Littleproud announces appointment of coronavirus adviser
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud has announced Mark Tucker as the Senior Agriculture Industry Engagement Officer, focusing on coronavirus. “Mr Tucker will be the key liaison...
Address China freight backlog, says Jackson Meyer
A LARGE backlog of freight has occurred in China with challenges in how it is now cleared out, according to Verus Global group CEO and director Jackson Meyer. Mr Meyer was...
VTA praises Commonwealth and Victorian government support
FINANCIAL support announced by the Commonwealth and Victorian governments to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus will minimise unemployment, VTA boss Peter Anderson says....
ABF signs MOU with Singapore
SUPPORTING efforts to make trade digital is the aim of a memorandum of understanding between the Australian Border Force and the Singapore government. Australian Border Force...
FSL Trust announces appointment of CFO designate
FSL Trust Management, trustee-manager of First Ship Lease Trust, has announce the appointment of Markus Wenker as chief financial officer designate of FSLTM. Mr Wenker is to take...
ALC applauds NSW move on curfews
THE Australian Logistics Council has applauded the decision of the NSW government to override curfews preventing night-time deliveries and loading dock use during the coronavirus...
Rehab plan for Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
THE first ever publicly available rehabilitation plan for a major coal export port terminal in Australia is delivering significant value at least 30 years in advance of the...
Minister defends Queensland’s 14-day ship exclusion
QUEENSLAND transport minister Mark Bailey has defended moves to exclude all foreign ships from pilotage areas at state ports until 14 days have elapsed since leaving their last...
CBFCA cancels upcoming regional forums
IN line with government advice, the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia has issued an update on its plans for upcoming industry events. “The health and well being...
Freight to be unimpeded by Tassie border measures
TOUGH new measures aimed at halting the spread of coronavirus into Tasmania should have minimal impact upon trade, industry says. Premier Peter Gutwein has announced the “toughest...
COMMENT: Background to MSQ isolation directive
THIS week I issued a Direction to all international trading vessels entering Queensland’s ports. My Direction will mean that a 14-day isolation period must be observed since...
Truck curfews lifted in Victoria to create greater heavy vehicle access
THE Victorian government has lifted curfews on heavy vehicles throughout the state in an effort to help overcome coronavirus-related supply shortages. Demand for household goods...
Toll reports progress on Webb Dock deal
TOLL Group has reported reaching an “in-principle” agreement with the Maritime Union regarding a new deal for workers employed at Webb Dock. A dispute over the terms of a new...
SAL raises alarm over Queensland coronavirus conditions
TIGHT new conditions for commercial ships entering Queensland ports have led to concerns they may impede the delay of crucial supplies. Maritime Safety Queensland this week banned...
Queensland brings in new laws so supermarkets can re-stock around the clock
CHANGES have been announced by the Queensland government to help ensure supermarkets stay stocked to deal with unprecedented demand for groceries. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
