China trade mission to strengthen QLD food and beverage exports
A RANGE of businesses from beef producers to beer makers are to take part in a trade mission to Hong Kong and China led by Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner. Mr Furner...
THE GRILL: Tom Holyman
How have you enjoyed your recent move from ANL to Kalmar? I am enjoying not only the change in company, but also the more significant change into a different industry sector. It...
OPINION: Bumbled burden or brilliant clarity - Burden of proof and the Hague Visby Rules
THE RECENT decision of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in Volcafe Ltd v Compania Sud Americana De Vapores SA [2018] UKSC 61, is the first authoritative analysis on burden...
Carnival reveals name of "thrilling" new waterslide
A WOMAN from Cooranbong in New South Wales has beaten more than 3000 entries to be crowned the most creative entry in a competition to name Carnival Cruise Line’s new waterslide....
Maersk announces digital Ocean Customs Clearance
PROVIDING “timely and efficient” export and import declarations is the focus of A.P. Moller – Maersk’s new Ocean Customs Clearance platform. Maersk is now providing the Customs...
New Kalmar straddle carriers for Italian “mega port”
KALMAR has announced a larger order for straddle carriers from the Medcenter Container Terminal in Italy. The order for 32 diesel-electric straddle carriers is to service the...
Illegal foreign fishing vessel apprehended north of Gove
THE Australian Fisheries Management Authority in partnership with the Australian Border Force have apprehended a vessel about 170nm north of Gove. Late last month, the Indonesian...
Stop work meetings held at Port Botany
MARITIME Union wharfies had have held authorised stop work meetings at Port Botany as part of Held between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 1 May, the meetings affected DPWA, Patrick and...
Union welcomes owner driver bill
LEGISLATIVE changes aimed at ensuring owner drivers get a decent wage have been introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The Bill was introduced by Treasurer and industrial...
ICTSI promotes social role with new PNG police station
PORT operator ICTSI has highlighted the social benefits of its investment in Papua New Guinea by paying for a new police station in the northern city of Lae. The PGK400,000...
Secon to build new freight hub in Melbourne’s west
SOLIDIFYING Secon Freight Logistics’ market position is the aim of a new logistics hub to be built in the suburb of Truganina in Melbourne’s west. The 21,000m2 facility (to be...
Enhanced supply chain a focus for ALC
WORKING with state and territory governments to ensure smooth supply chains should be a focus for whichever party forms government after 18 May, the Australian Logistics Council...
“Shifting regulatory landscape” noted in maritime
RAPID changes in the global shipping sector have been highlighted in a new international report. Entitled Navigating Through Shifting Regulatory and Geopolitical Landscapes in...
Teekay agrees to sell remaining offshore interests
OIL and gas marine transportation specialist Teekay Corporation has agreed to sell its remaining interests in Teekay Offshore Partnerships to Brookfield Business Partners. The...
Road freight industry conference announced
A ONE-day conference highlighting latest developments and innovation in road transport is to be held in Brisbane this may. The NatRoad one-day conference is to be held from 14-15...
