Expert panel set to cause a stink
STINKBUGS and emerging biosecurity reforms are to be discussed by an expert panel from across government and business in Sydney next week. Organised by the Freight and Trade...
Shipping registration changes take effect
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has reminded industry that changes have been made to shipping registration laws, effective 1 April. According to AMSA, there are no...
Stevedores to axe “likely unfair contract terms”
STEVEDORES DP World Australia, Hutchison Ports Australia and Victoria International Container Terminal have agreed to change contracts with land transport businesses after the...
ANALYSIS: Standard form transport and storage contract exclusions clauses at risk
ON 1 April 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Hutchison Ports Australia Pty Ltd in respect of its standard form...
Progress reported in DPWA, union dispute
STEVEDORE DP World Australia and the CFMMEU have made progress in resolving their differences and heading off disruptive industrial action. A spokesman for DPWA said action set...
ALC applauds establishment of Office of Road Safety
CONFIRMATION a new Office of Road Safety is to be created has been welcomed by the Australian Logistics Council. The federal government has announced the new office will support...
David Marchant announced as new QR chair
QUEENSLAND transport minister Mark Bailey says new Queensland Rail chair David Marchant has the right mix of skills to lead the organization into the future. Mr Marchant already...
Government makes common cause with wharfies over wind project
A DECISION by the federal government to explore the possibility of a wind farm off the coast of Gippsland in Victoria has led to praise from the Maritime Union. Energy minister...
Lyttelton Container Terminal expands with 1-Stop booking system
A “RICHER and smarter supply chain” is the aim of 1-Stop Connections’ installation of a second vehicle booking system at Lyttelton Container Terminal near Christchurch. This make...
Bigger ships able to call at Lyttelton, following channel enhancements
A PROJECT to expand the Lyttelton shipping channel is finished, ensuring the harbour is prepared for a future with larger vessels. But the amount of dredging required was said to...
Stink bugs, sulphur and illegal goods thrashed out at forum
A FORUM in Sydney has thrashed out some of the key themes critical to the supply chain. Hosting the forum was VISA Global Logistics at its operation in Erskine Park. According to...
WISTA to launch north Queensland network
HEARING the views of women in maritime is the focus of the first north Queensland WISTA event to be held on Monday evening at the Maritime Museum of Townsville. The event is to be...
NTC announces new chief executive
A FORMER Victorian government senior executive, Dr Gillian Miles, has been announced as the new chief executive and commissioner of the National Transport Commission. NTC chair...
Live exports of sheep banned during northern summer
A BAN has been placed on the live export of sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer, the Department of Agriculture and Resources has confirmed. This follows a lengthy...
Hutchison hikes Botany levy
HUTCHISON Ports Sydney has announced that its infrastructure levy will increase to $35.84 per full container. In a statement to customers, the stevedore said this followed a...
