ABF reports surge in tobacco smuggling
THE Australian Border Force said it is seeing a “significant” increase in attempted tobacco smuggling at the Australian border. Between 1 January and 31 December 2021 the ABF...
Victorian Farmers Federation calls out government on port inefficiency
THE Victorian Farmers Federation has called for greater efficiency across Australian ports to ease pressures on the agriculture supply chain. The federation’s call for government...
Tribunal overrides ACCC decision on collective bargaining at Port of Newcastle
THE Australian Competition Tribunal on Friday reversed a 2020 ACCC decision to allow the NSW Minerals Council and 10 mining companies to collectively negotiate the price of access...
Southern Ports updates arrival protocol
INTERNATIONAL vessels arriving in ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance may no longer have to spend 14 days at sea prior to berthing, under new COVID-19 testing measures. Having...
Global trade continues to grow, but is expected to slow
UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update reveals that global trade reached a record high in 2021, about US$28.5 trillion, an increase of almost 13% relative to pre-pandemic levels. Data from...
Competition authorities partner to combat collusion in international trade
A NEW working group comprising five competition authorities, including the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, is boosting global efforts to prevent collusion in...
Australia’s new biofouling requirements
THERE are new rules for managing biofouling for international vessels arriving in Australia that will come into effect on 15 June 2022. Under the requirements, operators of all...
Fremantle Ports fast tracks container arrivals
FREMANTLE Ports has worked behind the scenes with key supply chain partners to fast track the handling of containers coming into WA carrying groceries, as a result of the...
Devonport salvors remove fuel from sunken tugs
SALVORS at the Port of Devonport have recovered more than 18,000 litres of oil and fuel from submerged tugs Campbell Cove and York Cove. As the response continues at the Port of...
PIL launches new Australia-China service
PACIFIC International Lines is launching a new service linking the major east-coast ports of Australia with China. The new service, called Sino Australia Express (SAE), will...
Biosecurity surveillance program guidelines released
THE AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has released guidelines that provide practical insights to support the design and implementation of...
A return of cruise?
MINISTER for health Greg Hunt has said the federal government would work with states and territories to restart the cruise ship industry in Australia. International cruise ships...
NSW government puts 52-ha site at Newcastle up for sale
THE New South Wales government has put a call out for proposals to repurpose the 52-hecare Intertrade site – the former home of the BHP steelworks – at Newcastle. The government...
More data for supply-chain benchmarking dashboard
NEW data is now available on the federal government’s Supply Chain Benchmarking Dashboard. The government said this new data would help freight operators and the businesses they...
Svitzer tug master strikes extend to WA
TUGBOAT master strikes are extending to the west coast. The Australian Maritime Officers Union has given notice of industrial action at the ports of Fremantle, Kwinana, Albany and...
