Port Cyber Security Forum established
EXPERTS in the field of cyber security have gathered in Melbourne to establish the Port Cyber Security Forum. Port of Melbourne invited port operators to a meeting to establish...
LINX looks to kick goals with AFLW deal
LINX Cargo Care Group has announced it has signed on as an official partner with the Australian Football League Women’s competition for the 2020 season. The season starts on...
Austal Australia launches 118-metre trimaran ferry
AUSTAL Limited announced that Austal Australia has successfully launched Hull 394, the first of two 118 metre high-speed trimaran ferries currently under construction for Fred...
Peru FTA set to take effect
A “NEW chapter” in economic relations between Australia and Peru is set to take effect on February, when the new free trade deal takes effect. According to a statement from the...
ICTSI Argentina inks agreement with Evergreen
OPERATOR of a container terminal located in Argentina, TecPlata, has signed a contract with Evergreen Marine Corp for the start of a new service to Asia and the Far East. With...
Patrick announces landside charge hike
PATRICK Terminals has announced another round of landside charge hikes (previously infrastructure surcharges) and terminal ancillary charges following a review. According to...
Austal Australia launches 118-metre trimaran ferry
AUSTAL Limited announced that Austal Australia has successfully launched Hull 394, the first of two 118 metre high-speed trimaran ferries currently under construction for Fred...
Launch of service to address seafarer isolation
AN Australian-first initiative to provide a WIFI signal and internet access for visiting seafarers on ships visiting Australian ports called “Seafarer Connect” has been launched...
Former senior shipping executive Simon Aynsley joins Spectainer board
SPECTAINERS, a provider of specialised container solutions, has announced Simon Aynsley has joined its board of directors effective 4 February. Spectainer managing director...
Economic recovery group to tackle impacts of Coronavirus
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the formation of an Economic Functional Recovery Group to help combat the impact of coronavirus. “The impact of this health...
Littleproud confirmed as ag minister
David Littleproud has been confirmed as the new agriculture minister following this week’s leadership spill in the federal National Party. He returns to a portfolio he has held...
FedEx changes to benefit trans-Tasman customers
FEDEX Express, a subsidiary of FedEx express transportation company, has enhanced its service in the trans-Tasman lane to strengthen its customer offerings. FedEx customers will...
DHL moves to expand online booking service for ocean transport
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced it is expanding its instant online quotation and booking service to DHL Ocean...
Enhanced screening announced for ships from China
FEDERAL authorities say ships from China will face added scrutiny in coming days as part of efforts to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus in Australia. A spokesperson for the...
More choice for cargo customers with airline joint venture
AIR France-KLM Cargo, Delta Air Lines Cargo and Virgin Atlantic Cargo are promising cargo customers more connections, greater shipment routing flexibility, improved trucking...
