Random checks on heavy vehicles in Victoria
TRANSPORT operators have been urged to ensure their fleets are compliant with Victorian and national heavy vehicle roadworthy requirements after the state government announced a...
WiseTech extends trading halt
LOGISTICS software and supply chain specialist WiseTech has announced an extension of the trading halt it first announced last week. The stated purpose of the halt was to combat...
Ports Australia holds function at Parliament House
PARLIAMENT House, Canberra, was the setting for an evening cocktail function organised by Ports Australia. Attending were a host of ports representatives as well as politicians...
Two new vessels join Water Police fleet
TWO new vessels have joined the Water Police fleet after being commissioned in honour of fallen officers. Police Minister Mark Ryan and the Member for Redlands, Kim Richards,...
Achievement recognised at NSW Export Awards
A GROUP of 18 category winners were announced at the 2019 Premier’s NSW Export Awards recently. Cover Genius was named the 2019 Premier's NSW Exporter of the Year. Export Council...
Schulte Group expands Cyprus premises
SCHULTE Group says it has upgraded its maritime training centre in Cyprus, part of an ongoing commitment to the island’s maritime cluster. The Schulte Group and the Cyprus Ports...
WiseTech seeks trading halt
LOGISTICS solutions provider WiseTech Global has announced its securities are to be placed in a trading halt, pending a market announcement. Barring a contrary ruling from the...
TRADE LAW: Improving trade through coastal shipping
EVEN with the current political pressures around global trade and the supply chain, there seems to be little prospect that there will be no reduction in goods being moved through...
Marine investigations prominent in ATSB report
INCIDENTS of injury and vessel grounding featured prominently in the Australian Transport Safety Bureau report for the 2018-19 financial year. The ATSB document covers marine...
Pork offence brings visa cancellation
A VISITOR from Vietnam who failed to declare 4.5kg of pork at Sydney Airport has had her visa cancelled. Agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie said the cancellation showed that...
ICTSI reaffirms commitment to Pakistan port industry
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services has reiterated its ongoing support and commitment to key projects in Pakistan. ICTSI Asia Pacific head Andrew Dawes and chief of...
Cruise visitors helping to save endangered Tassie wildlife
CRUISE ship visitors to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on shore tours in search of authentic travel experiences are contributing to the sanctuary’s efforts to save endangered native...
Repeal of 'ANL Act' prompts debate
LEGISLATION restricting the use of Australian shipping business names has been repealed by federal Parliament. The move already has been criticised by the Maritime Union but drawn...
Taskforce detects more than 262 tonnes of tobacco
IN July 2018, the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce was established to protect Commonwealth revenue by targeting, disrupting and dismantling organised criminal syndicates that deal in...
Ship registration gets a blockchain boost
THE Singapore Shipping Association says it is working with the International Chamber of Commerce and Singapore tech startup Perlin to build an advanced digital blockchain ship...
