Parcel delivery franchise sets carbon neutral goal
BY tackling emissions through pro-active steps, including LowCO2 Certification, CouriersPlease has taken the equivalent of 241 cars off the road since June this year. Australia’s...
Rhenus Group unveils new logistics facility
A LOGISTICS provider headquartered in Europe has expanded its services in the Asia-Pacific region, with a newly-built warehouse in Gurugram, India. The state-of-the-art...
Solid trade results for Port of Mackay (with video)
TRANSPORT minister Mark Bailey made the announcement that the Port of Mackay has recorded 3.17 million throughput tonnes in 2019-20, supporting jobs and industry in the region....
Shipping players join forces to advance decarbonisation
MARITIME Industry Australia and the LNG Marine Fuel Institute have joined forces to advance discussions on decarbonisation solutions, which will kick off with a series of webinars...
Adani company commits to "science-based" emissions reduction targets
ADANI Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited says it has signed up for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global program seeking to define and promotes best practices...
Organic equivalence arrangement signed with Japan
AN ORGANIC equivalence arrangement between Australia and Japan will allow the Asian nation to continue to enjoy Australian organic beef, dairy and processed foods. Agriculture...
Aussie potato exporters get greater access to Thailand (with video)
AUSSIE potato farmers are reported to be enjoying improved access to the Thai market with two key commitments now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement....
Logistics company’s bid to replace single-use plastics
SEKO Logistics and sustainable packaging company, The Better Packaging Co, are partnering to help replace single-use plastics in global eCommerce fulfillment supply chains. Buyers...
Joint industry call for truckies to lead by example
THE National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Australian Trucking Association and its member associations have called on truck drivers to take a proactive approach to protecting...
Carnival Cruise Line extends voluntary suspension
IN consultation with public health officials, government and industry, Carnival Cruise Line has extended a voluntary suspension, putting a further hold on its operations in...
GAC acquires container logistics business
GAC has further strengthened ties with Belgium-based logistics services provider Ahlers with a memorandum of understanding to acquire the container logistics business unit of its...
Tigers appoints new managing director for China
GLOBAL logistics player Tigers has appointed Jana Schebera as its new managing director in China, adding a further layer of freight forwarding expertise as the logistics provider...
Kuehne+Nagel reports market share growth during pandemic
LOGISTICS giant Kuehne+Nagel has highlighted “market share gains” as evidence of success in beating off the worst effects of global pandemic. The company, which reports its...
New partnership breeds healthy wheat for Australia
A NEW type of wheat, with 10 times more fibre than standard wheat, is set to enter the Australian food market due to a breeding partnership finalised last month. The high-fibre...
Trimaran ‘sprint’ shows off Aussie shipbuilding smarts
TWO high-speed trimaran ferries, built by Austal Australia, have done a side-by-side sprint off the coast of Perth. As Bajamar Express (Austal Hull 394) was departing Australia on...
