Kuehne+Nagel opens new pharma control tower in Singapore
QUICKSTAT, a subsidiary of logistics company Kuehne+Nagel, has opened a new control tower and conditioning facility in Singapore. QuickSTAT specialises in time and temperature...
Going against the grain to find new markets
THE Australian government has announced new funding to assist the grain sector focus in on new and emerging markets and build the reputation and quality of Australian crops....
Tug crews postpone industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia has postponed a series of work stoppages for tug crews employed by Svitzer Australia at Port of Melbourne and Westernport. The protected industrial...
Seafood and cotton industries get a leg up from government
THE Australian government is providing a $888,0000 grant to Seafood Industry Australia and a $692,456 grant to Cotton Australia and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association....
Shipping industry to meet on decarbonisation at COP26
THE global shipping industry has announced an unprecedented cross-industry event, to be held during COP26, bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to...
Global Energy Ventures accelerates hydrogen shipping technology
ASX-LISTED Global Energy Ventures has commenced development of a pilot ship utilising its compressed hydrogen (C-H2) technology, with the ship expected to be fully approved and...
How to spot wildlife crime in the maritime industry
NON-GOVERNMENT organisations TRAFFIC and the World Wide Fund for Nature have come together to support the shipping sector in detecting illegalities passing through global waters....
WA’s future mapped out with 20-year infrastructure vision unveiled
INFRASTRUCTURE WA has released Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow, its first state infrastructure strategy, which is now available for public comment. The infrastructure body,...
Cardinal Global Logistics invests in local Seabridge
CARDINAL Global Logistics has made a strategic investment in Australian and New Zealand logistics group Seabridge. Seabridge managing director Australia and New Zealand Justin...
Svitzer hit with more protected industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia notified Svitzer of more protected industrial action in the form of work stoppages at Melbourne and Westernport. This is the second PIA notice for...
National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy needs you
Every year the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy Advisory Panel runs a survey to gauge: awareness of the action areas, whether industry considers governments are working...
$66.6-million package to combat African swine fever deemed effective
THE Australian government said its $66.6 million African swine fever response package has strengthened Australia’s biosecurity measures. The government said the African swine...
Federal Court decision “a blow” for Newcastle
“PORT of Newcastle is of course disappointed by the decision of the Federal Court,” the port’s CEO, Craig Carmody said. The Federal Court found against the Australian Competition...
NYK to build its first LNG-fuelled capsize bulker
NYK has signed a long-term consecutive voyage charter contract with JFE Steel Corporation for a new bulk carrier that will run on LNG as its main fuel. The vessel will be the...
New tracking and insights tool for containers
A NEW digital tool from Windward, Container Insights, enables the identification, screening, and monitoring of any shipping container in real-time, including bill of lading (BOL)...
