Boluda completes local Smit Lamnalco buy
SPAIN’s Boluda Corporación Marítima is officially the new owner of Smit Lamnalco’s Australian and Papua New Guinea towage and associated business. As exclusively foreshadowed by...
Australia mandates air cargo ULD restraint training
AUSTRALIA has become the first country to mandate load and restraint training for freight forwarders who build their own unit load device (ULD). This follows a mail vote by...
China-Australia rates soften further
SPOT rates on the main Australian trade lane by volume have slid further over the past fortnight, although nowhere nearly as precipitously as on major east-west routes. Analysts...
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Red meat and dairy exporters set to benefit from UAE FTA
AUSTRALIA has its first free trade deal with a Middle Eastern nation with the Australia–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A-UAECEPA) having begun on 1 October 2025...
AMSA survey seeks to shed light on seafarer welfare
SHEDDING light on seafarer welfare is the aim of a survey organised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The survey is entitled Have Your Say on International...
Illegal tyre exports prompt warning
EXPORTERS who send illegal waste overseas have been warned they face up to five years jail if caught by authorities. This follows an incident where federal agents reported...
BIOSECURITY: Keeping those bugs at bay
Whether it is cases of foot and mouth disease in livestock or brown marmorated stink bug, biosecurity measures are crucial in preserving Australia’s lucrative livestock sector...
Burns incident prompts safety warning
AN INCIDENT on an oil tanker where three engineering team members suffered burns highlights the importance of adhering to safety and management change procedures, the Australian...
Qantas freight expands commodities on WebCargo
QANTAS Freight says it is expanding the types of commodities freight forwarders can book online. International freight forwarders can now access Qantas Freight cargo space on...
Australia celebrates World Maritime Day
AUSTRALIAN efforts to enhance navigational safety and reduce air emissions through optimised route planning make this year’s World Maritime Day relevant, Kaylene Dale says. This...
Australian logistics industry figures present in Japan
SENIOR industry figures Andrew Adam and Peter van Duyn recently travelled to Tokyo, Japan, to present at the 7th International Cargo Handling Seminar. Mr Adam was previously the...
Dan-Bunkering pumps up local team
GLOBAL service provider Dan-Bunkering has expanded its local team with the appointment of what it describes as two experienced professionals. Image: Dan-Bunkering With the...
GrainCorp walkout signals national flashpoint in grain exports
AUSTRALIA’S grain export infrastructure is facing mounting industrial unrest, with union-led stoppages at GrainCorp’s Port of Newcastle and CBH’s Kwinana Grain Terminal revealing...
Ocean protection message for World Maritime Day 2025
‘OUR ocean, our obligation, our opportunity’ is the theme of World Maritime Day 2025 (25 September), as the seas face mounting pressures from human activity. Landmarks such as the...
Quay the new key to Yangtze
LEEWARD Group subsidiary Quay Shipping has been appointed the agent in Australia and New Zealand for Shanghai MingWah Shipping/Yangtze Navigation. Effective from next month’s...
