Senate releases report into shipping industry
THE Senate has released a report into the policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping. The report was prepared for the Rural and...
Maersk enters partnership with pharmaceuticals giant
MAERSK announced the signing of a logistics agreement with Novo Nordisk from 2021. The three-year agreement on cold chain logistics covers transportation including ocean services...
Fear of parcel theft influences method of delivery
THERE’S a wave of piracy hitting Australian homes that has got the population worried. According to parcel collection network Hubbed, some 58% of Australians worry about their...
Tech expert warns of supply chain cyber threat
THE logistics industry, currently one of the greatest winners in the 2020 pandemic world, is under enormous threat going into 2021 according to Robert Garbett, an advisor on the...
Safety recommendations following freight train derailment
THE importance of rail safety systems has been emphasised following a freight train derailment in northern Victoria early last year. On 21 January 2019, a freight train with two...
Government thanks the freight and logistics sector
AS the year draws to a close Assistant Minister for road safety and freight transport Scott Buchholz, on behalf of the government, has thanked workers in the domestic freight...
Littleproud speaks on China stoush
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud says there is “mounting evidence” sanctions imposed on Australia by China have more to do with geopolitics than trade. Speaking to CNBC, Mr...
Australia announces WTO action over barley tariffs
ANTI-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by China on Australian barley are set to be challenged in the World Trade Organization. Trade minister Simon Birmingham said the...
And the finalists are...
Proudly sponsored by NSW Ports, the 2020 DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards are to be announced on the DCN Awards website at 11.30am Thursday 18 February, 2021....
ANALYSIS: Upgraded trade deal with Pacific Islands
THE RELATIONSHIP between Australia and some of our Pacific Island neighbours has become controversial in recent time, largely focussed on differing views on Australia’s climate...
Major land acquisition at Port Spencer
PENINSULA Ports has acquired an additional 283 hectares of land adjoining its current site at Port Spencer in South Australia. Peninsula Ports is now in discussion with parties...
Jimmy Wilson appointed to Export Finance board
THE federal government has announced several changes to the Export Finance Australia Board, as the organisation seeks to support Australian exporters during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Coal in the spotlight of China-Australia spat
TRADE minister Simon Birmingham has spoken out following reports China is implementing restrictions on the import of Australian coal. Such actions were mooted in the Chinese media...
Littleproud talks up Pacific agreement
THE Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus has come into effect, with Agriculture minister David Littleproud talking of opportunities for Australian farmers and for...
New trucks join Monson fleet
IVECO trucks are a common site at Monson Logistics’ three Tasmanian depots and among the newest vehicles are five new X-Way models and a further three Stralis AS-Ls. Opening in...
