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A NEW taskforce is being set up, to review international trade regulations and modernise outdated ICT systems, as part of the Australian government’s bid to cut red tape for...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...
Agricultural production to hit new record
AUSTRALIAN farmgate production is on track for a record-breaking $66.3bn year according to the Australian government. ABARES acting executive director Dr Jared Greenville said the...
Australia and the UK outline essentials of new FTA
THE PRIME Ministers of Australia and the United Kingdom have reached agreement on the broad outline of an Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement. Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson have...
Wharfies placed in quarantine over COVID breach
WORKERS at the Linx terminal at East Arm Wharf who boarded the Tacoma Trader to unload containers were put into 14-day mandatory quarantine at the Howard Springs facility on 11...
Downward trend for piracy incidents in Asia
ACCORDING TO ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, in May 2021 four incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia. No piracy incident was reported. Of the four...
Future planning of Fremantle underway with Westport
The West Australian government is steaming ahead with the Westport project, announcing a new Future of Fremantle Planning Committee to examine opportunities for the port precinct...
Stink bug season ends without a biosecurity breach
THE 2020-21 brown marmorated stink bug season is wrapping up and Australia’s measures have again remained strong against this serious pest. Certain goods shipped between 1...
Shipping and logistics industry calls for vaccine access
THE Australian Logistics Council, the Freight & Trade Alliance and the Australian Peak Shippers Association, have called on state and federal governments to recognise the...
Record winter crops could lead to record exports
FORECAST winter crop production will see high demand for export freight services although there will be differences across growing regions, according to data from the Australian...
Survey highlights impediments to Australia's trade
UNNECESSARILY complex regulation, erratic enforcement mechanisms and shipping costs were identified as impediments to Australia’s international trade regime in a recent survey....
ABF targeting potentially asbestos-containing imports
THE Australian Border Force (ABF) is undertaking a targeted period of action against imported building products at risk of containing asbestos. Asbestos is a prohibited import and...
