The Bradfield Bulletin - 22 August 2025
I'VE BEEN battling a breakout this week that has me reaching for the Clearasil and concealer like a teenager — some things never change! Unfortunately, the shipping industry...
Qube, Melbourne score mineral sands business
QUBE’s ports and bulk operations have secured a significant contract that will see an expected 30,000 tonnes of mineral sands shipped through the port of Melbourne every three...
Dire 2Q fails to dim ZIM
LIKE many other carriers Israel’s ZIM saw a drastic downturn in key metrics during 2Q 2025 but the first half overall was mildly positive. Net income for the second quarter was...
Minister Catherine King highlights the role of intermodals
FEDERAL infrastructure and transport minister Catherine King has spoken of the key role of intermodals in facilitating the movement of freight in a rapidly changing Australia. Ms...
Panel discusses supply chain risk and infrastructure challenges
PANEL sessions at the Australian Logistics Council National Supply Chain Summit have examined supply chain risk and issues impacting infrastructure. A session featuring, Ben...
Former Water Corp CEO appointed to Austal Board
WEST Australian-based shipbuilder Austal has appointed former CEO of the Water Corporation, Susan Murphy AO, to its Board to complete what Chairman Richard Spencer described as a...
Crane conceals methamphetamine
AN IRANIAN national accused of attempting to bring methamphetamine into Australia inside crane parts has faced court. The 390kg meth import is estimated to have a potential street...
Logistics body expands across the Ditch
THE SUPPLY Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is expanding across the Tasman, officially offering services in New Zealand from next month. This development is to...
$26 million haul of cocaine seized from Port Botany container
POLICE have seized 80kg of cocaine found in a shipping container at Port Botany on 11 August and are asking for anyone with information to come forward. Australian Border Force...
Marine insurers warned to be alert to modern slavery
MARINE insurers need to widen their understanding of modern slavery and forced labour across the maritime and extended global supply chains, an industry group says. A new...
Helping seafarers with Opal cards
THE Ampol terminal at Kurnell is famous for the landing place of Captain Cook in 1770 but for the seafarers arriving on oil tankers it is a long way to visit the Opera House or...
Engineering firm approved for US aircraft carrier parts
WA ENGINEERING business Hofmann has been approved to supply components for United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Hofman manufactures a range of high-tolerance...
Supply chain challenges highlighted at APSA AGM
KEY issues affecting the domestic supply chain have been highlighted at the annual meeting of the Australian Peak Shippers Association 35th annual meeting in Melbourne. Members...
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: Artificial intelligence
“I'M SORRY, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that,” is a famous line from the classic movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey that possibly comes to mind for many of us when we ponder artificial...
Pilbara iron briquettes get green tick of approval
A PROPOSAL to produce iron pellets and hot briquette iron for export in Western Australia’s Pilbara has been given the tick of approval by the state’s Environmental Protection...
