OUT & ABOUT: New era for Sydney Airport Ladies Association
THE Sydney Airport Ladies Association held its annual Christmas in July luncheon on Friday 19 July, a special event celebrating 30 years of the association. It was attended by...
Air cargo examination leads to roids bust
AN AIR cargo consignment labelled “plastic plates” has led to the discovery and dismantling of a steroid manufacturing lab in western Sydney. A man also has been charged. In early...
Coal train derailment investigated
THE DERAILMENT of a loaded Pacific National coal train near Moss Vale, New South Wales, is under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. The incident occurred on...
Shipping tech to be talked over at breakfast
THE ‘tech’ takeover of shipping is to be discussed at a Shipping Australia breakfast in Melbourne on 21 August. To be held at the Langham Hotel, Southbank, the speakers include...
Freight forwarding scam warning
“FREIGHT forwarding scams” have forced a number of Australian businesses to close due to heavy losses, the Australian Cyber Security Centre says. The ACSC has warned small to...
Asendia announces Oceania operation
PROMINENT international mail, shipping and distribution specialist Asendia has announced an Oceania operation, targeting growth in Australia and New Zealand. Asendia head of Asia...
VRCA tests problematic buoys
VICTORIAN Regional Channels Authority is looking into problems with new buoys deployed at Westernport, Victoria. On 15 July, the Hastings harbour master issued a notice saying...
“Sustainable shipping” the World Maritime theme for 2020
"SUSTAINABLE shipping for a sustainable planet" has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2020, according to the IMO. This them aims to provide an opportunity to raise...
Liquid meth hidden in imported snow globes
A CONSIGNMENT of snow globes was targeted by Australian Border Force Aviation Goods officers after arriving from Canada. The 15 snow globes were X-rayed and subject to further...
Speakers confirmed for cruise conference
GENTING Cruise Lines senior vice president Michael Goh has been confirmed as the final keynote speaker for the 23rd annual Australian Cruise Association Conference. The event...
Cruise line seeks to boost children’s hygiene
CARNIVAL Cruise Line Australia has announced a partnership with Soap Aid, which will see the cruise line collect tonnes of discarded soap bars to be recycled and donated to...
Queensland export grants promoted
TRADE and Investment Queensland is encouraging Queensland SMEs to consider applying for an Export Market Development Grant to help fund the cost of promoting products in export...
K + N reports sea freight volume increase
INTERNATIONAL logistics business Kuehne + Nagel has reported an increase in sea freight volumes for the first half year of 2019. According to results released to the market, sea...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Women testing the water
2019 is such an exciting year for women in maritime. With so many activities happening around Australia, and around the world, we have a chance to think globally and act locally....
Report highlights infrastructure delivery, minister says
INVESTMENT in ports and other infrastructure is helping drive the sunshine state’s economy, infrastructure minister Cameron Dick says. Announcing the annual State Infrastructure...
