Truckie mental and physical health in TV focus
A NEW video series by Whiteline Television aimed at truck drivers covers topics such as mental health, nutrition and exercise. Road safety and freight transport assistant minister...
DP World launches worldwide digital platforms
DP WORLD has launched online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight...
Government stimulus measures: what you need to know
Here is a summary of the government’s latest stimulus measures related to individuals and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. $66.1bn Stimulus Package The federal...
Website outage was a cyberattack, MSC confirms
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has confirmed a website outage over the Easter break was a malware or cyberattack. The company has issued a statement seeking to answer key...
Kuehne + Nagel’s announces expanded online platform
EUROPEAN logistics company Kuehne + Nagel has launched an “enhanced” version of its SeaExplorer online platform, seeking to provide greater transparency in sea freight. The new...
Hyster celebrates 60 years in Asia-Pacific
A BRAND known globally for powerful, tough and reliable lift trucks, Hyster-Yale Group, is celebrating 60 years of growth since Hyster’s establishment in Australia and ongoing...
VTS solution to improve safety at fogbound Peruvian port
THE port of Callao on Peru’s main harbour will install a vessel traffic service solution from technology group Wärtsilä. Dense fog and haze are a consistent challenge for Callao’s...
OPINION: Online ordering has changed retail for good
ONLINE ordering is transforming customer habits and retail processes. Companies that try to “set and forget” their fulfilment processes are effectively going backwards as their...
More reachstackers being supplied in Europe
KALMAR will supply a Belgian operator Delca Logistics BV with a Super Gloria reachstacker with a lifting capacity of 45 tonnes. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2020 Q1 order...
CBFCA releases Blockchain white paper
INDUSTRY body the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia has released a white paper into the role of Blockchain technology in the international supply chain. The...
DNV GL launches venture fund
DNV GL Ventures will build a portfolio of between 15-20 startups in the next four years – addressing the challenges of energy transition and the fourth industrial revoluition -...
New snapshot of QLD primary industries goes online
QUEENSLAND’S minister for agricultural industry development Mark Furner said the AgTrends Spatial mapping platform provides an “important economic snapshot of Queensland’s primary...
BluJay Solutions acquires Expedient Software
INTERNATIONAL supply chain and data solutions specialist, BluJay Solutions, has announced it has acquired Expedient Software. Expedient provides customs and forwarding software...
Study on LNG for capesize bulker on Aus-China route
THE latest independent study from SEA-LNG confirms that liquefied natural gas delivers a strong return on investment for Capesize bulkers on the Australlia to China trade route,...
Mizzen announces Maersk Spot arrangement
MIZZEN Group managing director Jon Charles says the integration of Maersk Spot into the Mizzen platform will be a boon for customers. The integration, announced this week, allows...
