THE GRILL: Scott Carson
Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney (The Shire). It was just typical suburban Sydney upbringing. We went to the beach, and played cricket and league...
New logistics estate opened in western Sydney
MINISTER for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres has officially opened Stage 1 of the LOGOS $230m Marsden Park Logistics Estate. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday with Blacktown mayor...
Cruise industry sets course for Brissie 2020
AFTER hosting this year’s Cruise360 in Sydney last week, the Australasia managing director of Cruise Lines International Association, Joel Katz, confirmed the event would move to...
Qube all set for November opening of Port Adelaide facility
QUBE Logistics says it is on track to complete its new 10,000sqm hazard analysis and critical control point warehouse at Outer Harbor, South Australia, by November. Adjacent to...
Open trade settings should help economic revival, says Chamber
STRONG international trade should help the national economy improve despite “disappointing” growth figures released this week, the Australian Chamber says. The Australian Bureau...
GAC snares services deal in Malaysia
GAC Malaysia has been awarded the license to provide bunkering, freight forwarding, shipping and non-bonded warehousing services by the custodian of Malaysia’s national oil and...
Infrastructure spending and low rates to boost economy, says RBA
RESERVE Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe has indicated low interest rates, tax cuts, and infrastructure spending look set to support the economy in the near future. This was...
Shipping Golf Day filling fast
MORE than 100 players have already registered for the 26th annual Shipping Industry Golf Challenge which will be held at Mona Vale Golf Club on Tuesday 22 October. One of the most...
Shipping a focus of HFW’s new Singapore hire
INTERNATIONAL law firm HFW has announced the hiring of Christopher Metcalf as a partner for its Singapore office, part of an effort to boost its shipping practice. Mr Metcalf is...
Specialist trailer to improve logistics fuel efficiency
DIVERSIFIED logistics infrastructure provider Pedersen Group says a new material handler from Germany will help improve its efficiency and fuel consumption. The 830 trailer...
Merchant mariners remembered
MERCHANT Navy Day and the anniversary of the first sinking of a British merchant vessel during World War II have been recognised by industry and labour groups. The SS Athenia was...
Get in your nominations for the 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards!
NOMINATIONS are still open for the 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards. Always an industry highlight, this year’s function will be held at the Plaza Ballroom in...
Work starts on Port Botany rail capacity project
NEW South Wales Ports chief executive Marika Calfas and Patrick Terminals CEO have turned the first sod on the Port Botany rail capacity project. The $190m project aims to double...
Earthworks contract awarded for Western Sydney Airport
WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has awarded an earthworks project to CIMIC Group company CPB Contractor and a joint venture partner. CPB Contractors and...
Driver incurs $20k fine for engine tampering
A VICTORIAN truck driver has been fined more than $20,000 for four offences in New South Wales after his truck was found to be able to reach speeds of 130 kmh. Transport for NSW...
