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And the finalists are...

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Proudly sponsored by NSW Ports, the 2020 DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards are to be announced on the DCN Awards website at 11.30am Thursday 18 February, 2021....
And the finalists are...

Western Sydney freight hub set to bust congestion

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PROPONENTS of the new St Mary’s Freight Hub in western Sydney have hailed the project’s congestion busting potential. NSW jobs minister and MP for Penrith Stuart Ayres was guest...
Western Sydney freight hub set to bust congestion

ANALYSIS: Upgraded trade deal with Pacific Islands

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THE RELATIONSHIP between Australia and some of our Pacific Island neighbours has become controversial in recent time, largely focussed on differing views on Australia’s climate...
ANALYSIS: Upgraded trade deal with Pacific Islands

Aurora Australis leaves Hobart

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BRIGHT sunshine in the Tasmanian capital was the setting for the final departure of icebreaker Aurora Australis. As has been widely reported, the aging vessel has made its last...
Aurora Australis leaves Hobart

Major land acquisition at Port Spencer

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PENINSULA Ports has acquired an additional 283 hectares of land adjoining its current site at Port Spencer in South Australia. Peninsula Ports is now in discussion with parties...
Major land acquisition at Port Spencer

Forwarders and truckies talk congestion with Andrew Constance

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REPRESENTATIVES of the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia and Road Freight New South Wales recently met with transport minister Andrew Constance...
Forwarders and truckies talk congestion with Andrew Constance

LCR transports massive tunnel boring machine

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QUBE subsidiary LCR Group has begun to service one of Brisbane's biggest projects, the new 10.2km Cross River Rail Project, connecting Dutton Park in the inner south with Bowen...
LCR transports massive tunnel boring machine

Jimmy Wilson appointed to Export Finance board

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THE federal government has announced several changes to the Export Finance Australia Board, as the organisation seeks to support Australian exporters during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Jimmy Wilson appointed to Export Finance board

Coal in the spotlight of China-Australia spat

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TRADE minister Simon Birmingham has spoken out following reports China is implementing restrictions on the import of Australian coal. Such actions were mooted in the Chinese media...
Coal in the spotlight of China-Australia spat

Grain train derails near Wollongong

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LOGISTICS company Qube says it is investigating the derailment of a train hauling 2600 tonnes of grain to Port Kembla early on Tuesday. According to Qube, no-one was hurt in the...
Grain train derails near Wollongong

Littleproud talks up Pacific agreement

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THE Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus has come into effect, with Agriculture minister David Littleproud talking of opportunities for Australian farmers and for...
Littleproud talks up Pacific agreement

New trucks join Monson fleet

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IVECO trucks are a common site at Monson Logistics’ three Tasmanian depots and among the newest vehicles are five new X-Way models and a further three Stralis AS-Ls. Opening in...
New trucks join Monson fleet

Further government support for aviation

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DEPUTY Prime Minister Michael McCormack has announced the Domestic Aviation Network Support program, originally due to end on 31 January 2021, will be extended for a further eight...
Further government support for aviation

Wild weather causes Brisbane port disruption

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TORRENTIAL rain and strong winds resulted in disruption to pilotage operations at Brisbane over the weekend. As has been widely reported, heavy rain occurred across much of...
Wild weather causes Brisbane port disruption

Mike and Joel make the case for cruise

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PORTS Australia and the Cruise Lines International Association are calling for the federal government to lift a ban on cruise shipping in Australian waters. The ban was one of the...
Mike and Joel make the case for cruise