Port of Townsville set to get a fertiliser export boost
A FERTILISER mine near the North Queensland town of Charters Towers is set to boost bulk exports through the Port of Townsville. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has...
Industry body brings together road planners
WESTERN Road Federation is bringing together a range of experts for a forum in June early next month. The aim is to discuss and deal with key issues affecting trucking and road...
AFIF conference set to begin
HEAVY hitters from government and industry will gather at Essendon Fields, Melbourne this week for the Australian Federation of International Forwarders National Conference. To be...
Albanese closer to leadership after Bowen withdraws
LABOR infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese is set to lead the party in opposition, after Chris Bowen confirmed he would not run. Mr Bowen said while he had strong support in...
Coal is cool says Queensland Premier
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has used a trip to Hay Point Coal Terminal in Queensland to highlight the economic benefits of the resources sector. She also called for...
Galbraith appointed new Royal Wolf executive GM
NEW Royal Wolf Australasia executive general manager Audrey Galbraith is set to make safety a high priority during her time at the helm. Ms Galbraith has just taken on the key...
Zircon shipments get the green light
TESTS done on zircon indicate the sand is not corrosive to metal and can be safely shipped, the Zircon Industry Association says. The conclusion was on the basis of zircon being...
Albanese set to contest Labor leadership
OPPOSITION infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese is set to contest the leadership of the Australian Labor Party following Saturday’s shattering election loss. He is to face...
Mizzen and Kontainers announce partnership
MIZZEN Group has announced a partnership with Kontainers, a business that provides a "self service web application" helping shippers book their own freight movements. The...
Maritime skills should be focus for government: MIAL
MARITIME Industry Australia says ensuring strategic maritime skills should be a priority for the re-elected Coalition government. In a statement congratulation Prime Minister...
ICHCA invites submissions for safety awards
A GLOBAL cargo handling association has launched this year’s innovation in safety awards in conjunction with the TT Club. The International Cargo Handling Co-ordination...
OPINION: Markets in the age of Trump
Equity markets continue to grow in confidence and relish the resumed expansive monetary policies. Central Banks have become dovish, once again, led by the Federal Reserve. The Fed...
Industry ball scheduled for Perth
CUSTOMS brokers and many others from transport and logistics are set to gather in Perth for the International Trade Ball. To be held at Duxton Hotel in Perth, the event has been...
LINX paves the way for supply chain integration
GROUP chief executive of LINX Cargo Care Anthony Jones has talked of how data sharing and upskilling one's workforce were crucial components in an interconnected supply chain. His...
Largest aluminium ship to be built by Incat
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Incat has scored a contract to build the largest aluminium ship on the planet. Incat Tasmania is to build the 130metre ship for Buquebus to operate between...
