MSC Magnifica makes maiden Sydney call
AFTER making its maiden call in Auckland on a 118-night World Cruise from Italy, MSC Magnifica recently reached the mighty city of Sydney. Guests on board were able to select from...
VTA STATE CONFERENCE 2019: Manage freight to preserve liveability, says Button
FREIGHT Victoria chief executive Garry Button says effective management of freight is crucial in preserving Melbourne’s status as one of the world’s most liveable cities....
VTA STATE CONFERENCE 2019: Victorian Opposition infrastructure spokesman seeking to moderate port fee hikes
VICTORIAN opposition infrastructure spokesman David Davis says he will be working to moderate increased fees and charges at the Port of Melbourne that have arisen since...
Cyclone shuts down ports and roads on Pilbara coast
CYCLONE Veronica has continued to weaken after battering the Pilbara coast with destructive wind gusts, flooding rain and dangerous tide surges over the weekend. Veronica...
VTA State Conference begins near Phillip Island
BUSINESS leaders, politicians and senior public servants have headed to Silverwater Resort near Phillip Island for the Victorian Transport Association State Conference 2019. The...
VTA STATE CONFERENCE 2019: Infrastructure necessary to capitalise on trade deals, says Deputy PM
DEPUTY Prime Minister and infrastructure minister Michael McCormack says an effective regional supply chain is critical in order for Australia to take full advantage of Asian...
Truckies heartened by support for stopping port surcharges
A COMMITMENT by state Labor to stop “exorbitant” port charges has been welcomed by Road Freight New South Wales. Opposition leader Michael Daley and freight spokesperson Jodi...
Rail not a replacement for trucks, says Port of Melbourne exec
TRUCKS will remain crucial in the movement of freight despite efforts to boost tonnage carried via rail, executive general manager Port of Melbourne operations Caryn Anderson...
DPWA prepares for industrial action
STEVEDORE DPWA says it will seek to “minimise disruption” as the Maritime Union begins a wave of protected action at container terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and...
OPINION: Is Australian shipping on its last legs?
DR HERMIONE Parsons (director) and myself from the Centre for Supply Chain and Logistics (CSCL) at Deakin University recently appeared in front of the Senate Rural and Regional...
Cargo insurers swim for a good cause
A ONE kilometre swim at Balmoral Beach in Sydney next month kicks off a range of charity activities by prominent marine and cargo insurers Alpha XO Risk Partners. The insurer is...
Teekay pushes ship recycling transparency
SPECIALIST shipping provider Teekay has moved to boost its credentials in the recycling sector, signing up to the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative. SRTI is a platform that...
BIFT will happen says Button
AN INTERMODAL freight terminal at the township of Beveridge north of Melbourne will happen, Freight Victoria chief executive Garry Button says. Speaking at an industry briefing at...
U-Freight Group attracts small business with quick logistics
AS THE small business start-up market booms, U-freight Group has developed a so-called e+ Solutions service that equips start-ups with comprehensive e-commerce logistics....
Sniffer dog Izzy, a biosecurity hero
A SHARP nosed hound named Izzy stopped the arrival of 10 kilos of undeclared meat and fruit at Sydney Airport, helping protect Australia’s lucrative agricultural export sector....
