SCLAA announces a rebrand
INDUSTRY body the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) has announced it is changing its name. Henceforth, this august body is to be known as the Australasian...
The line forms here
IN A move it says is all about protesting the end of the (northern hemisphere) summer Carnival Cruise Lines in the USA has taken a stunning step. In conjunction with manufacturer...
‘Tall Tanya’ trips alarm
PORTS Victoria is investigating an overnight incident when an outbound containership was forced to return to berth after an alarm indicated its air draught was too great to pass...
Sydney-Melbourne line will be possessed this weekend
THE MAIN Sydney-Melbourne rail line will be closed for 67 hours from this Friday night as the Australian Rail Track Corporation undertakes maintenance and improvement works under...
Hapag-Lloyd pushing digital bills of lading
HAPAG-Lloyd's global push to introduce electronic bills of lading (eBL) continues with a webinar presented in partnership with IQAX. The webinar, Transform into Paperless focuses...
Brookfield out of Dalrymple Bay
CANADIAN infrastructure investment giant Brookfield has sold its remaining stake in Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure, owner of the eponymous Queensland coal terminal. Although DBI...
RightShip takes on additional ballast
DIGITAL maritime platform and ship-vetting specialist RightShip has secured a capital injection to enable faster growth and expanded technology. The Melbourne-founded company,...
Shipping industry charity golf day nudges $1 million milestone
THE SHIPPING & Logistics Charity Golf Day is getting closer to hitting an extraordinary $1 million for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF). This year’s event will be...
Challenging market for marine hull insurance
AN AGEING fleet profile and more severe losses is contributing to a “soft environment” for the ocean hull market, according to Ilias P. Tsakiris, chair of the International Union...
More than paying claims: the ‘people’ role of P&I clubs
PROTECTION and indemnity (P&I) clubs are increasingly expected to work with maritime stakeholders to ensure the wellbeing of seafarers and passengers after incidents at sea, the...
CUSTOMS BROKING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING: Keeping the freight moving
The role of the customs broker has seldom been more important, with tariffs and rapid technological change creating both challenges and opportunities. THE WORLD of customs brokers...
OPINION: Time to digitise Australia’s Customs Broker Licensing Framework
FOR A sector at the frontline of Australia’s digital border, the licensing process for customs brokers remains surprisingly analogue. As a licensed customs broker myself — albeit...
PIL launches new Korea China Indonesia Service
PACIFIC International Lines says it is expanding its footprint in East Asia and Indonesia with the launch of a weekly Korea-China-Indonesia (KCI) service, with direct connections...
SIFT fatality prompts investigation
AN INVESTIGATION is expected following the death of a freight handling worker at Sydney International Freight Terminal last weekend. The man, reported to be in his 40s, was...
Spotlight on: Young Achievement Award
INDUSTRY is counting down to the 30th annual DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards night - and with just two weeks left to submit nominations, DCN is shining the spotlight on...
