Omicron outbreak slows freight in China
FREIGHT operations have been disrupted at major Chinese ports as a surge in omicron infections triggers a wave of COVID-19 restrictions. According to Reuters, new COVID cases have...
Man sentenced in drug-smuggling case
THE NSW District court on Friday sentenced a 35-year-old man to 24 years in prison, with a non-parole period of 14 years, over his role in the criminal syndicate that attempted to...
Sea Lead launches first service in Australia
SEA Lead Shipping is officially entering the Australian market with the launch of a new service linking Australia with south China. The shipping line is deploying a vessel on a...
PIL to build four 14,000-TEU containerships
PACIFIC International Lines has awarded a contract to build four 14,000-TEU containerships to Jiangnan Shipyard. The four vessels, to be delivered progressively from the first...
MIAL demands national fleet action as shipping companies are caught in Ukraine conflict
IMPACTS of the Russia-Ukraine conflict have highlighted the threat to Australia’s national security and critical supply links, according to Maritime Industry Australia....
PIL launches China to East Africa service
PACIFIC International Lines has announced the launch of two weekly direct services designed to enhance its China to East Africa service – known as EAS and EA3. “This will allow...
CMA CGM launches biofuel bunkering trial in Singapore
CMA CGM has launched a biofuel bunkering trial in Singapore, with 10,640-TEU APL Paris the first and largest of up to 32 containerships to participate in the trial. Bunkering was...
Singapore Airlines Cargo partners with cargo.one
SINGAPORE Airlines Cargo and cargo.one have announced a global partnership to bring the airline’s cargo services to the real-time digital booking platform and enable access to its...
Fruit to the fore for Aussie peaches and nectarines in Vietnam
AUSTRALIAN peach and nectarine exporters once again have market access into Vietnam following successful completion of technical negotiations between the two countries. Minister...
ABF reports surge in tobacco smuggling
THE Australian Border Force said it is seeing a “significant” increase in attempted tobacco smuggling at the Australian border. Between 1 January and 31 December 2021 the ABF...
PIL launches new Australia-China service
PACIFIC International Lines is launching a new service linking the major east-coast ports of Australia with China. The new service, called Sino Australia Express (SAE), will...
The Alliance adjusts liner services
THE setup of THE Alliance’s network has been reconfigured to ensure a comprehensive port coverage. The enhanced liner service setup will be effective from March 2022. A key change...
Program helps Aussie mango grower secure new US deal
THE Australian government’s $72.7 million Agribusiness Expansion Initiative has helped one of Australia's largest mango growers secure a new deal to export more of its prized...
Trend towards sustainability “inexorable”, says BHP
AUSTRALIAN mining giant BHP, has provided a maritime trade update as part of its economic and commodity outlook for the FY half year. In the dry bulk segment, immediately prior to...
BHP's LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk arrives in Singapore
BHP has today welcomed the world’s first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier to Singapore, the first of five chartered by the company. MV Mount Tourmaline will transport iron...
