Fear of parcel theft influences method of delivery
THERE’S a wave of piracy hitting Australian homes that has got the population worried. According to parcel collection network Hubbed, some 58% of Australians worry about their...
Tech expert warns of supply chain cyber threat
THE logistics industry, currently one of the greatest winners in the 2020 pandemic world, is under enormous threat going into 2021 according to Robert Garbett, an advisor on the...
Satellite technology aids in fast-tracking digital start-ups
INMARSAT, provider of mobile satellite communications, has fast-tracked two innovative and established start-ups to Certified Application Provider status as part of this year’s...
Hutchison on the back foot with “appalling landside service” claims
STEVEDORE Hutchison Container Terminals has defended its performance record following claims it has been caught short during the peak season freight surge. Container Transport...
Safety recommendations following freight train derailment
THE importance of rail safety systems has been emphasised following a freight train derailment in northern Victoria early last year. On 21 January 2019, a freight train with two...
Government thanks the freight and logistics sector
AS the year draws to a close Assistant Minister for road safety and freight transport Scott Buchholz, on behalf of the government, has thanked workers in the domestic freight...
Newcastle seeks mobile harbour crane EOIs
PORT of Newcastle has called for expressions of interest for the supply of two mobile harbour cranes as part of what management says is a “long-term diversification program”. The...
Commonwealth announces “rescue package" for Murray Basin Freight Rail Project
THE federal government has announced a $200.2m “rescue package” for the Victorian Murray Basin Freight Rail network. Deputy PM and infrastructure minister Michael McCormack said...
Littleproud speaks on China stoush
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud says there is “mounting evidence” sanctions imposed on Australia by China have more to do with geopolitics than trade. Speaking to CNBC, Mr...
Conductive coating research underway
A NEW $445,000 Australian Research Council Discovery Project led by Flinders University College of Science and Engineering experts is set to expand research into finding better...
Port of Townsville unveils sustainability vision for 2050
SINCE its establishment in 1864, the Port of Townsville has served the people and industries of northern Queensland and been a major driver in creating jobs and economic growth in...
ANL launches Reef Recovery Program
A CORAL nursery at Fitzroy Island near Cairns is the focus of efforts by ANL to support environmental recovery. ANL is owned by French shipping giant CMA CGM which has committed...
CMA CGM talks up Asia – Europe trades
FRENCH liner company CMA CGM says it has boosted capacity assigned to lines between Asia and Europe by 6% for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared with the same period of 2019. It...
Australia announces WTO action over barley tariffs
ANTI-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by China on Australian barley are set to be challenged in the World Trade Organization. Trade minister Simon Birmingham said the...
Union to ballot VICT members for right to take industrial action
THE Maritime Union is set to hold a ballot of its members at Victoria International Container Terminal for the right to take protected industrial action. This follows a successful...
