South East Asia joins China rates uplift
WHILE China-Australia container rates again rose for Week 24 — this time by another 6% — South East Asia freights also lifted by 6%, after literally months in the doldrums....
TRADE LAW: Gazing into the crystal ball
TRADITIONALLY, the Federal Government releases its federal budget for the forthcoming financial year in May each year. It is a “whole of Government” document which includes a...
Bell Bay praised in World Bank box port report
BELL Bay in northern Tasmania has again been deemed Australia’s leading container terminal, in a report from the World Bank that seemingly places much value on export and...
ALRTA appoints Ben Maguire AM as new executive director
THE AUSTRALIAN Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) has appointed Ben Maguire AM as its new executive director, marking a significant leadership transition for the...
Leeward consolidates agencies
QUEENSLAND-headquartered Leeward Group is retiring its Nautical Shipping agency network and transferring key principal Grimaldi Group to Quay Shipping. This follows Singapore’s...
Australia & PNG authorities target cross-border illegal activity
AUTHORITIES from Australia and Papua New Guinea recently completed the latest joint patrol across the Torres Strait and PNG’s Western Province as part of efforts to protect local...
While the iron is hot: Lines strike
CARRIERS appear to be going for broke — though they will tell you they’re just avoiding going broke — in the China-Australia trade where spot rates are at their highest in 2026...
Trade tensions loom after US unveils anti-slavery tariff
PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged differences with the US after the Trump regime announced a plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on goods from several other nations...
OPINION: MSIC price increases an affront
BURIED in the federal government’s 2026/27 budget papers was a decision that will have a significant impact on hard-working truck drivers who must have a federal security...
Don Farrell to talk trade in Paris
A TRADE delegation to France this week is timely given the recent signing of a free trade agreement with the European Union, Senator Don Farrell says. The trade minister is...
ANL Kokoda offers hope for young mariners, industry figures say
INDUSTRY figures say they are excited at the prospect of an Australian-flagged fleet helping bring on the next generation of local mariners. The government announced last week the...
ANL Kokoda to be first in Australia's strategic fleet
THE Australian government has announced it has secured the first vessel in its maritime strategic fleet, the ANL Kokoda (IMO 9516765). The ANL Kokoda, a 175 metre container ship,...
Foreign ministers call for ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific
AUSTRALIA has renewed its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific at the Quad foreign ministers meeting in India. Foreign minister Penny Wong, along with her counterparts from...
Board members appointed to Australian Maritime Safety Authority
FEDERAL infrastructure minister Catherine King has announced the appointment of Carla Boehl and Devinder Grewal to the board of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Dr Boehl...
Exporters celebrate record year for goat exports
DEMAND for Australian goatmeat is rising as consumers seek more diverse protein options, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) says. MLA has just released the Goatmeat Global Snapshot...
