ICHCA long lunch series launched
AFTER several false starts, thanks to COVID restrictions, the logistics industry in Brisbane finally came together last Friday to hold the Inaugural ICHCA Logistics Long Lunch....
COVID-19 claims shipping golf day for 2020 – back in 2021
UNCERTAINTY surrounding large gathering restrictions during COVID-19 has forced the postponement of the 2020 Shipping Industry Golf Challenge. Organisers have deferred the 2020...
Warwick Capper launches Verus first birthday bash
FORMER Sydney Swans’ legend Warwick Capper helped launch first birthday celebrations for freight forwarding business Verus Global at Brighton Baths in Melbourne this week. Other...
OPINION: The future is now with automation
GAMIFICATION, virtual reality, cyber security, case studies on maritime eco-systems and digital twinning, diversity, wind farms and automation. These are some of the topics that...
Cargo Club raises money for Code 9 Foundation
CARGO Club of Australia has directed $2000 to the Code 9 Foundation, a charity organisation set up to support emergency services workers. The money was presented to Code 9’s Julie...
Shipping and logistics business recognised at freight awards
BUSINESSES and individuals from shipping and logistics were well represented among the winners at the 30th Anniversary Australian Freight Industry Awards, held at Crown Palladium...
Svitzer opens new Melbourne offices
SVITZER Australia officially opened its new offices at Kooringa Way, Port Melbourne, with an evening ceremony on Thursday night (29 August). The event was attended by a wide...
CBFCA heads to the races
CUSTOMS brokers flocked to Eagle Farm racetrack, Brisbane, for the CBFCA QLD Tattersalls Racing Club Day on the weekend. The event was reported to be a sellout with customs...
Admiral to headline Alma Doepel fundraiser
VICE Admiral Tim Barrett of the Royal Australian Navy will be guest speaker at this year's fundraising lunch for the restoration of tall ship Alma Doepel. The fifth annual Voyage...
Transport industry gathers for industry briefing
TRANSPORT industry participants gathered in the Westpac Building in Melbourne for a briefing this week about trade. Westpac economist Matthew Hassan provided some insights into...
Challenging outlook for trade
AUSTRALIA faces an extended period of slow economic growth, albeit we should avoid a technical recession, Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan says. Mr Hassan spoke at a...
Forwarders gather for annual event
FORWARDERS and other players in the freight sector gathered for the Australian Federation of International Forwarders Conference. The event was held at the Hyatt Place, Essendon...
Stink bugs, sulphur and illegal goods thrashed out at forum
A FORUM in Sydney has thrashed out some of the key themes critical to the supply chain. Hosting the forum was VISA Global Logistics at its operation in Erskine Park. According to...
VTA State Conference begins near Phillip Island
BUSINESS leaders, politicians and senior public servants have headed to Silverwater Resort near Phillip Island for the Victorian Transport Association State Conference 2019. The...
VTA STATE CONFERENCE 2019: Infrastructure necessary to capitalise on trade deals, says Deputy PM
DEPUTY Prime Minister and infrastructure minister Michael McCormack says an effective regional supply chain is critical in order for Australia to take full advantage of Asian...
