Expert team assembles to support Aussie exporters
A TEAM of “highly skilled trade and logistics experts” has been assembled to help Australian exporters combat significant shipping and cargo disruptions from the ongoing conflict...
AAT tariffs face scrutiny
INDUSTRY groups Shipping Australia and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries have filed objections to ro-ro operator Australian Amalgamated Terminals’ schedule of tariffs...
Fuel information plan announced, as industry groups count the cost
HELPING limit fuel supply chain pressures is the aim of a new information plan announced this week by federal infrastructure minister Catherine King. Fuel costs have spiked since...
DCN celebrates 135th birthday
“TODAY, we publish the first issue of the DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS which we trust will meet with your approval and support.” It was with those words, written by manager H I Moffat,...
Federal Court rules against Brambles in class action
LOGISTICS giant Brambles says it is reviewing a Federal Court judgement after two rulings were made against it as part of a class action. The case was brought by law firms Slater...
ALC calls for OSCA supply chain change
TARGETED updates to the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) are required, the Australian Logistics Council says, reflecting the “operational complexity” and...
ACCC happy with mergers performance
THE AUSTRALIAN Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given itself top marks for its handling of the nation’s new merger control regime, saying it’s working as expected...
AMSA expels another over underpayments
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has imposed another six-month ban on a bulk carrier in local waters after discovering the crew had been unpaid for seven months. The...
Fuel crisis highlights the role of rail
RAIL can play a critical role as Australia seeks to maximise the use of its diesel stocks, a prominent industry groups says. The Freight on Rail Group says the government decision...
Industry, local government highlight fuel freight pain
FUEL price pressures on Australia’s freight and logistics sector have been highlighted by groups from both industry and government. The issue has been prominent since war broke...
Marine projects in line for awards
TWO maritime infrastructure projects have been named amongst seven finalists for the 2026 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA), the industry’s highest honour....
Rates wobble in trades where MSC’s on the move
THE CHINA-Australia Shanghai Containerised Freight Index showed a mysterious recovery this week, with the Shanghai-Sydney median rising 12% to USD 1,390/FEU after three...
Farmers welcome export cost recovery deferral
DECISIONS by the federal government to establish a fertiliser taskforce and defer phased transition to full cost recovery for export regulatory services have been welcomed by the...
Wharfies call for “coordinated action” on fuel security
“URGENT, coordinated action” is required to restore Australia’s fuel security and supply chain sovereignty, the Maritime Union says. The union has also reiterated earlier calls...
Industry groups welcome fuel relief measures
INDUSTRY groups and unions have welcomed the federal government’s fuel relief package aimed at easing the pressure on businesses who are paying more for energy since the start of...
