Maersk is launching a No Shipping Instruction, No Load policy
A PAUSE in rates fluctuations in Asia-Australia trades suggests some kind of equilibrium has been reached between supply and demand. The SCFI mean for spot rates from Shanghai to...
New tobacco bill set to pass parliament
NEW legislation governing the tobacco trade is seemingly set to become law after the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee recommended its passing without amendment....
ALC event focuses on government and industry cooperation
CLOSER cooperation between government and industry was the focus of the Australian Logistics Council’s Government Dialogue event held in Canberra this week. The dialogue brought...
Cruise ship sector told to protect crews
THE Maritime Union says it remains concerned about the potential for abuse, coercion, and manipulation for those working in the cruise sector, following the decision by the...
India emerges as key Aussie cotton market, shippers say
INDIA emerged as Australia’s largest cotton export destination during the month of August, a new report shows. According to the latest market report from the Australian Cotton...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen clarifies DAFF suspension
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen says its Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s suspension of the company as an offshore biosecurity treatment provider applies only to...
AMSA announces shore leave changes for visiting seafarers
CHANGES have been announced to laws affecting seafarers visiting Australian ports. The notice 2026/02 - Access to shore leave for seafarers supersedes the previous notice 2024/07....
ANL celebrates 70 years as “Aussie shipping icon”
SHIPPING line ANL has celebrated its 70th anniversary this week, using the occasion to reflect upon its role in moving goods between Australia and key markets in Asia, Oceania and...
NH3 warns Australia risks “missing the moment”
NH3 CLEAN Energy chairman Charles Whitfield says Australia is in danger of “losing out” on the emerging market for low‑carbon maritime fuels, arguing the federal government’s...
Is the rates horse back in the stable?
FREIGHT rates from Asia to Australia have taken a pause this week, but only fools and horses would believe the stable door has been re-bolted. The Shanghai Containerized Freight...
iMile opens delivery network targeting small and medium-sized online retailers
ECOMMERCE specialist iMile has opened its Australian delivery network, a business aimed at small and medium-sized online retailers shipping from 20 parcels a day. The iMile...
OPINION: Seafarer welfare needs long-term stable support, not goodwill alone
THE PRIMARY function of the Australian Mariners Welfare Society (AMWS) is providing financial support to Mission to Seafarers, Apostleship of the Sea (Stella Maris) and other...
Evergreen ship forced back to Asia
IN A BLOW to peak-season shipments the 7024 TEU Evergreen Marine containership Ever Smart is returning to Asia after making it all the way to waters off Queensland on its...
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Operators urged to review severe weather plans as El Niño strengthens
AUSTRALIA’S transport, shipping and logistics operators should revisit their severe‑weather and business‑continuity plans as El Niño conditions intensify heading into summer....
Senator McKenzie defends the role of diesel in national economy
OPPOSITION politician Bridget McKenzie has used the Ports Australia Biennial Conference in Sydney to defend the ongoing role of diesel fuel for the national economy. While wars in...
