Competition concerns over E2open deal
MURMURS of concern have been expressed in the forwarding community over the WiseTech acquisition of US supply chain software provider E2open. WiseTech’s CargoWise platform...
AMSA appoints former cop as new executive director
ALEX Barrell has been appointed the new executive director of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, starting 15 September. Mr Barrell currently serves as commissioner and...
OPINION: Green wave rising
AUSTRALIA has always depended on global shipping to keep our economy moving—mostly without thinking too much about the emissions involved. But that’s changing. The International...
Keel laid for AMSA’s reef ETV
THE KEEL of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s new Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef emergency towing vessel has been laid at the Shandong Port Marine Equipment...
High Court to review Mayfield anti-trust case
THE High Court of Australia is to review an earlier Federal Court finding that the three port operators in New South Wales enjoy derivative immunity from antitrust laws. This is...
Win for shippers as ministers back new guidelines
IN A good result for the lobbying efforts of shipper bodies yesterday’s meeting of National Cabinet’s infrastructure and transport ministers agreed to strengthen scrutiny and...
Japan and Korea added to stink bug risk countries
NORTH Asian nations Japan and Korea have been added to the list of “emerging risk” countries for the dreaded brown marmorated stink bug. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries...
Höegh adds capacity despite Trump effect
HÖEGH Autoliners has increased short-term chartered capacity to meet contractual demands, support cargo strategy and mitigate reduced network efficiency. The moves come against a...
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OPINION: Navigating 2025 - The fog is lifting
AUGUST brought clarity amid ongoing volatility. The fog of speculation that defined the first half year is lifting. We now have clarity and visibility over the direction of trade...
IMO opens Fiji offices, seeks deeper Pacific engagement
SUPPORTING Pacific nations implement global maritime regulations is a key objective of a new office opened in Fiji by the International Maritime Organization. IMO...
NOPSEMA tells Woodside to stop decommissioning work
WOODSIDE has been ordered to stop decommissioning work in two West Australian gas fields by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)...
Solid trade for June, but tariff impacts loom large
THE “UNPREDICTABLE nature” of US import tariff announcements has caused “significant volatility” in global trade flows, Westpac senior economist Mantas Vanagas says. Mr Vanagas...
Hobart Airport runway to be a boon for trade
A STRENGTHENED runway at Hobart Airport is set to increase trade ties between Tasmania and Asia via larger aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787. Hobart Airport...
Queensland searching for direct export paths from ports
A SERIES of Queensland round tables aims to tackle supply chain challenges to boost exports from the state. The state government is bringing together local producers and global...
HFW makes key APAC appointment
PROMINENT maritime-focused law firm HFW has announced the appointment of a leading shipping litigation and international arbitration partner for its Melbourne office. Elizabeth...
