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The Bradfield Bulletin - 6 June 2025

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IT'S BEEN a short and challenging week in WA, with wild weather slowing port ops and causing delays. But on a brighter note, I did manage to get my hair coloured last weekend, so...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 6 June 2025

World Container Index - 5 June 2025

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DREWRY’S World Container Index increased 41% to US$3527 per 40-foot container this week ending 5 June. Drewry said the index has increased 70% in the last 4 weeks, as United...

Port of Brisbane unveils Vision 2060

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STRENGTHENING the Queensland economy, future-proofing trade and supporting the transition to a more sustainable and efficient port are key aims of Vision 2060, a plan or roadmap...
Port of Brisbane unveils Vision 2060

PSA joins GCMD as strategic partner

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THE GLOBAL Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and PSA International (PSA) have today (5 June) announced a five-year strategic partnership to advance collaboration on...
PSA joins GCMD as strategic partner

Ag exports well positioned amidst global uncertainty

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AUSTRALIAN agriculture is well-positioned to withstand the slings and arrows of a difficult global trading environment, the June quarter commodities report from Department of...
Ag exports well positioned amidst global uncertainty

Inland Rail’s transformation of the Euroa railway precinct is underway

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INLAND Rail has begun the transformation of the station at Euroa, Victoria, to allow for the future passage of double-stacked freight trains. According to an Inland Rail...
Inland Rail’s transformation of the Euroa railway precinct is underway

The new PFAS import ban explained

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FROM firefighting foams to stain-resistant textiles, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS chemicals, have quietly underpinned the performance of many...
The new PFAS import ban explained

Pilbara campaign to keep small boats out of harm's way

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PILBARA Ports has launched a campaign to warn boaters about the dangers of small vessels colliding with large commercial vessels. The 2025 Pilbara Ports Recreational Vessel Safety...
Pilbara campaign to keep small boats out of harm's way

COSCO launches China-Australia PCTC service

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COSCO SHIPPING Car Carriers, a COSCO Shipping Group subsidiary established by COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers and Shanghai Port Logistics, has inaugurated its first...
COSCO launches China-Australia PCTC service

First piece of Western Sydney International Airport puzzle complete

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WESTERN Sydney International (WSI) Airport has announced construction of the airport’s first major piece is completed, with the runway and other key airside facilities officially...
First piece of Western Sydney International Airport puzzle complete

Andrew Forrest rail against LNG

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ANDREW Forrest has hit out at the use of LNG as an intermediate fuel source for the maritime industry at the Nor-Shipping Conference in Oslo, Norway. Speaking on Tuesday, Mr...
Andrew Forrest rail against LNG

Arrest warrant issued for former logistics company manager

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A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a former SeaRoad Shipping manager, accused of ripping off his then employer to the tune of $8.7m. Troy Pannell, also a former AFL...
Arrest warrant issued for former logistics company manager

Minister spruiks tunnel freight benefits

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THE Westgate Tunnel is set to bring transformative change to the freight and transport sectors, an industry breakfast at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne has heard. State freight...
Minister spruiks tunnel freight benefits

Inbound Connect expands, both north and south

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IT HAS been a busy time for Inbound Connect, which has continued its vehicle booking system (VBS) expansion in Singapore and New Zealand. Inbound Connect is a software as a...
Inbound Connect expands, both north and south

Thumbs up for Bunbury windfarms, thumbs down for Gippsland

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TWO OFFSHORE wind projects at Bunbury in Western Australia have been given the development nod by the federal government and one in the Gippsland zone off Victoria has been...
Thumbs up for Bunbury windfarms, thumbs down for Gippsland