Feedback sought on National Road Safety Strategy
THE FEDERAL government says it is seeking public feedback regarding the National Road Safety Strategy as part of a so-called mid-term review. This is an independent review aimed...
Ole Houe announced as new Grain Trade Australia chair
GRAIN Trade Australia (GTA) has announced the appointment of Ole Houe as its new board chair effective this week. Ole Houe is said to bring “a wealth of experience”, having served...
Red tape and high costs blamed as cruising cops a bruising
CRUISE tourism has just delivered Australia a A$7.32 billion economic boon, but on a yearly basis industry says there’s been a worrying decline. That was the essence of the latest...
Scurrah says “bula” to Fiji Airways
FORMER DP World Australia and Pacific National executive Paul Scurrah has a new gig, appointed managing director and chief executive of Fiji Airways effective from 1 November. In...
RO-RO: Green seas ahead for Australia's Ro-Ro sector
With Australia’s population still growing, the roll on/roll off shipping sector is expanding to deliver more cars. For the ro-ro trade, that points to growth, even as operators...
Industry reflects on Crumlin reign
NEWS of the impending retirement of MUA national secretary Paddy Crumlin flags the end of an era in Australian waterfront and shipping history. Mr Crumlin will step down after a...
AMC cadets go to sea with expedition group
CADETS at the Australian Maritime College now have more opportunities for seagoing experience after the college struck a partnership with maritime expedition provider Ponant...
OPINION: Paying more, getting less: Australia’s ports under the microscope
THE 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, paints an interesting picture of global container port efficiency....
OPINION: From chaos to continuity - 20 years of ICS
READERS of this article in our industry 20 years ago will have their own story about the introduction of the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). These are my indulgent reflections. On...
Generational change: Crumlin retiring, Field elected
MARITIME Union of Australia national secretary Paddy Crumlin will step down in February 2026 after more than a quarter of a century of leadership. He will be replaced by assistant...
Australia’s McKay new ICHCA global chair
THE International Cargo Handling Association has elected Scott McKay as chairman of its global board, replacing John Bennett after a total of 18 years of service to the...
Exports star in Australian first half container trade
THE FIRST half of the 2025 calendar year saw Australian container volumes ratchet up by 0.9% compared to the prior year, according to figures from Container Trade Statistics. CTS,...
Governments agree on road ahead
FEDERAL, state and territory transport and infrastructure ministers have reached agreement on a nationally consistent approach to technology deployment and adoption in the road...
Rates reversal or just a bounce?
TO THE surprise of many, China-Australia spot-rate quotes rose this week after several weeks of going astern. The Shanghai-Sydney SCFI for Week 42 rose 6% to USD 2,318/FEU in what...
Having touched base, Nuyina touches bottom
INSPECTIONS are underway after the Australian Antarctic Division’s Serco-operated research/icebreaker Nuyina scraped the sea floor near Heard Island during its current 55-day...
