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...
Care-Factor 2026: Organiser Q&A
On 31 July 2026, Care-Factor will host an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating generosity, the spirit of the freight forwarding and logistics industry, and the power of...
Lunch marks Mission birthday and funds for seafarer welfare
GOVERNOR of New South Wales Margaret Beazley delivered a keynote address at the Mission to Seafarers Sydney Welfare luncheon on Friday (19 June), reflecting upon challenges...
Blind spots and disruptions discussed at AMPI conference
BLIND spots, fatigue and managing disruptions were some of the key topics discussed on the second morning of the Australasian Marine Pilotage Institute (AMPI) conference in...
AMPI conference starts with sessions on human capital, avoiding hazards
LESSONS from pilotage accidents and avoiding hazards were features of the first morning of the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute conference in Darwin. The AMPI Regional Ports &...
Marine pilots conference underway in Darwin
THE AMPI Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference got underway with a Sunday evening welcome event at Frangipani Plaza, Darwin Convention Centre. Guests and delegates networked over...
ALC celebrates industry excellence
TECHNOLOGICAL adaptation in logistics was apparent last night when the winners were announced last night of the 2026 ALC Supply Chain & Logistics Business Awards. Among those to...
Paddy signs off with a call to revitalise Australian seafaring
OUTGOING national secretary of the Maritime Union, Paddy Crumlin, has used a lunch gathering to call for greater focus on restoring seafaring as a viable career path for young...
ICHCA guests hear about air freight and Adelaide box port
ICHCA South Australia recently held a successful industry event at the Lakes Resort Hotel in Adelaide, which was attended by more than 45 guests from the freight and logistics...
