Aratere’s date with destiny, TT’s ferries almost here
LONG-serving Cook Strait rail/ro-pax Aratere will make its final crossing, from Picton to Wellington, at 1000 hours on 18 August, KiwiRail has announced. Interisland Line...
Transport company XL Express to be liquidated
TRUCKING company XL Express is to be liquidated. A notice to liquidate the various arms of the business has been added to the ASIC website. The Brisbane-based company placed...
Rio investing in access to Amrun bauxite
WORK has begun on Rio Tinto’s Norman Creek access project at the world-class Amrun bauxite mine on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. An initial investment of US$180 million has...
Disney diving into WA shipwrecks
WESTERN Australia’s coastline is home to more than 1600 shipwrecks, many of them rich in history and intrigue with stories yet to be revealed. The Disney+ documentary Shipwreck...
Hobart Airport runway to be a boon for trade
A STRENGTHENED runway at Hobart Airport is set to increase trade ties between Tasmania and Asia via larger aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787. Hobart Airport...
Ernst & Young to provide advice on WA government rail buy back
ERNST & Young (EY) Perth has won a $1.7 million contract to advise the West Australian government on its plan to take back control of the state’s freight rail system. EY will...
Fremantle Pilots sign new deal with Fremantle Ports
FREMANTLE Ports has extended its pilotage services agreement with Fremantle Pilots. The port has issued a statement saying it valued its long-standing and operational partnership,...
Decarbonisation focus of Victorian freight plan
AN $8 million Freight Sector Innovation Fund, to to assist small and medium heavy vehicle operators trial and transition to low-emission equipment, is a centrepiece of the state...
Rates plodding along
WITH Drewry’s World Container Index continuing to reverse last week, albeit at a slower rate, Asia-Australia carriers will be celebrating the contrary, gentle recovery of...
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Queensland searching for direct export paths from ports
A SERIES of Queensland round tables aims to tackle supply chain challenges to boost exports from the state. The state government is bringing together local producers and global...
HFW makes key APAC appointment
PROMINENT maritime-focused law firm HFW has announced the appointment of a leading shipping litigation and international arbitration partner for its Melbourne office. Elizabeth...
Supply chain workforce needs a boost
A WHOLE of government approach is crucial as the logistics industry seeks to overcome skilled labour shortages, Phillip Parsons says. Mr Parsons is the director of logistics for...
B&H makes CCO appointment
AEROSPACE logistics business B&H Worldwide has appointed Australian Matthew Warrington as its new chief commercial officer. According to the company, Mr Warrington brings to B&H...
CTAA congestion warning in wake of Fremantle bridge closure
THE CONTAINER Transport Alliance is warning transport operators to expect major traffic congestion at the Port of Fremantle with the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge for up...
Austal signs deal as government defence partner
SHIPBUILDER Austal has finalised its agreement with the federal government to establish a new entity, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia to build landing craft for the...
