OPINION: Australia's the last bastion in the global shipping land grab
IN A world where global shipping lines have steadily crept from sea to shore — owning and operating the very container terminals they once merely serviced — Australia remains one...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 23 May 2025
THIS morning, I was jolted awake by my alarm - only to realise it wasn’t real. I had dreamt it. Imagine my joy when I discovered I still had another glorious half hour to sleep...
OPINION: From inclusion to involvement; where could diversity really take us?
HOW IS DEI really going? The maritime industry has taken great strides in recognising the value of diversity. We’re seeing more diverse crews, more women in leadership, and a...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 16 May 2025
MOST people’s week started with the Trump–China trade war climbdown. Mine started with my eldest daughter finding a random tooth on her bedroom floor. For context, she’s well past...
OPINION: Building a maritime workforce that reflects Australia's future
I ENJOY a good morning tea as much as the next person. But when it comes to celebrating days like International Women’s Day or International Day for Women in Maritime (IDWIM),...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 9 May 2025
CAN you feel it coming in the air tonight? 🎵 Yep, it's Phil Collins .. but it's also global uncertainty. The Red Sea ceasefire talks have spooked the market, triggering fears of...
OPINION: Why true readiness goes beyond compliance
I LEARNED one of my most important lessons about operational safety not at sea, but behind the wheel of a car. Shortly after getting my driver’s license, I signed up for some...
The Bradfield Bulletin - First edition
SHAKE it up, baby now 🎵 What a week it’s been! Starting a new job is no small feat (I've only done it once!), but I’m happy to report that I am enjoying myself AND the headache...
OPINION: USA de minimis provisions no longer in effect
DE MINIMIS is a Latin term, which literally translates to "of the smallest". In the context of international trade, it refers to a provision allowing shipments below a specified...
OPINION: Proposed US port fees expected to cause chaos
RECENT announcements by the Trump administration have struck fear into the shipping and global supply chain world. Most have been about tariffs, which at the time of writing this...
OPINION: Due diligence for customs brokers
CUSTOMS brokers’ licenses might be at risk where the ABF considers that the broker has intentionally or recklessly facilitated fraud or failed to undertake proper due diligence....
OPINION: Charting Australia’s course
AS GLOBAL maritime leaders debate carbon levies in London, Australia’s domestic fleet risks slipping through the net - but some are already forging ahead. In London, the...
OPINION: Dos and don’ts of China-US shipments
I have spent my morning warning people not to misdeclare the origin for Chinese shipments heading to the United States. Here are some hints so you don’t end weeping into your...
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: Digital age
ACCORDING to International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez, digitalisation is critical for greater efficiency in shipping. Digitalisation is the...
OPINION: Heart of Data-ness
THE GLOBAL supply chain has, in the past several years, been severely disrupted by numerous challenges, ranging from weather events, environmental disasters, social unrest and...
