DHL launches three transport hubs in regional NZ
DHL Supply Chain has announced the launch of three new transport hubs in New Zealand to improve service to regional areas on the North Island. Located in Whangarei, Tauranga and...
Melbourne sees container throughput slowdown in April
PORT of Melbourne saw a slowdown in container throughput in April, with a total of 255,193 TEU crossing the wharves, according to the latest trade statistics from the port. This...
Pacific National welcomes Labor's oversight of Inland Rail
THE incoming Labor government’s stated commitment to getting the Inland Rail back on track has been received with support the nation’s largest private rail freight operator. Prime...
Rio Tinto and BP partner on marine biofuel trial voyage
RIO Tinto and BP have agreed to work together on a one-year biofuel trial to help reduce carbon emissions from Rio Tinto’s marine fleet. BP will supply Rio Tinto with marine...
Master of bulker Interlink Veracity charged in cocaine smuggling plot
AUSTRALIAN Federal Police have charged the 51-year-old master of an international bulk carrier for his alleged role in the plot to import 320 kilograms of cocaine into Australia...
Shipping line launches the Turtle Preservation Project
CMA CGM subsidiary ANL has launched the Turtle Preservation Project in partnership with the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC). In a statement, ANL said it is concerned by...
Logistics company buys schooner to transport coffee
COSTA Rica-based logistics company Sailcargo has bought the 111-year-old wooden schooner Vega Gamleby to transport cargo between Colombia and the US. The Swedish-flagged vessel is...
New Kiwi ferries to use electric propulsion
KIWIRAIL’S two new Interislander rail-enabled ferries will feature Siemens Energy’s electric propulsion system. The system includes the alternators, switchboards, batteries,...
Commissioner calls for stronger relationship between industry and ABF
AUSTRALIA’s chain integrity depends in part on a relationship between the forwarding and customs broking industry and the Australian Border Force, according to ABF Commissioner...
New management for facility at the Australian Marine Complex
THE Western Australian government announced that ASX-listed Ventia Australia is to take on the role of operator and facilities manager for the Common User Facility at the...
New CEO at Kiwi port
Lyttelton Port Company Board of Directors chair Margaret Devlin last week confirmed the appointment of LPC acting CEO Kirstie Gardener as permanent chief executive officer, with...
Vic government accepts PoM’s undertaking in response to ESC non-compliance findings
THE Victorian government has accepted the Port of Melbourne’s undertaking in response to the Essential Services Commission’s review of the port’s compliance with its pricing...
Labor wins
LABOR won enough seats in Saturday’s election to form a government, ending nine years of Liberal/National government. Labor leader Anthony Albanese in his victory speech on...
IFCBAA national conference talks borders, digitalisation and shipping
THE SECOND day of the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia national conference revolved around supply chain integrity, digitalisation and the...
The week in bulk: BDI continues climb
THE Baltic Dry Index continued its rise last week, hitting 3344 on Friday (20 May). This was an increase of 8% on the previous Friday’s number (3104). The last time the BDI was...
