Disruption now a constant, WiseTech’s Zubin Appoo says
GLOBAL supply chains are undergoing a fundamental redesign as the pace of change accelerates, WiseTech chief executive Zubin Appoo says. Speaking at the 2026 Australia & New...
Keep faith in the WTO, DFAT secretary says
THE World Trade Organization remains a vital component of Australian prosperity, a senior public servant has argued. Speaking to the 2026 Australia and New Zealand Shipping and...
Trade changes, surcharges and choke points highlighted at conference
A VARIETY of challenges to global trade have been highlighted on the first morning of the 2026 Australia and New Shipping and Logistics Conference in Sydney. Held at the Sheraton...
ASCLA session connects industry leaders with future talent
MEMBERS of the supply chain and logistics community gathered at The Wharf Hotel in Melbourne last week for an event hosted by The Australasian Supply Chain and Logistics...
PORTS: Clean skies ahead
Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka will discuss the Clean Air Action Plan, trade and technology at the upcoming Ports Australia Conference, to be held in Sydney...
Care-Factor 2026: Industry has a ball
One of the industry's most anticipated nights — the Care Factor Christmas in July Ball, was held this year at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney on Friday 31 July. The Grand Ballroom,...
INSIGHT: Inside the AGIC international delegation program
WHILE corporate presentations dominated much of the Australian Grains Industry Conference (AGIC) 2026, the true operational pulse (pun intended) of international grain trade...
Free trade and food security, focus of South East Asia panel
A PANEL on trade in the South East Asia region has heard that free trade agreements remain relevant, even in an increasingly bipolar global environment. The panel session, part of...
Rail industry strives for harmony … but a long way to go
THE QUEST for a strategic national approach to rail freight was a recurring theme among speakers at Informa’s Rail Freight Conference in Melbourne this week (29-30 July). From...
Trade policy shifts less disruptive than predicted, economist says
TARIFFS announced by the Trump administration early last year together with geopolitical strife have seemingly been less disruptive of global trade than predicted, according to...
Global trade “changing rapidly”, ag minister says
FEDERAL agriculture minister Julie Collins says a streamlined, competitive grain export sector is crucial given big changes occurring in the global trade environment. Speaking at...
Sellout crowd for WA International Trade Ball
WESTERN Australia’s shipping and logistics community gathered on Saturday night (18 July), for the seventh annual WA International Trade Ball. Held at The Westin Perth, organisers...
Perth’s pitch for more cruises
CRUISE line representatives will meet with West Australian port authorities this week to discuss port improvements to support cruise ship visits. The meetings are part of the 2026...
Marine insurers gather for Winter Warmer
THE MELBOURNE Marine Insurance Forum held its annual Winter Warmer at Alto Event Space, bringing together around 100 marine insurance professionals to network, build...
Parliament celebrates role of road transport and logistics
STRONG attendance at the Parliamentary Friends of Road Transport, Warehousing and Logistics event this week reflected growing understanding that freight transport and logistics...
