PoM completes West Swanson first stage rehab
PORT of Melbourne (PoM)and its contractors have completed Stage One of the Swanson Dock West Remediation Project and returned Berth 1 to full use by tenant DP World. In launching...
Bullish outlook for beef exporters
FEDERAL agriculture analysts believe US demand for Australian beef is likely to remain strong, despite the seemingly chaotic nature of the Trump administration’s trade policies....
Auckland’s electric ferry hits the water
THE TEMPORARILY-named AT1, claimed to be a world-leading 100% electric ferry, was launched from the yard of NZ builder McMullen & Wing early on Wednesday [11 June]. The vessel is...
Inland Rail CEO quits
INLAND Rail chief executive Nick Miller has left the company to take up a new role as chief executive at John Holland Group. In a statement, the company praised Mr Miller for...
Minister visits Newcastle for logistics precinct announcement
NEW South Wales environment minister Penny Sharpe has visited Port of Newcastle to announce $115.5 million to build the Newcastle Logistics Precinct at the former BHP Steelworks...
WISTA 2025 mentoring applications now open
WISTA Australia has opened applications for its 2025 Mentoring Program, with one month available to submit a request to participate. “Whether you’re ready as a mentor or looking...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 13 June 2025
IS IT just me, or did winter arrive with a bang this week? Now that I’m working from home, a blanket has become non negotiable! (Let’s be honest though, I was that person wrapped...
World Container Index - 12 June 2025
DREWRY's World Container Index remained stable at $3,543 per 40ft container this week. Drewry said the index has increased 59% in the last 4 weeks, as United States President...
April decline for box volumes
AUSTRALASIA and Oceania container liftings fell back in April 2025, for both imports and exports compared to the previous month, following a fairly normal seasonal pattern. The...
New group on the Hunter for cruise opportunity
AN EXPANSION of local business opportunities to work with and benefit from regional NSW cruise shipping is the aim of a body officially launched today [12 June]. Seven councils...
Freight panel backs port diversification at Newcastle and Kembla
A PAPER prepared by the Freight Reform Advisory Panel has backed trade diversification at Newcastle and Port Kembla, as mineral trades decline. The paper was prepared by Kerry...
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Aratere fails again
KIWIRAIL’s Cook Strait rail/ro-pax Aratere broke down again last night, just two months ahead of its planned withdrawal. And KiwiRail has revealed fleetmate Kaiarahi suffered...
Nippon Paint Marine and RightShip agree on environmental cooperation
MARINE coatings business Nippon Paint Marine has announced it has agreed with RightShip to join its Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program as a strategic partner. This is part of...
Time for EU to ‘walk the walk’ on free trade, farmers say
NEW interest in a free trade deal between Australia and the European Union has been welcomed by the farmers’ industry group, while cautioning that it must bring about real...
Victorian food and fibre exports break records
THE RELEASE of the 2023-24 Food and Fibre Export Performance Report, once again shows Victoria is Australia’s top food and fibre exporter, capturing 27% of the total national...
