Shipment of machinery refused entry to Australia
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has confirmed that a shipment of machinery that did not meet Australia’s biosecurity standards has been refused entry to...
ABF uncovers attempted import of ice from the US
ORGANISED Crime Squad detectives have charged two people after seizing nearly 10 kilos of the illicit drug ice following an investigation into the alleged importation of...
FIATA and ICHCA strengthen collaboration
THE International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association have renewed their memorandum of understanding to...
Kuehne+Nagel and IAG Cargo complete the first net zero carbon charter chain
KUEHNE+Nagel and IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, completed a chain of 16 charter flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta fully carbon neutral after...
AMSA’s agreement with the US to create greater security
AUSTRALIA will have a greater level of search and rescue and maritime safety capability following a new agreement with the United States Department of Transport to access the...
Industrial action reduces Patrick rail capacity at Sydney by 25%
PATRICK Terminals' rail capacity at its Sydney AutoStrad has been reduced by 25% at Sydney due to increasing and ongoing industrial action. The Maritime Union of Australia’s...
Hapag-Lloyd and ONE join TradeLens platform
HAPAG-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express have now joined the TradeLens platform. The ecosystem, launched in 2019, now includes more than 300 organisations, including 10 ocean...
Jackson Meyer launches new data management platform
CEO of freight forwarding company Verus Global, Jackson Meyer, has launched a new venture offering an Australian owned data analysis and visualisation platform. Known as Fickle,...
The Biosecurity Act now has sharper teeth
LEGISLATION passed Parliament on Wednesday giving courts access to higher penalties that reflect the true seriousness of biosecurity non-compliance. Minister for agriculture David...
Operation Ironside arrests alleged drug boss
AN alleged high-priority organised crime leader is among five people arrested in connection to the importation of more than 160 kilograms of cocaine into Melbourne, as part of...
New taskforce charged with simplifying trade
A NEW taskforce is being set up, to review international trade regulations and modernise outdated ICT systems, as part of the Australian government’s bid to cut red tape for...
WTO action to defend Australia’s wine makers
AUSTRALIA will defend the interests of Australian wine makers by taking action in the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine....
FTA partners with security specialist to protect borders
INTERMODAL terminals and other licensed premised are the target of the Freight & Trade Alliance’s latest move to increase security with the help of Certis Security Australia. The...
Blockchain trade platform Tradelens expands to China
TRADELENS is now operational on the Chinese mainland, with 10 members joining in the country since its launch on 10 May. The new members of the blockchain-based trade platform...
DHL offering sustainable fuel option for FCL shipments
DHL has launched a sustainable marine fuel service for ocean freight for full-container-load shipments. This follows the introduction of a similar carbon-reduction service for...
