Road maintenance funding welcome in SA budget
THE South Australian Freight Council, the advocacy group for the transport industry, has welcomed the SA government’s commitment to addressing the state’s road maintenance backlog...
Whitepaper sets agenda for autonomous ship safety regulation
THE One Sea industry alliance has released a whitepaper that outlines the significant contribution that autonomous ship technology can make to improving maritime safety and...
Barnaby rides again
IN a dramatic leadership spill on Monday, Barnaby Joyce clawed his way back to the top seat in the National Party, vanquishing Michael McCormack, who had been the leader of the...
New agreement for green hydrogen plant at Bell Bay
TASPORTS has announced that it has signed an option agreement for land and operating access with Fortescue Future Industries for its proposed 250-megawatt green hydrogen plant at...
INSIGHT: Senate to look at forced labour-produced imports
CONCERNS for human rights have manifested themselves in many ways over the course of many years and led to a range of responses over that time, whether by unilateral national...
ITF hits out at NT Health on Darwin wharfie debacle
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation has said the Northern Territory Department of Health has gone beyond its authority in quarantining 13 stevedores. “The action sets...
Operation Ironside arrests alleged drug boss
AN alleged high-priority organised crime leader is among five people arrested in connection to the importation of more than 160 kilograms of cocaine into Melbourne, as part of...
New taskforce charged with simplifying trade
A NEW taskforce is being set up, to review international trade regulations and modernise outdated ICT systems, as part of the Australian government’s bid to cut red tape for...
WTO action to defend Australia’s wine makers
AUSTRALIA will defend the interests of Australian wine makers by taking action in the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine....
FTA partners with security specialist to protect borders
INTERMODAL terminals and other licensed premised are the target of the Freight & Trade Alliance’s latest move to increase security with the help of Certis Security Australia. The...
Wood Mackenzie expands battery expertise with acquisition
RESEARCH firm Wood Mackenzie has expanded its energy transition expertise with acquisition of Roskill, a privately-owned company providing metals and materials supply chain...
IMO adopts further GHG emission reduction measures
NEW mandatory measures to cut the carbon intensity of international shipping have been adopted by the International Maritime Organization, setting shipping on a course to meet...
Blockchain trade platform Tradelens expands to China
TRADELENS is now operational on the Chinese mainland, with 10 members joining in the country since its launch on 10 May. The new members of the blockchain-based trade platform...
MIAL the voice of Australian maritime at M7
AS world leaders met in Cornwall, England, for the G7, the first ever meeting of the equivalent maritime bodies, titled M7, took place on 9 June, organised by the UK Chamber of...
Commentary on low-carbon hydrogen and green LNG
ANALYSTS for research firm Wood Mackenzie believe Australia’s low-carbon hydrogen trade could be worth up to US$90bn in 2050. With a growing project pipeline, measured at 2.94...
