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...
New CEO for shipping company Lomar
THE Libra Group has confirmed the promotion of Nicholas Georgiou to chief executive officer of its Lomar ship owning and management business. Mr Georgiou, 47, has been the...
Consultation sought on export control rules for animals and game
A NEW legislative framework for agricultural exports starting from 28 March 2021 will consist of the Export Control Act 2020 and a suite of legislative instruments, the Export...
TT Club focuses on temperature-controlled cargo losses
ANALYSIS of specialist insurer TT Club’s claims records for transport operators over the past three years shows temperature-controlled incidents ranking in third place. Almost 30%...
LINX connects grain suppliers to Australia’s busiest port
LINX Cargo Care Group has created a new avenue for Australia’s grain farmers in the Central West with the recent expansion of services from its Intermodal Terminal, part of the...
Charter Hall TradeCoast Industrial Park completed
A NEW facility for big name businesses Amazon and Australia Post has been completed at the Brisbane suburb of Pinkenba by Charter Hall Prime Industrial Fund. The new facility...
