Austal releases results for a ‘transformational year’
INTERNATIONAL West Australian-based shipbuilder Austal has released its annual results for what CEO, Patrick Gregg described as “a transformational year” for the company. It...
Federal government moves to axe “nuisance tariffs”
THE federal government says a boost in business productivity will be a key benefit of its move to abolish 500 so-called ‘nuisance tariffs’. Trade minister Don Farrell said it...
HPA joins early settlers
HUTCHISON Ports Australia has joined peers VICT and Patrick in reaching a new four-year enterprise agreement with maritime unions. This EA has also been achieved without...
China-Australia rates hit 24-week high
TRENDS continue to diverge in container freight rates as the Drewry World Container Index maintains its downward spiral while those on Australia’s premier trade lane continue to...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 29 August 2025
AT THE end of last week, my girls’ high school celebrated Book Week - the annual test of a parent’s creativity, budget, and sanity, usually involving a last minute dash for a...
Main Roads ‘throwing everything’ at Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure
WESTERN Australia’s Main Roads department issued a blunt warning to a room full of supply chain representatives that any incident during the 12-month closure of the Fremantle...
Supply chain funding for sheep farmers now available
FUNDING to reduce the impact of the end of the live sheep trade is now available from state and federal governments. The $40 million Supply Chain Capacity Program funding for...
Tauranga’s expansion court in another delay
AN APPARENT legislative failure has further frustrated Port of Tauranga’s 23-year-long effort to expand. The current project, which has been repeatedly bogged down in red tape,...
Port of Auckland beats expectations
A 55% INCREASE in underlying net profit after tax has highlighted Port of Auckland’s 2025 financial results, setting a new record of NZ$85.4 million. PoA says it has surpassed...
Union to vote on Pilbara security move
PILBARA Ports security workers are expected to vote next week on an agreement to establish a new operation to take over security for the ports. An in-principle agreement signed by...
VICT settles new four-year EA
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has signed a new enterprise agreement with local unions covering the entirety of its operations until March 2029. The agreement, which...
Spotlight on: Customs Broker of the Year Award
THE CLOCK is ticking with less than five weeks to get in your nominations for the 30th annual DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards night. As extra motivation, DCN is putting...
Another offshore wind project in the doldrums
THE DEVELOPERS of a proposed offshore wind farm in the Hunter Zone have decided not to proceed with the feasibility licence offered by the Australian Government. Novocastrian Wind...
OPINION: Bridging the gap
IN AN era of increasing global demand, digital transformation and customer expectations, the air cargo industry is being pushed to evolve at a pace it has historically struggled...
WiseTech reports 14% revenue growth for financial year
FREIGHT-focused tech company WiseTech has released its financial results for the year to 30 June, with chief executive CEO Zubin Appoo hailing the “resilience and scalability” of...
