'Yarn in the yard' to support the health of drivers
ASSISTANT Minister for road safety and freight transport, Scott Buchholz attended Frasers Livestock Transport’s third annual "Yarn in the Yard" at its Warwick depot – an...
Fear of parcel theft influences method of delivery
THERE’S a wave of piracy hitting Australian homes that has got the population worried. According to parcel collection network Hubbed, some 58% of Australians worry about their...
Government thanks the freight and logistics sector
AS the year draws to a close Assistant Minister for road safety and freight transport Scott Buchholz, on behalf of the government, has thanked workers in the domestic freight...
Australia announces WTO action over barley tariffs
ANTI-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by China on Australian barley are set to be challenged in the World Trade Organization. Trade minister Simon Birmingham said the...
And the finalists are...
Proudly sponsored by NSW Ports, the 2020 DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards are to be announced on the DCN Awards website at 11.30am Thursday 18 February, 2021....
Major land acquisition at Port Spencer
PENINSULA Ports has acquired an additional 283 hectares of land adjoining its current site at Port Spencer in South Australia. Peninsula Ports is now in discussion with parties...
New trucks join Monson fleet
IVECO trucks are a common site at Monson Logistics’ three Tasmanian depots and among the newest vehicles are five new X-Way models and a further three Stralis AS-Ls. Opening in...
Further government support for aviation
DEPUTY Prime Minister Michael McCormack has announced the Domestic Aviation Network Support program, originally due to end on 31 January 2021, will be extended for a further eight...
Port Kembla gears up for grand export grain season
AFTER a bumper NSW crop harvest, Port Kembla is buzzing with activity as it prepares for the first export shipment of wheat to leave the port in more than two years. The departure...
Opportunities for exporters from climate action
FARMERS are well placed to benefit from global market changes as countries and businesses act on and adapt to climate change, the ABARES Insights paper shows. Analysis of global...
ACBC announces appointment of CEO
RUSSELL Thomas has been named as the new CEO of the Australia China Business Council. He comes with a strong background in leading member-based organisations having been the CEO...
Live export inspector-general reappointed
THE Australian government has welcomed the re-appointment of Ross Carter as inspector-general of live animal exports for a four-year term from 11 December. The primary role of the...
China suspends more Australian beef imports
CHINA has suspended the importation of beef from Queensland meat supplier Meramist Pty Ltd, the sixth Australian supplier to face such a move. The Asian giant has already banned...
Aussie logistics tech company secures $30M in equity
AUSTRALIAN e-commerce and logistics technology company Shippit has raised an A$30m (US$22m) Series B equity round led by US-based technology investment firm Tiger Global alongside...
Farmgate value likely to hit $65bn, but watch on trade
THE Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has released its December quarter 2020 Agricultural Commodities report. It expects Australian farmgate production of...
