Chinese companies prioritise supply chain resilience, DP World reports
CHINA’S next trade advantage will occur from resilience and adaptability, not just scale, DP World Asia Pacific managing director and chief executive Glen Hilton says. Mr Hilton...
Fremantle vehicle imports grow
NEW vehicle imports through the Port of Fremantle are continuing to grow. The port recorded its strongest March throughput in three years as Western Australia’s automotive demand...
World Container Index – 2 July 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), surged 9% to $4,530 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Source: Drewry World...
New Chairs for two WA regional ports
FORMER Perth Airport CEO, Brad Geatches has been appointed as the new chair of Southern Ports Authority while Mellisa Teede has been appointed chair of Kimberley Ports Authority...
Airports and transport companies look to a sparky future
MONEY is seemingly flowing into cleaner energy within the transport sector, with ground support equipment at airports and battery electric trucks among interesting announcements...
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AMSA checking another Carnival complaint, releases MLC report
THE MUA has lodged another complaint with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority alleging Carnival Cruises’ non-compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention. AMSA is reviewing...
Surcharges and congestion keep pressure on China–Australia capacity
In this week's Bradfield Bulletin.... global freight rates are rising and China–Australia capacity remains tight amid surcharges, booking delays and ongoing port congestion. I...
TRADE LAW: DFAT unveils report of the Trade 2040 Taskforce
ON 29 June 2026, DFAT convened an event at Parliament House to announce the release of the report by its 2040 Trade Taskforce entitled Towards 2040: Navigating Australia’s Trading...
CMA CGM to acquire FedEx Supply Chain
FRENCH shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM has agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for US$1.4 billion, significantly expanding its contract logistics business in North America....
Lithium for batteries powers up Port of Fremantle
WESTERN Australia’s newest lithium development is set to add another stream of battery‑mineral exports through Fremantle Port, following Develop Global’s move to bring the Pioneer...
Devonport dredging done and dusted
TASPORTS has met its dredging goals at Devonport, successfully increasing depths across the port while achieving strong environmental outcomes, it says. The New Zealand-based...
Industry figure David Sterrett mourned
TRIBUTES have flowed for respected industry figure David Sterrett, who passed away this week just short of his 85th birthday. Dr Sterrett had an impact in several maritime roles...
China-Australia rates: “Gone bonkers”
SHIPPER shock appears unlikely to abate soon, with rates on the main East Asia-Australia route on an absolute tear over the past couple of weeks, even with up to 8,000 TEU of...
Parliament celebrates role of road transport and logistics
STRONG attendance at the Parliamentary Friends of Road Transport, Warehousing and Logistics event this week reflected growing understanding that freight transport and logistics...
Brisbane back to Noumea, A3X populated
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has restored Brisbane calls to its Noumea Shuttle service, reversing a change that was implemented amongst May revisions to several on its Oceania...
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