Action stations at women in maritime event
THE MARITIME industry’s challenge of turning diversity and inclusion policy into real operational change took centre stage in Port Kembla, where around 100 delegates gathered for...
'Keep it in the green' Navy supports safer conduct at sea
THE ROYAL Australian Navy says a fleet-wide behavioural program aimed at preventing inappropriate behaviour, and encourgaing psychological safety is already showing real results,...
'Old school' learning highlighted at IFCBAA conference
NEXT generation leaders in freight forwarding and customs broking held centre stage at the IFCBAA 2026 National Conference in Hobart. Adam Kowalski from Victorian customs...
WiseTech chief executive acknowledges industry friction
WISETECH Global chief executive Zubin Appoo has acknowledged there have been tough conversations with industry since the adoption of the CargoWise Value Packs in December last...
ABF to prioritise port speed and security
EFFICIENCY and port security are areas of focus for the Australian Border Force, as the agency committed to a continued partnership with industry. Deputy Commissioner Jarrod...
Deputy premier kicks off IFCBAA national conference in Hobart
DEPUTY premier and trade minister Guy Barnett has used his opening address to the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia conference in Hobart to...
Commander of Australian Fleet warns of maritime vulnerability
THE OPENING session at the MIAL’s Blueprint for a Maritime Nation in Perth on Tuesday 12 May, focused on the vulnerability of Australia’s maritime industry. Director general from...
Maritime sector to golf for a cause
THE Shipping & Logistics Charity Golf Day is returning on 23 October in partnership with the Kids Cancer Project to Support Childhood Cancer Research. This year’s venue is the...
SAL Victoria lines up birdies
ENTRIES close this Thursday for the Shipping Australia Victoria 10th Annual Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge, to be held at the Latrobe Golf Club the following Thursday, 14...
MtS Melbourne lunching in the Paddy Field
THE MISSION to Seafarers in Melbourne is holding its inaugural Seafarer Session on 28 May, the first in what will be a series of periodic lunches, featuring guest speakers and...
Freight costs and port charges take centre stage in Hobart
THE TASMANIAN Freight & Logistics Forum, held last week in Hobart, brought together delegates from across the state’s supply chain, with cost pressures a consistent theme across...
Senator Tyrrell calls for changes to “broken” TFES
INDEPENDENT Senator for Tasmania Tammy Tyrrell has described the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) as “broken” and “no longer fit for purpose". Senator Tyrrell, who...
Minister voices fuel concerns at freight forum
SOARING fuel costs and challenges surrounding the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) have been highlighted at a public forum in Hobart. Tasmanian infrastructure and...
Electric trucks gain momentum as freight SMEs seek funding
CONTAINER transport operators have gathered at Yarraville, Melbourne, for a practical workshop on applying for government funding towards fleet decarbonisation. The Victorian...
Bass Strait high on the agenda at Tassie shippers forum
BASS Strait shipping as well as broader export topics will be on the agenda at the upcoming Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum in Hobart. To be held at the University of Tasmania...
