US tariffs, port fees loom for Höegh Autoliners
HÖEGH Autoliners remains confident in its fortunes in global PCTC/ro-ro trades, despite ongoing geopolitical and market uncertainties. Reporting Q2 results late last week the...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 22 August 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index has dropped further this week, landing at 1944 for the week ending 22 August, 2025. Last week (ending 15th) the BDI was 2044. Capesize The Capesize market...
OPINION: IMO MEPC and the Net‑Zero Framework
THIS week, I delivered a lecture on Green Logistics at the University of Sydney’s Global Distribution Strategy class. I discussed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and...
Freight message to be highlighted at Australia-ASEAN forum
A BUSINESS forum in Adelaide this week can help build trade connections between Australia and Southeast Asia. That’s the view of Adrian Teaha, chair of the South Australian...
Woodside CEO gives nod to Federal Court’s Scarborough go-ahead
WOODSIDE CEO Meg O’Neil has acknowledged clearing the final hurdle of its Scarborough Offshore Facility, giving the controversial LNG project the go-ahead. The Federal Court’s...
Sustainability and productivity discussed at supply chain summit
DELEGATES gathered at Doltone House in Sydney CBD for the Australian Logistics Council Supply Chain Summit. The event attracted senior politicians, industry experts and prominent...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Powering the ports
The West Australian government has made huge investments in port and other transport infrastructure – and is looking to do more. The government responds to a series of questions...
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The year - port by port
The WA state government has big infrastructure plans to maintain its reputation as Australia’s economic leader Kimberley Ports Authority Over the past year, Kimberley Ports...
Patrick’s electric trucks get thumbs up
A YEAR in, and Patrick’s nine battery-electric terminal trucks at the Port of Fremantle are proving their worth in the industry’s transition to electric vehicles. The trucks and...
TRADE LAW: INCOTERMS® - A companion to your international trade agreements
Co-authored by Brighid Virtue* AS READERS may know, International Commercial Terms (Incoterms®) are a set of eleven standardised contractual terms published by the International...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Broome floating wharf open for business
IN A move that makes the northwest of Western Australia accessible for year-round trade, KMSB is set to open its Broome floating wharf on September 12. The region has long...
Market diversity strategy boosts Qube
A STRATEGY aimed at diversifying by market and geography has been listed as a strong factor in business growth for logistics company Qube Holdings during the 2025 financial year....
Industry welcomes redesigned National Freight Strategy
INDUSTRY has broadly welcomed the release of the redesigned National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, unveiled this week by Catherine King, minister for infrastructure,...
OOCL booms in first half
HONG Kong-headquartered Orient Overseas International Holdings has reported a strong first half for 2025, driven by significant gains for OOCL, and says the Group financial...
Opposition argues for cleaner fuel progress
SENATOR for Victoria and Opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie has called on the government to do more to bring about a clean and sustainable domestic fuel sector....
