Has peak season peaked?
CHINA-Australia spot rates have fallen back again this week, according to the latest Shanghai Containerised Freight Index, despite forthcoming Golden Week voyage blankings. Levels...
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PhD scholarship offered to study truck driver health
CONCERN for the long-term health and safety of Australia’s truck drivers is prompting new research exploring new and emerging health risks facing professional drivers. Monash...
Shipping to gain from $1.1b fuel spend?
THE FEDERAL government announced today (17 September 2025) it is investing $1.1 billion to help unlock “the vast economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels” for...
Inland Rail benefits hailed
INLAND Rail chief operating officer Ed Walker has spruiked the project’s benefits for regional communities, pointing to the creation of thousands of jobs during construction....
Patrick opens applications for cadet women
PATRICK Terminals’ WILpower Cadet Program, designed to encourage and support women into the stevedoring and logistics industry, is seeking applicants for its 2026 intake. WILpower...
Tenders out for next phase of FPSO removal
THE DEPARTMENT of Industry, Science and Resources has released a request for tender for a lead contractor to deliver phase 2 of the decommissioning of the abandoned Timor Sea FPSO...
Australian ports and protecting mangrove reserves
AUSTRALIAN ports must adopt smarter policies and invest in mangrove conservation, not only to protect the environment, but also to safeguard Australia’s future economy. That was...
Chemical tankers in trouble on both sides of the Tasman
SMALL tankers have been in trouble on both sides of The Ditch over the weekend. The Dorval SC-operated Golden Mind, a 12,488 DWT, Panama-flagged chemical/products tanker regularly...
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SCLAA announces a rebrand
INDUSTRY body the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) has announced it is changing its name. Henceforth, this august body is to be known as the Australasian...
Postal services to the US set to resume
AUSTRALIA Post is set to resume services to the United States following a kerfuffle two weeks ago over Trumpian plans to crack down on small scale ‘de minimis’ packages....
Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Australian logistics win
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen has secured a local logistics contract with a large (unnamed) automotive manufacturer expected to generate revenues in excess of USD100 million. Under the...
Australian Freight Industry Awards announced
WINNERS have been announced for the 35th Australian Freight Industry Awards at a gala event held at Crown Palladium Melbourne, recognising the achievement across the freight,...
Minister Catherine King talks rail over breakfast
INFRASTRUCTURE and transport minister Catherine King says a modern rail freight network is vital for Australia to be connected and productive. Ms King spoke at a parliamentary...
Tariffs boost 'hamburger route' trade, conference hears
AUSTRALIAN exporters have been among the beneficiaries of Trumpian tariffs, a prominent maritime economist says. Executive advisor for GHD Maritime Economics, Guy Reynolds,...
MSC's fledgling Eagle to fly revised rotation
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping company has issued an updated rotation for its standalone Eagle service from Australia and New Zealand to East Coast USA, due to commence in February 2026....
