Taskforce targets Queensland maritime growth
A MARITIME Jobs Taskforce, aimed at reinvigorating shipping along the Queensland coast, has held its first meeting. Transport minister Mark Bailey established the Maritime Jobs...
Ag supply chain traceability boost to keep us ahead
THE government hopes to enhance Australia’s status as one of the world’s most trusted sources of clean, green and safe produce via a $4m agricultural supply chain traceability...
Aviation industry’s appeal to extend JobKeeper
THE Australian Services Union and the Transport Workers’ Union joined companies across the industry such as Virgin, Dnata, Menzies, Cabin Services Australia, Gate Gourmet,...
Qube makes new board appointment
QUBE Holdings has announced the appointment of Jackie McArthur to the board of directors from 17 August. In a statement, Qube said Ms McArthur had more than 20 years of experience...
Indonesia trade agreement takes effect
THE Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will turbo-charge Australian exports, federal agriculture minister David Littleproud says. Under the agreement...
Freight focus key as Victoria – NSW border to close (with video)
FREIGHT and transport bodies have called on governments to remember freight as authorities prepare to close border crossings between New South Wales and Victoria. This follows a...
Truckies and delivery drivers losing work and income
A SURVEY released by the Transport Workers Union, of almost 3500 drivers, shows many truck drivers and delivery drivers are doing it tough. More than 40% have lost a fifth of...
Coalition for energy transition in transport and logistics
SEVERAL major players in the transport and logistics sector have created a coalition to push the development of energy and technology to address challenges posed by sustainable...
Svitzer and Smit Lamnalco extend services agreement
AN AGREEMENT that sees Svitzer provide services on behalf of fellow tug company Smit-Lamnalco at four ports has been extended for four years. In August 2015 the companies settled...
Wanted: Arrest warrants for Fremantle Ports’ worker and spouse
AN ARREST warrant has been issued for Fremantle Ports’ employee Giacomo (Jack) Merolla and his wife Daniela Merolla regarding alleged corruption. Police believe the two...
Operation whale watch underway
PORT Authority of New South Wales is to help lead the annual operation to keep curious whales safe when they enter busy Sydney Harbour. Up to 40,000 humpback whales are estimated...
Apology to King Islanders as John Duigan out of action for three weeks
TASPORTS has apologised to the King Island community following news the Bass Island Lines ship John Duigan (MO 9717606) will require three weeks of repairs in Sydney. According to...
VIDEO: Drama on the high seas off Gladstone
THE master of a Taiwanese coal carrier has declined to press charges, despite claims two crew members had damaged property and physically assaulted others on board. Footage has...
Infrastructure Priority List calls for submissions
INFRASTRUCTURE Australia is calling for submissions for its 2021 Infrastructure Priority List publication. The Priority List is a ‘live’ document, which is regularly updated on...
'Single voice' entity for customs brokers and forwarders takes effect
A NEW entity to be known as the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) – the merger of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of...
