VICT announces new board appointments
TWO new appointments have been made to the board of Victoria International Container Terminal, with prominent industry figures Philip Lovel AM and Tony Cousins stepping up to the...
Wiseway gains air cargo accreditation in NZ
WISEWAY Group Limited has been accredited by the International Air Transport Association as an IATA Cargo Agent in New Zealand and has started offering integrated logistics...
Slower throughput reported in the Pilbara
PILBARA Ports Authority has delivered total monthly throughput of 56.6m tonnes for the month of September 2019. This throughput was a 5% fall compared with the same month in 2018....
Workshop targets fresh produce exports to Asia
MAKING Queensland’s fresh produce exports the “first choice” of importers and shopkeepers in Asian markets was the focus of a supply chain workshop in Brisbane this week....
Longer opening hours at Cooks River welcomed
A DECISION to extend opening hours at MCS/Qube Cooks River has been welcomed by the Container Transport Alliance of Australia. MCS / Qube Cooks River is extending operating hours...
NZ’s Pacifica adds second coastal feeder
Just weeks after replacing its New Zealand coastal feeder ship with a larger vessel, the Swire-owned Pacifica Shipping is returning the original to service to operate a new link....
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THERE are several reasons to follow the new Instagram feed of DCN, your most reliable source of news and information in maritime logistics. Firstly, you can keep up to date with...
ACCC lays “obstruction charges” against ex BlueScope manager
FORMER BlueScope Steel general manager of sales and marketing, Jason Ellis, has been charged by the ACCC with two counts of inciting the obstruction of a Commonwealth official....
OPINION: Youth empowerment – why does it matter?
YOUNG people bring creativity, curiosity, energy, impatience, attitude and guts. They are generally confident, able to multi-task and are tech savvy. So, why is it so crucial we...
Another record cruise season kicks off in NZ
THE 220-METRE long Maasdam arrived at Napier Port recently, carrying 1258 passengers and 580 crew, on the first of four visits to Napier this season. Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson...
Australian innovation shared at world summit
SPEAKING at the 26th World Roads Congress in Abu Dhabi, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack spoke of "unprecedented opportunities" to share Australian expertise, especially...
Townsville bullish about frozen beef exports
PORT of Townsville has reported its first shipment of frozen beef in more than a decade. A recent shipment from Townsville is part of new trial by Mackay abattoir, Thomas...
GPC inducts more trainees
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has welcomed five new recruits to its Cross Industry Operations (CIO) Traineeship program, becoming the third group to commence since the program’s...
Strong financial result for North Queensland Bulk Ports
THE 2018-19 financial year delivered a financial result for North Queensland Bulk Ports as the corporation focused on environmental stewardship, safety and community, and trade...
SAL welcomes Part X discussion paper announcement
AN ANNOUNCEMENT by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission of plans for a discussion paper into a ‘class exemption’ for liner shipping has been welcomed by Shipping...
