Tonkin Hwy contract awarded to ease freight flow
A CONTRACT for the transformation of one of Perth’s busiest freight corridors, the Tonkin Highway. has been awarded to civil contractor NRW. The contract is for major upgrades...
China rates back on the march in June
MEAN spot rates between China and Australia have now risen a cumulative 68% since the middle of March, according to the latest SCFI for Shanghai-Sydney. The level rose another 9%...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 22nd May 2026
I'M STILL trying to work out what hurt more this week… dropping my phone and smashing the screen, or my doctor telling me I should only be eating red meat once a week. Meanwhile,...
Tauranga welcomes stronger NZ plant IP
NEW Zealand’s leading kiwifruit export outlet, Port of Tauranga, has applauded efforts by the government to strengthen plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments...
MUA reaches agreement on Mardie transhipper
THE MARITIME Union of Australia WA branch has reached a new transhipment agreement for CSL’s BCI Mardie Salt operations. The agreement, which will begin later this year according...
Norwegian insurer seeks to confront signal jamming
NORWEGIAN insurer Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) has launched a program to provide members access to specialist services to counter the growing risk of jamming and...
Port of Brisbane day to inspire maritime careers
MORE than 30 marine trade groups have taken part in a Port of Brisbane careers open day in a bid to inspire students, parents and teachers about the value of a maritime career. On...
Port well-placed to benefit from Vic renewables project
GEELONGPORT is among those to applaud the announcement by the Victorian government of its decision to pursue a giant wind farm in the state’s northwest. State planning minister...
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: A state of opportunity
Even as challenges arise, South Australia is taking advantage of opportunities with new infrastructure, innovation and transport investment From Europe, India and the West They...
IFCBAA and AMC to collaborate on global logistics
A NEW collaboration has been announced by the Australian Maritime College (AMC), part of the University of Tasmania, and the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers...
New Kwinana freight rail corridor considered
STATE planners in Western Australia are considering a proposal to reserve land for a future freight rail corridor in Kwinana. The proposal, which is not a part of the new proposed...
Lunch panel hears about progress and challenges for women in maritime
FROM strategy to impact: empowering women in the maritime world was the theme of a panel lunch in Melbourne this week to mark 2026 IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. The...
Maritime symposium set to tackle big industry issues
SUSTAINABLE maritime supply chain opportunities at a time of growing protectionism are focuses of this year’s AMLRN Annual Symposium on 30 November. The symposium, which has...
Taskforce created to strengthen cattle exports to Indonesia
THE AUSTRALIAN cattle industry is making moves to strengthen its most important export market, Indonesia. The Australian red meat and livestock industry has launched the Indonesia...
Bullish beef outlook boosts exporters
LARGE beef production volumes at the start of 2026 help cement Australia’s position as a reliable supplier into global markets, analysts say. New data from the Australian Bureau...
