New WA container port planning progressing
INDUSTRY representatives attended a market briefing this week to learn about future opportunities to be involved in delivering Westport, ahead of tenders being issued to help...
Government running pilot programs with importers to manage biosecurity
THE Australian government said it is working with a group of “highly compliant” importers to identify regulatory and commercial controls within their supply chains that could be...
High-tech exhibit celebrates rise of the port city
A NEW exhibition at the Maritime Museum of Townsville, Rise of our Port City, follows the development of the Port of Townsville and the city spawned by the port’establishment. The...
Australian logistics provider finalises acquisition of air freight specialist
WISEWAY Group has completed the acquisition of TAF E-Logistics, a Singapore-based, IATA-licenced air freight and logistics company. Wiseway managing director Florence Tong said,...
Industry calls for governments to prioritise “critical land”
INDUSTRY groups, Ports Australia and the Australian Logistics Council, are urging governments around Australia to prioritise land critical to the sustainable future of supply...
Aussie software platform aims to boost supply-chain efficiency
AN Australian company has developed and implemented a web-based truck appointment and visibility system that aims to solve myriad problems at logistics facilities and boost...
INSIGHT: GST on low-value imports held to account
MANY of those in industry will remember the controversy that was associated with the introduction of GST on “low value import transactions” (LVT) on consignments three years ago....
NQBP’S Bowen Wharf repair works completed
SINCE late February, about $3.6 million worth of works have been carried out on the Bowen Wharf, which has seen parts of the aged timber structure repaired or replaced. North...
DCN top stories for the week of 9-13 August
AT the top of the list of most-read stories covered by DCN this past week was our exclusive about Auriga Group and Brisbane Marine Pilots joining forces. The news comes as...
Shipping Australia appoints new director
SHIPPING Australia has appointed Clint Evans as its new director. Mr Evans is also the Oceania managing director for Hapag-Lloyd. In his role he has been involved in implementing...
T.S. Lines signs with DP World Australia for new service
T.S. LINES has launched the CA2 service, connecting Australia with China, and DP World Australia has signed on as the Australian stevedore. The new commercial freight service...
Minister kyboshes Kangaroo Island Seaport development
SOUTH Australia minister for planning and local government Vickie Chapman has refused an application by Kangaroo Island Timbers to build a deep-water port at Smith Bay on Kangaroo...
Pilbara Ports sees a July dip in throughput
Pilbara Ports Authority handled a total throughput of 59 million tonnes of cargo last month, which was a 2% decrease compared to July last year. Port Hedland saw a monthly...
Wärtsilä to supply engines for new Spirits of Tasmania
FINNISH manufacturer Wärtsilä is to supply the engines and fuel gas supply systems for TT-Line’s new Spirit of Tasmania vessels. Rauma Marine Constructions is building the two...
MOL, Origin Energy sign pact to study Australian green ammonia supply chain
AUSTRALIAN integrated energy company Origin Energy and Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have signed a memorandum of understanding to investigate opportunities to...
