Kalmar continues electrification journey with empty container handler
AN ALL-electric empty container handler is being billed as the latest step by Kalmar towards its vision of offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021....
Blockchain benefits for ports highlighted
BLOCKCHAIN applications in the Port of Rotterdam are beginning to take shape, management says. The port has pioneered the so-called BlockLab, established by the Port of Rotterdam...
WiseTech acquires Swedish messaging solutions provider
WISETECH Global has announced the acquisition of Xware, a prominent Swedish messaging integration solutions provider. Xware’s messaging solution, xTrade, is designed to link...
New Infrastructure Australia boss gets to work
NEW chief executive of Infrastructure Australia, Romilly Madew AO, has officially begun work following her appointment back in January. Ms Madew recently received an Order of...
NYK announces leadership changes
JAPANESE giant Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has announced a change in president. Tadaaki Naito’s tenure has come to an end after four years, being replaced by Hitoshi...
New LNG supply in NSW moves a step closer
AUSTRALIAN Industrial Energy can now finalise supply contracts with industrial customers of its new liquefied natural gas terminal after the project received development consent...
NatRoad supports calls for infrastructure investment focus
INDUSTRY body NATROAD has backed calls by economists to “splurge” on infrastructure. The topic gained traction in the national media late last week. “NatRoad especially supports...
Jazz and cruise come together
LEGENDARY jazz master Herbie Hancock and Carnival Australia chairman, Ann Sherry celebrated Carnival Corporation’s support of International Jazz Day with a reception at Sydney...
IFLN meets in Vienna
INTERNATIONAL industry body, the IFLN, has held its 26th Worldwide Membership Conference in the grand city of Vienna. With the theme of Focusing on the Future: The Importance of...
Brisbane SME secures Maersk deal
A SMALL Brisbane tech firm has secured a deal with one of the mightiest shipping businesses on the planet. IncoDocs, an online trade documentation tool for small and medium...
Cruise line unleashes the moose
PRINCESS Cruises has celebrated 50 years of cruising to Alaska by unleashing a new promotional character. McKinley the moose is a plush character and a friend of Stanley the bear...
CMA CGM unveils new digital product
“AN ENTIRELY digital ecosystem” is how French shipping giant CMA CGM has described a new product that it has released to the market. According to the company, the product, called...
LINX further invests in automotive business
LINX Cargo Care Group has invested in the future of its Autocare Services business via the acquisition of the remaining minority shareholding from its joint venture partner, NYK...
Rock contract awarded for Townsville channel upgrade
A LUCRATIVE contract to supply rocks for the Port of Townsville Channel Upgrade has been awarded to Holcim Australia Pty Ltd. Holcim is to supply a significant portion of the rock...
Seafreight boosts Kuehne + Nagel first quarter
A 6.2% increase in seafreight container volumes has boosted first quarter business for international logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel. But the same could not be said for air...
