Maersk to launch express China service
IN AN already crowded market Maersk Line will introduce a speedy, limited rotation China-Australia service in late July, just in time for traditional peak import season. The...
ANL’s Shane Walden resigns
SHANE WALDEN, managing director of ANL Container Line and CMA CGM Group Agencies Oceania, has resigned. While there has been no official statement at time of writing well-placed...
China rates back on the march in June
MEAN spot rates between China and Australia have now risen a cumulative 68% since the middle of March, according to the latest SCFI for Shanghai-Sydney. The level rose another 9%...
Bullish beef outlook boosts exporters
LARGE beef production volumes at the start of 2026 help cement Australia’s position as a reliable supplier into global markets, analysts say. New data from the Australian Bureau...
Action stations at women in maritime event
THE MARITIME industry’s challenge of turning diversity and inclusion policy into real operational change took centre stage in Port Kembla, where around 100 delegates gathered for...
'Keep it in the green' Navy supports safer conduct at sea
THE ROYAL Australian Navy says a fleet-wide behavioural program aimed at preventing inappropriate behaviour, and encourgaing psychological safety is already showing real results,...
Trade minister to spruik Aussie goods in East Asia
TRADE minister Don Farrell says he will highlight the value of Australian export goods during meetings this week in Japan and China. Senator Farrell is travelling to East Asia as...
ANALYSIS: The state of Australia’s merchant fleet in 2026
IN THE increasingly important discussion surrounding Australia’s maritime resilience and the future of the Australian merchant fleet, there remains significant debate regarding...
Federal Court rejects live exporters’ appeal
CATTLE exporters seeking compensation over the suspension of live cattle exports to Indonesia in 2011 have had their appeal turned down by the Federal Court. Last week the court...
MSC in major Oceania network revision
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has today confirmed market rumours circulating for over a week, announcing a major overhaul of its Oceania region services effective immediately....
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Middlebank appoints Mark Hopkins as associate
SUPPLY chain and value chain management consultancy Middlebank Consulting Group, has announced the appointment of Mark Hopkins as an associate. According to Middlebank, Mr Hopkins...
Man jailed over printer plot
A PLOT to import 22.4 kilos of cocaine concealed inside printing machines has seen a 47-year-old Victorian man jailed for nine years. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers...
Maritime single window funds a budget highlight
AN ALLOCATION of $47.1m for the so-called maritime single window was among the highlights in the 2026-27 budget for shipping and logistics. The maritime single window is a digital...
China rates climb slows
FREIGHT rates on Australia’s premier trade route from China have slowed their recent rapid rise but are continuing to climb just the same. The SCFI (mean spot rate) for...
Vroon sells Livestock Express
ONE of the most prominent names in sheep and cattle transport, Livestock Express, has been sold by Dutch owners Vroon to Australian agribusiness Heytesbury. The agreement,...
