The Bradfield Bulletin - 23 May 2025
THIS morning, I was jolted awake by my alarm - only to realise it wasn’t real. I had dreamt it. Imagine my joy when I discovered I still had another glorious half hour to sleep...
ACCC delays DP World-Silk decision again
THE ACCC has delayed for a second time DP World’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, following what it says is the receipt of further information from the parties. The...
DeepOcean acquires Shelf Subsea
OCEAN services provider DeepOcean has expanded its global reach with the acquisition of independent provider Shelf Subsea Shelf’s coverage of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East...
World Container Index - 22 May 2025
DREWRY’S World Container Index has seen another increase, rising by 2% to US$2276 per 40-foot container this week. The Drewry WCI composite index increased 2% to US$2276 per...
Birdon building for US Marine Corps
THE UNITES STATES States arm of Port Macquarie-based Birdon Group has begun official construction of two Ancillary Surface Craft – Medium (ASC-M) vessels for the United States...
Woodside a step closer to North West Shelf gas approval
THE PATH appears to have been cleared for environment minister Murray Watt to approve Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension with his rejection of environmental groups’ call...
New distribution centre built in Melbourne’s west
A NEW distribution centre has been built in Melbourne’s west, with the completed facility expected to be able to manage 150 vehicle movements per day. The $130million Truganina...
Sustainability focus for Electrolux’s new Port of Brisbane facility
ACCESS to renewable power for the entirety of its operations is a feature of Electrolux Group’s new facility at the Port of Brisbane. Electrolux, a business focused on household...
Legislation bolsters Port Phillip Bay FSRU plans
DUTCH liquid terminals specialist Vopak’s proposal to establish a LNG import terminal in the form of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit to be moored in Port Phillip Bay...
NYK launches antioxidant for marine biodiesel
NIPPON Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) has announced it will launch a product that reduces the oxidation degradation of marine biodiesel (biofuel) by around 50%. Nippon Yuka Kogya, an NYK...
ZIM zips along in first quarter
ISRAELI carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services has leapt ahead of rivals in reporting outstanding results for Q1 2025. Consolidated results for the three months ended 31 March...
Spirit of Tasmania V inches closer to handover
THE SECOND of TT Line’s newbuilding ro-paxes for Bass Strait, Spirit of Tasmania V, successfully completed a second round of sea trials in the Bothnia Gulf at the weekend and has...
Cathay Group reports increase in cargo year on year
HONG Kong air freight provider Cathay Group has reported a 13.6% increase in monthly cargo volumes for April 2025 compared with April 2024. This figure was still 10.4% down from...
Mid-June flood of GRI's
ON THE eve of traditional peak imports season lines in trades between all parts of Asia and Australia are hitting shippers with general rate increases of up to USD 300/TEU, while...
ABN fraud running rife in logistics
CASES of ABN fraud are being picked up almost every week by Western Australian logistics company Transitainer. Director Kelly Crossley said she was picking up attempts to...
