Company fined for unlawful greenhouse gas importation
THE largest fine issued under Australia’s ozone protection laws has been handed down to a Victorian fire protection company for the unlawful importation of hydrofluorocarbon. This...
Global demand steady for Australian wine
STEADY demand for Australian wine around the world has seen growth in value to all top-five exports markets and a 4% increase in overall value to $2.998bn, according to Wine...
Ports Australia shares sustainability guide with the US
PORTS Australia joined the American Association of Port Authorities’ virtual Energy & Environment Seminar & Expo to share wisdom on sustainability planning. The delegation spoke...
FMG reports “strong start” to 2021 financial year
MINER and iron ore exporter Fortescue Metals Group has reported delivering “a strong start” to the 2021 financial year. Chief executive Elizabeth Gaines said a record result for...
Large throughput and LNG licences highlights for PPA
PILBARA Ports Authority has released its report for the 2019/20 financial year. The report detailed more than 17,000 safe vessel movements with a record total annual throughput of...
Farmer-led traceability platform to eliminate food fraud
FOOD fraud is having a devastating impact on Australian farmers, costing up to $2bn each year, says technology provider Aglive. An independent report conducted by Meat & Livestock...
Digital career map to combat supply chain talent shortages
A LOOMING capability shortage in supply chain and logistics in Australia has prompted the development of a “career mapping tool” to encourage a new generation of talent. The...
Tom Holyman joins Toll
FORMER ANL executive Thomas Holyman has taken on a new role with Toll Group as general manager of ocean freight for Australia and New Zealand. Mr Holyman has spent just over two...
Shipping enters the Queensland election campaign
SHIPPING has entered centre stage of the Queensland election campaign, with the incumbent Labor Party announcing it will commit $21m over two years towards a coastal shipping...
Australian Gas Industry Trust appoints inaugural executive officer
FOLLOWING an extensive search, the Australian Gas Industry Trust has appointed its first executive officer, Dr Jen Thompson, to further develop the Trust’s core objectives of...
Kalmar to supply 10 new AutoStrads for Patricks
KALMAR is to supply ten Kalmar AutoStrad units to Patrick Terminals. The fully automated straddle carriers are scheduled to be completed during the first quarter of 2021. Patrick...
"Deprivation of liberty" on ships under the microscope
NON-PROFIT group Human Rights at Sea has released its latest report, examining several scenarios where deprivation of liberty may occur onboard private ships. It released the...
Consultation sought on export control rules for animals and game
A NEW legislative framework for agricultural exports starting from 28 March 2021 will consist of the Export Control Act 2020 and a suite of legislative instruments, the Export...
TT Club focuses on temperature-controlled cargo losses
ANALYSIS of specialist insurer TT Club’s claims records for transport operators over the past three years shows temperature-controlled incidents ranking in third place. Almost 30%...
Allied Seafreight on the move
ALLIED Seafreight in Melbourne has announced it has secured a 10-year lease at 27-43 Toll Drive, Altona North. “We will transition to our new facility from January 2021, which...
