Express rail container service from China to UK re-commences
ONE company not deterred by the threat of Covid-19 coronavirus is the United Kingdom’s Davies Turner, that has been operating an express rail service for containers from Wuhan to...
Biosecurity dogs continue ‘pawsome’ record
BIOSECURITY detector dogs continued their outstanding work last year, screening incoming passengers and goods for biosecurity risk items at airports, mail centres and sea ports....
Virus triggers cash flow pain for transport sector
THE coronavirus crisis and a resulting lull in container trade is having a worrying cash-flow impact on transport operators, Container Transport Alliance Australia director Neil...
Charges laid after MDMA seized from shipping container
MORE than one tonne of MDMA (ecstasy) has been seized and five people charged in relation to its importation and intended distribution. Three men were arrested in Sydney on...
NatRoad rejects proposed heavy vehicle charges increase
INDUSTRY body NatRoad has confirmed its opposition to an increase in in both heavy vehicle registration and Road User Charges by 2.5% in 2020-21 and a further 2.5% in 2021-22. The...
Burgeoning freight task demands a rail response, says Vic minister
MINISTER for freight Melissa Horne says rail will be crucial in the future of container movements in and around the Port of Melbourne. Addressing the Victorian Transport...
Port of Tauranga reports “stable profitability”
PORT of Tauranga has announced what it says is “stable profitability” for the first six months of the 2020 financial year, despite total cargo volumes dropping 4.2% to just under...
Mizzen announces Maersk Spot arrangement
MIZZEN Group managing director Jon Charles says the integration of Maersk Spot into the Mizzen platform will be a boon for customers. The integration, announced this week, allows...
Infrastructure Australia highlights need for deepwater container ports, says Newcastle CEO
INFRASTRUCTURE Australia’s announcement this week prioritising the development of suitable east coast deepwater container ports should come as “music to the ears” of...
Plans announced for kiwi inland port
TAINUI Group Holdings and Port of Tauranga have announced they plan to develop a 50:50 joint venture to make the Ruakura Inland Port at Hamilton a reality within two years. The...
Freight and rail focus a feature of Infrastructure Priority List
INDUSTRY groups says a focus on freight and rail is a positive element of the latest Infrastructure Australia priority list. The list was released this week and serves as an...
Qube reports first half growth “despite headwinds”
QUBE Logistics has reported underlying revenue up 12.9% to $970.1m and underlying NPATA up 5.1% to $76.3 million for the first half of the 2020 financial year. However the picture...
KPI Bridge Oil agrees merger with OceanConnect Marine
SUBJECT to the receipt of regulatory approval, KPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect Marine will merge to form a new brand and entity, KPI OceanConnect. The merger will create one of...
Virus causing surge in insurance cargo claims, expert says
HEAD of marine and trade at international law firm DWF, Jonathan Moss, says there will be an increase in cargo-related insurance claims as the coronavirus impacts the...
Toll hit with industrial action
TOLL Australia has been hit with industrial action, with the Maritime Union confirming a 24-hour stoppage starting noon on Friday February 21. This stoppage is being followed by...
