Austal appoints Richard Gibb as new non-executive director
A SECOND Forrest family board member has been appointed to shipbuilder Austal’s board as the battle for control of the company heats up again. The appointment of former Credit...
Box ship MSC Elsa 3 sinks off the coast of India
A LIBERIAN-flagged boxship has sunk off the Indian province of Kerala, with authorities fearing possible environmental impact. Local media is reporting that the captain and crew...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 23 May 2025
The Baltic Dry Index has continued to rise this week, landing at 1341 for the week ending 22nd May. Capesize The Capesize market ended the week on a firmer note after a shaky...
IFCBAA 2025 National Conference Day 2 wrap-up
SATURDAY the 24th of May saw the kick-off for day two of the International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association Of Australia (IFCBAA)’s National Conference 2025. Held in...
WiseTech acquires Texas tech business e2open
SOFTWARE logistics business WiseTech has announced a binding agreement to acquire Texan tech and logistics business e2open in a deal valued at $3.30 a share or a cool $2.1bn in...
RightShip seeks right-minded investors
THE PARTNERS in Melbourne-founded RightShip are looking for a new minority investor to support the company’s ambitions to grow its data and technology capabilities as it provides...
Tasmania Ports near 11m tonnes for year
THE ISLAND state’s ports have already handled more than 10.7 million tonnes of freight this financial year, according to a Q3 year-to-date trade report issued by TasPorts. Key...
IFCBAA 2025 National Conference Day 1 wrap-up
REPRESENTATIVES from Freight forwarding, customs broking, maritime and air sectors from across Australia have convened in Adelaide for the International Forwarders & Customs...
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...
