PORT & CONTAINER EQUIPMENT: Driving port productivity
A look at what is happening at our ports, both with cyber technology and hard machinery. CHANGE is a constant in the world of port technology, as maritime analyst Peter van Duyn...
OPINION: From chaos to continuity - 20 years of ICS
READERS of this article in our industry 20 years ago will have their own story about the introduction of the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). These are my indulgent reflections. On...
OCEAN OUTLOOK: What's in the wind?
BACKto the future seems to be the order of the day as a number of maritime architects and boatbuilders are inspired by the past to come up with designs of wind-powered cargo ships...
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: Sensing the future
ON THE back of the continued push for global logistics and end-to-end supply chain management, there is a growing acceptance of the optimisation and yield on offer to the shipping...
THE GRILL: Bas Bolyn
Bas Bolyn is Svitzer’s new Global Head of Communications, a massive endorsement of his role since 2022 as Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs for Svitzer Australia. Dale...
TRADE LAW: Improving the Australian container port experience
THE RECENT release of the “Container Port Performance index 2020 to 2024” by the World Bank Group (CPPI) prepared by S&P Global has triggered significant attention. According to...
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA: The land of plenty of time and wait a while
With the focus of global economic power shifting increasingly to the Asia-Pacific, opportunities for northern Australia have seldom been greater AUTHOR Jeannie Gunn captured...
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...
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Connector state
South Australia is punching above its weight to position itself as a key logistics hub, with significant investment in port infrastructure in the past year and more planned,...
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CUSTOMS BROKING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING: Keeping the freight moving
The role of the customs broker has seldom been more important, with tariffs and rapid technological change creating both challenges and opportunities. THE WORLD of customs brokers...
OPINION: Time to digitise Australia’s Customs Broker Licensing Framework
FOR A sector at the frontline of Australia’s digital border, the licensing process for customs brokers remains surprisingly analogue. As a licensed customs broker myself — albeit...
SUPPLY CHAINS: Integrating resilience and sustainability in maritime
THE MARITIME industry is vital to the global economy, serving as the backbone for international trade, tourism, energy production and food supply, carrying more than 80% of global...
OPINION: Bridging the gap
IN AN era of increasing global demand, digital transformation and customer expectations, the air cargo industry is being pushed to evolve at a pace it has historically struggled...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Powering the ports
The West Australian government has made huge investments in port and other transport infrastructure – and is looking to do more. The government responds to a series of questions...
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The year - port by port
The WA state government has big infrastructure plans to maintain its reputation as Australia’s economic leader Kimberley Ports Authority Over the past year, Kimberley Ports...
