Logistics real estate and supply chain firms join forces
JAPANESE construction and real estate firm Fukuda and Partners and Asia-Pacific business transformation consultancy TMX have announced a new strategic partnership agreement. With...
New scheme at Port Botany to tackle container problem
NSW Ports has announced its intention to increase port charges and introduce a new incentive scheme at Port Botany from 1 July 2021. The increase in port charges will be a...
Freelancer acquires digital freight marketplace Loadshift
ASX-LISTED Freelancer Limited, a freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, has acquired Australia’s digital freight service Loadshift. Launched in 2007, Loadshift has received...
Call for input into new data hub for regional decision-making
THE Australian government committed $13.7m to the Better Data Use to Support Delivery for Regional Australians program over four years from 2020-21. As part of that program, the...
Fumigation opens trade doors
SRI Lanka has approved an agreement to allow in-transit phosphine fumigation of Australian bulk grains, pulses and oilseeds. In-transit phosphine fumigation can provide a more...
Joint operation at Botany nabs non-compliant trucks
TRANSPORT for NSW issued 28 defect notices, four drivers were issued infringement notices and two vehicles were found to be above their allowed maximum weight during a joint...
New firefighting vessels coming to Sydney Harbour and Port Botany
THE Port Authority of New South Wales has signed a $10-million contract for two new multipurpose firefighting vessels. Australian shipbuilder Birdon is to build the vessels at its...
Yet more PIAs announced for Patrick terminals
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given Patrick Terminals notice of yet another protected industrial action. The stevedore has warned of “possible impact” as a result of the...
Empty container inspection standards updated and available
COVERING container inspection, assessment, cleaning and repairs, Standards for Empty Shipping Container Inspection is in an easy-to-access and easy-to-follow digital booklet form...
Austal launches Queensland service
THE Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2021 was the place where Austal Australia launched its new service and support capability at its Queensland shipyards. Austal Queensland...
Container trade through Port Botany still on a high
Container trade volumes through Port Botany continue to be well above last year, according to the latest trade statistics from NSW Ports. In April, a total of 227,555 TEU crossed...
Container exhibition comes to Darwin
CONTAINER: the box that changed the world is coming to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) in Darwin. Starting this week, the free, outdoor exhibition...
GPC’s community parklands shortlisted for award
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the International Association of Ports and Harbours sustainability awards for its community...
Queensland port gets high-tech safety review
MARITIME Safety Queensland and Gladstone Ports Corporation will use advanced computer modelling to support enhanced risk management at Port Alma. MSQ general manager Angus...
ANL launches new Care program for employees
WITH the learnings of COVID and a renewed understanding of the value of employees and the company’s role in supporting their physical, mental and social wellbeing, shipping line...
