Jim Wilson joins Shipping Australia
FORMER editor of Lloyd’s List DCN/Lloyd’s List Australia, Jim Wilson, has joined Shipping Australia as a policy and communications executive. The larger-than-life Mr Wilson comes...
“Pollution debt” leads to Yang Ming ship arrest
THE Federal Court Admiralty Marshall has arrested the Liberian-flagged vessel YM Eternity (IMO 9353280) at Port Botany in relation to an unpaid “pollution debt” from its sister...
Indonesia ratifies Australian free trade agreement
INDONESIAN politicians have officially ratified the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). The vote occurred last week. “This agreement should...
Austal Australia launches 118-metre trimaran ferry
AUSTAL Limited announced that Austal Australia has successfully launched Hull 394, the first of two 118 metre high-speed trimaran ferries currently under construction for Fred...
Peru FTA set to take effect
A “NEW chapter” in economic relations between Australia and Peru is set to take effect on February, when the new free trade deal takes effect. According to a statement from the...
ICTSI Argentina inks agreement with Evergreen
OPERATOR of a container terminal located in Argentina, TecPlata, has signed a contract with Evergreen Marine Corp for the start of a new service to Asia and the Far East. With...
Austal Australia launches 118-metre trimaran ferry
AUSTAL Limited announced that Austal Australia has successfully launched Hull 394, the first of two 118 metre high-speed trimaran ferries currently under construction for Fred...
First female Coordinator-General appointed for Queensland
STATE development minister Cameron Dick has announced the appointment of Toni Power as Queensland’s new Coordinator-General. The Coordinator-General has wide-ranging powers to...
Economic recovery group to tackle impacts of Coronavirus
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the formation of an Economic Functional Recovery Group to help combat the impact of coronavirus. “The impact of this health...
Littleproud confirmed as ag minister
David Littleproud has been confirmed as the new agriculture minister following this week’s leadership spill in the federal National Party. He returns to a portfolio he has held...
DHL moves to expand online booking service for ocean transport
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced it is expanding its instant online quotation and booking service to DHL Ocean...
Coronavirus predicted to drive first quarter Asia-Pacific contraction
A “MEANINGFUL near term economic growth impact” has been predicted for the Asia-Pacific region due to the impact of the Novel Coronavirus, analysts UBS Research have predicted....
Cruise sector monitoring virus threat
THE Australian cruise sector is working to stay abreast of developments regarding coronavirus, Australian Cruise Association chief executive Jill Abel says. “We are continuously...
TRADE LAW: High Court rules on “Vita gummies” and “Garcinia weight”
WE HAVE previously written at length on decisions of the AAT, or State or Federal Courts on the classification of goods for customs purposes. The classification of goods is a...
Enhanced screening announced for ships from China
FEDERAL authorities say ships from China will face added scrutiny in coming days as part of efforts to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus in Australia. A spokesperson for the...
