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The DCN Weekly: Episode 18

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THE BIG story for this week was CMA CGM Estelle's visit to the Patrick terminal at Port Botany. It has become the ship with the biggest container capacity to visit the port....
The DCN Weekly: Episode 18

Four arrested over drug precursor air freight import

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FOUR people have been arrested following the seizure of 50 kilograms of pseudoephedrine imported into Melbourne via airfreight. The Victoria Police and the Australian Border Force...
Four arrested over drug precursor air freight import

The DCN Weekly: Episode 17

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IN THE news recently, rail freight operator Aurizon invested $5 million in the development of a multi-modal rail terminal at Port of Townsville as part of the company's port...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 17

TIME IS RUNNING OUT – get your award nominations in NOW

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NOMINATE now for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – TIME IS RUNNING OUT. Nominations will close in less than two weeks on 5 October, so don’t delay in...
TIME IS RUNNING OUT – get your award nominations in NOW

Toll welcomes new Global Forwarding president

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Toll Group has appointed Matthew Warrington president of the group’s Global Forwarding division. Mr Warrington joined Toll 18 months ago to lead the company’s strategy function....
Toll welcomes new Global Forwarding president

The time is now – nominate for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

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NOMINATE now for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – the deadline is coming up soon. Nominations will close in just two weeks on 5 October, so don’t delay in...
The time is now – nominate for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

Ofload acquires CIA Logistics

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AUSTRALIAN digital freight forwarding and transport management company Ofload has acquired Melbourne-based freight specialist CIA Logistics. The acquisition was Ofload’s first,...
Ofload acquires CIA Logistics

Get your nominations in for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

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NOMINATE now for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – the deadline is looming. Nominations will close in just three weeks on 5 October, so don’t delay in...
Get your nominations in for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

New inspection service to help alleviate Botany depot congestion

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PRICE & Speed is working alongside the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to speed up rural tailgate inspections as biosecurity threats evolve. The container...
New inspection service to help alleviate Botany depot congestion

Landside congestion at Port of Brisbane sparks concern

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LANDSIDE congestion appears to be building up around Port of Brisbane, according to Shipping Australia and Container Transport Alliance Australia. Shipping Australia warned...
Landside congestion at Port of Brisbane sparks concern

Man arrested for air freight meth shipment

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A MAN has been sentenced to eight years in jail for importing 10 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia via air freight. The drugs were smuggled inside electric motors...
Man arrested for air freight meth shipment

$155 million drug haul intercepted at Port Botany

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FOUR people have been charged over their alleged involvement in a $155 million drug shipment stashed inside a shipping container that arrived at Port Botany earlier this month....
$155 million drug haul intercepted at Port Botany

Government supports empty container park trial in Melbourne

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THE Victorian government has backed an initiative to enhance productivity in the truck arrival interface at empty container parks, and the plan involves participation from...
Government supports empty container park trial in Melbourne

Record $1.6 billion drug bust at Port Botany

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POLICE and border authorities have executed a record-breaking drug bust after a tonne of methylamphetamine was found sealed inside shipping containers arriving at Port Botany. The...
Record $1.6 billion drug bust at Port Botany

Brown Marmorated Stinkbug season is almost here

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BORWN Marmorated Stinkbug season is fast approaching, putting the shipping industry and its stakeholders on high alert. Between 1 September 2022 and 30 April 2023, seasonal...
Brown Marmorated Stinkbug season is almost here