MUA to hold “day of action” against QUBE
THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA) has announced Australian wharfies will strike across ten ports in an “International Day of Action” against Qube Ports. The Union revealed the...
Grain volume down but CBH reports $73.8m surplus
WESTERN Australian grain distribution business, CBH reports in its annual report released on 11 December, a reduced $51 million surplus year-on-year. The co-operative reported an...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index decreased each day this week to 1051 on Friday 13 December. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 13 December 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange Capesize...
World Container Index stabilises
DREWRY’S World Container Index remained stable at US$3529 per 40-foot container this week, following its increase to US$3533 last Friday. The latest figure is 66% below the...
Architect appointed for restoration of Albany pilot cottages
HERITAGE architect H+H Architects have been appointed to design the $8.3 million Albany historic pilot cottages precinct. They were awarded the $0.74 million contract after a...
Strait Link back to full strength
STRAIT LINK’s nightly Melbourne-Burnie service will return to full capacity when ro-ro Victorian Reliance II rejoins sister Tasmanian Achiever II in operation early next week....
South Aust to get new Asia direct calls
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company will begin making direct Port Adelaide calls with its recently-launched Koala service, restoring South Australia’s import links with Asia. Schedules...
WiseTech to acquire BSM Global
WISETECH Global has today (12 December) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire BSM Global, a provider of trade management systems and solutions. Supply chain...
Aussie-designed electric harbour craft destined for Singapore
AUSTRALIA’S Incat Crowther has been commissioned to design a cargo transfer vessel that will transport stores, food and maintenance items to ships anchored in the Singapore...
Auriga acquires Darwin tug service
MARITIME and aviation service company Auriga Group has yesterday (11 December) announced the acquisition of Darwin Tug and Line Service (DTLS). Auriga confirmed it entered into a...
IATA launches new air cargo device assessment
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Air Cargo Device Assessment (ACDA) program in order to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers, and...
SA-China flight relaunch lifts export capacity
ONE of China’s largest airlines has relaunched a service between Guangzhou and Adelaide, opening up to 45 tonnes of cargo capacity each week for exports to China. China Southern...
New Bass Strait wind zone added
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has declared a new offshore wind zone in Bass Strait, this time in waters off northern Tasmania. Climate change and energy minister Chris Bowen said...
FTA and SCT host intermodal site tour
FREIGHT & Trade Alliance and the Australian Peak Shippers Association partnered with SCT Logistics today (11 December) to host a breakfast and site tour with insights into SCT’s...
Qantas Freight is comin’ to town
With Christmas day now two weeks away, Qantas Freight has unveiled a specially decorated ‘Santa’s Freight’ aircraft as it prepares to deliver more than 50,000 tonnes of...
