Green hydrogen on the agenda for Hay Point
DALRYMPLE Bay Infrastructure, North Queensland Bulk Ports, the Brookfield Group and the Itochu Corporation have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to investigate the...
Australian logistics company appoints new board member
WISEWAY Group’s board has appointed Brandon Teo as a non-executive director, effective immediately, as part of the company’s global expansion strategy, especially in the Southeast...
Fifth man charged after seizure of drugs
ON 13 August, the Australian Federal Police High Volume Drug Crime Team, together with Victoria Police Joint Taskforce Icarus members arrested and charged a 32-year-old Melbourne...
CTAA warns of potential increase in container detention costs ahead of peak season
AN "insidious" consequence of the current shipping capacity squeeze is the potential for rising container detention costs on import and export equipment, Container Transport...
Australian supply chains “generally resilient”: Productivity Commission report
THE Productivity Commission’s report on vulnerable supply chains found that Australia’s supply chains were “generally resilient” in response to recent upheavals, including the...
$1.13-million program to help get South Australian companies ready to export overseas
A new $1.13-million National Trade Program will support South Australian companies to develop their export capability through a bespoke capacity building program that will provide...
New WA container port planning progressing
INDUSTRY representatives attended a market briefing this week to learn about future opportunities to be involved in delivering Westport, ahead of tenders being issued to help...
IMO agrees on interpretation of limitation of liability
AT its meeting held in July, the Legal Committee (LEG) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a unified interpretation of the test for breaking a shipowner’s...
Government running pilot programs with importers to manage biosecurity
THE Australian government said it is working with a group of “highly compliant” importers to identify regulatory and commercial controls within their supply chains that could be...
High-tech exhibit celebrates rise of the port city
A NEW exhibition at the Maritime Museum of Townsville, Rise of our Port City, follows the development of the Port of Townsville and the city spawned by the port’establishment. The...
Port of Brisbane CEO tenders resignation
PORT of Brisbane announced yesterday (17 August) that its CEO, Roy Cummins, has tendered his resignation, effective on Friday. PBPL chairman Guy Cowan thanked Mr Cummins for his...
Australian logistics provider finalises acquisition of air freight specialist
WISEWAY Group has completed the acquisition of TAF E-Logistics, a Singapore-based, IATA-licenced air freight and logistics company. Wiseway managing director Florence Tong said,...
Industry calls for governments to prioritise “critical land”
INDUSTRY groups, Ports Australia and the Australian Logistics Council, are urging governments around Australia to prioritise land critical to the sustainable future of supply...
Aussie software platform aims to boost supply-chain efficiency
AN Australian company has developed and implemented a web-based truck appointment and visibility system that aims to solve myriad problems at logistics facilities and boost...
INSIGHT: Landlocked micronation San Marino's new ship registry
LANDLOCKED San Marino, a country of approximately 30,000 inhabitants situated in northern Italy, has joined the ranks of countries offering their flag for the registration of...
