Reynolds AO at an official ceremony in Canberra yesterday (10 November). The official ceremony, held at...
DP World Australia to acquire Silk
SILK Logistics Holdings has inked a sale agreement with DP World Australia for the acquisition of all issued share capital of Silk. The ASX-listed logistics company announced this...
SCLAA announces new acquisition
THE SUPPLY Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) has announced its acquisition of Supply Chain Partners (SCP), a supply chain business tools platform. The SCLAA...
Western Australia
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World Container Index jumps 7%
THE WORLD Container Index increased again this past week, up 7% to US$3444 per 40-foot container on 7 November. The composite index, published weekly by Drewry, is now 67% below...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index increased this past week to 1495 on Friday 8 November The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 8 November 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange Capesize The...
TasPorts says Grassy Port works nearing completion
TASPORTS says the Bollard Replacement Project at King Island’s Grassy Port is progressing, with works nearing completion. The project aims to enhance the infrastructure at the...
