LNG-powered bulkers to support 10-year U-Ming deal
U-MING Marine Transport Corporation, Taiwan’s largest publicly listed bulk carrier company, has been awarded a 10-year LNG dual fuel dry bulk charter contract by mining company...
DHL announces digital changes
LOGISTICS and delivery specialist DHL Express has announced changes to its digital format. The company has decided to move all online content from DHL.com/Express to MyDHL+, a...
GEODIS appoints new customs brokerage director in the Asia-Pacific
A GRADUATE of Central Queensland University has been appointed as regional customs brokerage director of transport and forwarding specialist GEODIS. Dr Kian Chuan Chang did his...
Excellence recognised at the Australian Biosecurity Awards
PEOPLE and organisations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to strengthening Australia’s biosecurity system have been recognised in the 2020 Australian Biosecurity...
China props up the bulk trades as industry hopes for the best
BULK terminal operators and shippers were told at a recent virtual conference that China is currently stockpiling every kind of commodity at a “mind-blowing” rate, propping up an...
CSIRO report examines Australia’s biosecurity future
FREIGHT & Trade Alliance was one of numerous groups that collaborated with the CSIRO in the production of Australia’s Biosecurity Future: Unlocking the next decade of resilience...
Union raises questions over overseas workers
THE Maritime Union of Australia has issued a statement claiming the Federal government has granted foreign workers COVID exemptions to take coastal shipping jobs. The MUA said 58...
Melwyn Noronha new chief of Shipping Australia
AUSTRALIA’S peak shipping association has announced that deputy CEO Melwyn Noronha will step up to the role of CEO, effective 1 January 2021. He takes over the position from Rod...
Will COVID second wave flatten air cargo recovery?
THE global air cargo market maintained its slow, six-month road to recovery in October but the industry will be waiting cautiously to see if a sudden fall in demand in the last...
Weighing solution improves container handling safety
PATRICK Terminals has adopted an innovative weighing solution to drive better safety outcomes in the handling of containers. Mis-declared containers create potential safety risks...
US election: too close to call
THE question of who will be the next President of the United States is yet to be decided, with votes still be counted in a number of key states including Georgia, North Carolina,...
Museum showcases Sydney’s working harbour and marine science
TWO new public spaces at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney were opened on 4 November by Minister for communications, cyber safety and the arts, Paul Fletcher. The spaces will...
Port of Brisbane gets a green boost
PORT of Brisbane (PBPL) has received a 5-star GRESB rating – a globally recognised assessment that evaluates environmental, social and governance performance and sustainability...
Rock lobster a focus of Australia – China trade debate
EXPORTS of Australian rock lobster to China have become the latest focus of trade tensions with China. Seafood Trade Advisory Group issued a statement on Monday that there were...
Farmer-led traceability platform to eliminate food fraud
FOOD fraud is having a devastating impact on Australian farmers, costing up to $2bn each year, says technology provider Aglive. An independent report conducted by Meat & Livestock...
