Full ships see carriers push up freight rates
HIGH slot utilisation on virtually all inbound Australian container trades has encouraged carriers to apply a raft of freight rate increases. Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd is the latest...
LETTER TO THE DCN: Waterfront in a vicious circle
I WRITE in relation to the ongoing debate regarding the variously labelled waterfront charges levied on road transport operators and hence on the whole supply chain. There was a...
BMSB season commences with bugs in the system
THE Freight & Trade Alliance has provided advice on an issue being experienced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as the brown marmorated stink bug season...
Two in three Aussies will spend more online than in-store
PARCEL pick-up and drop-off network Hubbed has commissioned research on online shopping habits. It has found that pandemic-related closures and social distancing may be having a...
Ground broken at Glebe Island multi-user facility
THE first sod has been turned at the new multi-user facility being developed by the Port Authority of New South Wales at Glebe Island. “This first sod turning marks an important...
IFCBAA ramps up fees fight
ANALYSIS by the International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia has found unregulated access charges levied by stevedores and empty container parks are adding...
Locals await fate after global Maersk shake-up
MAERSK is embarking on a massive global re-organisation that will see two historic group brands disappear, greater consolidation of back-office services and, according to overseas...
Brisbane's container throughput down in July
CONTAINER throughput through the Port of Brisbane dipped slightly last month, according to the latest trade statistics published by the port. July saw a total of 110,443 TEU move...
DHL Express’ unveils new Sydney service centre
LOCATED within the Goodman Airgate Business Park in Mascot, DHL Express Australia’s new service centre is well positioned for access to Sydney Airport and key arterial...
Urgent actions to address invasive pest
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will commence the first phase of its plan to combat the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on 3 September. The Freight &...
Ports of Auckland to implement Containerchain solution
PORTS of Auckland, has signed a 10-year contract to implement the Containerchain Terminal Solution, consisting of its notifications vehicle booking system and eGate/Driver...
Container trade at Fremantle continues upward trend
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Fremantle was at its highest since October 2019, according to the latest trade statistics available from Fremantle Ports. Total throughput for...
Global groups collaborate on better container safety
FIVE industry groups and associations are co-operating on a range of activities to further the adoption and implementation of crucial safety practices throughout the global supply...
COVID crew keep MSQ busy
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on commercial shipping remains the object of daily management by Maritime Safety Queensland. In its weekly update, issued on Friday, MSQ...
McCormack backs shippers on access fees, but …
DEPUTY prime minister Michael McCormack has expressed support for shippers’ efforts to challenge stevedores’ access fees but re-iterated review and regulation is a state, not...
