Excellence celebrated at Australian Maritime and Shipping Industry Awards
AUSTRALIA’S annual awards night for the shipping and maritime logistics industries was held last night in Melbourne, where winners were awarded in 19 categories ranging from the...
Border protection installs new scan tech in Melbourne
THE Melbourne International Mail Gateway Facility is now protecting Australia’s borders with the aid of new 3D scanning technology. The machine, known as a 3D Computed Tomography...
Three major defects issued after crash outside Goulburn
NEW South Wales Roads and Maritime Services have issued three major grounded defects to a company whose truck was involved in a crash on the Hume Highway. The incident occurred in...
Ports Australia signs new partnership with the ADF
CLOSER cooperation between the Royal Australian Navy and Ports Australia is expected following the signing of a joint document recently. The Guiding Principles for Australian...
OPINION: State of insurance for boat builders and ship repairers
THERE is an upheaval taking place in the global marine insurance market, says broker AlphaXO. Marine hull premiums are on the rise and P&I clubs looking at general increases for...
China Customs adopts GTIN reporting function
THE General Administration of Customs of China has rolled out a GTIN reporting function for its single window declaration system, marking a significant step toward adopting GS1...
Asia Pacific’s decarbonisation bill in the trillions by 2040
THE latest research from Wood Mackenzie estimates that decarbonisation in the Asia Pacific could cost US$3.5 trillion by 2040. This includes investments in solar, wind, hydrogen,...
Napier Port releases sustainability and master plan
THE 30-YEAR master plan of Napier Port, “Building Future Connections”has been released along with a sustainability framework. Together they provide a vision for how Napier Port...
Jacobson urges drivers to ‘tell a mate’ about heavy vehicle safety
NATIONAL heavy vehicle regulator CEO Sal Petroccitto has welcomed Shane Jacobson’s passion for heavy vehicle safety as the face of the ‘Tell a mate’ campaign. Mr Jacobson is an...
Mike Henry to become new BHP chief
MIKE HENRY will assume the role of CEO and executive director of BHP effective 1 January 2020, replacing Andrew Mackenzie who will retire as CEO on 31 December 2019. Mr Henry has...
Wildlife import warning after wolf pelt seizure
A WOLF pelt intercepted by Australian Border Force officers at a Perth parcel courier depot last week will now be destroyed. Although the pelt had been declared it did not have...
Productivity Commission transport report praised
THE Australian Logistics Council has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report on National Transport Regulatory Reform released this week, showing the need for better...
Heavy vehicle safety the focus of funding applications
THE National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is calling for funding applications for programs that improve heavy vehicle safety on Australian roads. Deputy Prime Minister and...
Queensland’s ag sector seeks innovation
AN INTERNATIONAL conference on tropical agriculture is an opportunity for Queensland’s agricultural sector to show how embracing innovation is creating a brighter future, state...
Simon Atkinson appointed to lead Department of Infrastructure
SIMON Atkinson has been confirmed as the new secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport Cities and Regional Development. The appointment has earned praise from...
