Logistics sector set to have its say on productivity
PROTECTION of industrial land and contentious terminal access charges are just some of the topics likely to be raised by the logistics and ports sectors as part of the Senate...
East-West rail reopened
RAIL services have been restored between Sydney and Perth, Melbourne to Perth and Adeliade to Darwin. The Australian Rail Track Corporation has reopened the East West rail...
SpecTec looks to APAC growth with Singapore appointments
MARITIME technology provider SpecTec has strengthened its Asia-Pacific operations from its Singapore hub, appointing two senior executives as it expands support for shipowners and...
Bhagwan commissions latest fleet addition
WESTERN AUSTRALIA’s Bhagwan Marine has christened its newest vessel, a 38-metre stern landing vessel designed for modern offshore energy, subsea and decommissioning operations,...
Service to be held for Nigel Porteous OAM
A CELEBRATION of the life of the late Nigel Porteous OAM has been organised for 19 January. As reported in DCN, Captain Porteous passed away on 4 December at the age of 87....
What a feeling! Queensland cops bust smugglers of containerised stolen Toyotas
AN INTERNATIONAL crime syndicate used shipping containers to send whole stolen Toyota vehicles to the United Arab Emirates from Australia for profit, Queensland Police say....
Farmers announce new CEO
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced Michael Guerin as its new chief executive, effective 23 March 2026. NFF president Hamish McIntyre welcomed the appointment,...
Farmers’ lobby calls for “strong stance” on EU FTA
INDUSTRY body the National Farmers Federation has urged the federal government to reject any "sub par" free trade agreement proposals with the European Union. NFF president Hamish...
Engineering business makes maritime appointment
CONSULTING engineering company Haskoning has appointed Bas van Dijk as director of its water and maritime unit within its Asia-Pacific operations. A senior engineer with more than...
Defence contracts and Hanwha deal a festive gift for Austal
WEST Australian shipbuilder Austal had every reason to celebrate this festive season with new defence contracts worth billions of dollars, along with the finalisation of the...
Higher export values reflect increased exportable supply
HIGHER wheat, barley and horticulture export volumes is tipped to increase the value of Australian crop exports during the 2025-26 financial year, according to analysts from the...
OPINION: Just when you thought it was safe to get back into the beef export market
The announcement by the Chinese government on 1 January 2026 that it was imposing new import quota limits on imports of beef into China differs to the previous ban on imports of...
Geelong grain export facility gains port terminal code exemption
GRAIN supply company CHS Broadbent (CHSB) has been granted a service exemption by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for its port terminal in Geelong. The ruling...
Meat industry feels the pain as China announces beef tariffs
“EXTREMELY disappointed” is how the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) says it feels after the announcement by China to implement new beef imports from 1 January. According...
Boluda Australia expansion underway
BOLUDA Towage Australia has kicked off the regional expansion promised when the Spanish owner acquired Smit Lamnalco’s local and PNG operations in early October. Boluda on Friday...
