SA lockdown prompts call to ensure rights of truckies
A LOCKDOWN in South Australia aimed at halting the spread of a coronavirus cluster has prompted calls for truck drivers entering Victoria to have all necessary protections. South...
Australia should have intervened on behalf of seafarers says ITF
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation is urging the governments of China, India and Australia to collaborate and urgently end the stalemate around the berthing of the...
AAL transports heavy lift components from China to WA
GLOBAL project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping recently delivered 22,400cbm of stacker reclaimer components from Dalian in North East China to Port Hedland in Western Australia....
Calls for heavy vehicle national operator standard
A NATIONAL operator standard should be considered for heavy vehicles operators as part of a review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The call is part of a submission by the...
Supply chain sector set to benefit from NSW budget, says industry group
A DECISION by the New South Wales treasurer Dominic Perrottet to consider permanently relaxing operating hours for freight operators has been welcomed by the Australian Logistics...
Air freight under the microscope at virtual conference
THE COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to air cargo but also an interesting array of responses, a conference has heard. The Asian Logistics, Maritime and...
National Road Safety Week time to focus on saving lives
THIS week is National Road Safety Week, a time when people are urged to honour and remember the lives lost on our roads. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said National Road...
Sydney tanker crew test negative for COVID
THE crew of oil tanker Haruna Express tested negative for COVID-19 following tests by New South Wales authorities late last week. NSW Police did an offshore operation in...
FedEx Express expands Australian dangerous goods service
FEDEX Express has announced the expansion of its dangerous goods shipping service in Australia. The business will now handle dangerous goods shipments on international priority...
China restricts Australian logs
CHINA has announced restrictions on imports of Australian logs. This is expected to hurt exporters from Queensland and Victoria in particular. A spokesperson for the Australian...
INSIGHT: Australia joins RCEP
RECENT news on the international trade stage has been less than optimistic – especially for those Australian exporters who are held up by ongoing Chinese trade bans on some of our...
AMSA announces seafarers to return to pre COVID-19 contracts
INTERIM COVID-19 arrangements permitting seafarers to serve longer than eleven months on board ships will end from 28 February next year, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority...
Long-term lease for gas terminal at Port Kembla
AUSTRALIAN Industrial Energy has signed a critical lease for up to 25 years with NSW Ports for the Port Kembla Gas Terminal. Proponents claim this is a crucial step towards...
DHL Express invests in APAC on the back of e-commerce growth
DHL Express announced it is investing EUR 690 million between 2020 and 2022 to build or expand its facilities in key growth markets of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong SAR and South...
Unfair contract law changes welcomed
THE National Road Transport Association welcomed a statement by federal Assistant Treasurer, Michael Sukkar, that all Australian governments have agreed to strengthen protections...
