West Swanson wharfies offered redundancies by DPWA
STEVEDORE DP World Australia says the loss of container volumes at West Swanson Dock in Melbourne is behind a decision to offer redundancies. The announcement comes as the company...
IMO 2020 - Less than a year to go
THE WORLD'S shipping industry now has fewer than 12 months to take steps to ensure compliance with the IMO’s sulphur cap without further strangling their profit margins, with the...
Lamb definition change a potential boost to exporters
A CLEARER definition of “lamb” is set to make things easier for Australian exporters, federal authorities say. According to the Department of Agriculture, the definition of lamb...
Plan to increase wine exports to record $3.5b
A SERIES of workshops around the country, bankrolled with $50m from the federal government, are aimed at helping Australia leverage maximum value from wine exports. Australia is...
Footage of dramatic rescue off Norway
FOOTAGE has been made available of a dramatic rescue operation off Norway where the vessel Viking Sky got into trouble. ADVERTISEMENT The footage shows the cruise ship battling...
Record transit time shows how rail trumps sea freight says freight forwarder
DAVIES Turner’s Express China Rail Service set record transit times on their weekly rail import service for LCL cargoes from China. Head of supply chain services for Davies Turner...
New ferry to link Geelong with Melbourne
PORT Philip Ferries is set to start a new ferry service between Central Geelong and Docklands, Melbourne in early December. The announcement of the new service was made at the...
Closing date nears for submissions on cotton export ban
TIME is running out for those seeking to lodge submissions to a parliamentary committee that is examining the future of Australian cotton exports. The Export Control Amendment...
Minister warns of Webb Dock encroachment
URBAN encroachment is starting to become a factor near Webb Dock, Victorian roads minister Jaala Pulford has acknowledged. Webb Dock has undergone extensive redevelopment during...
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...
