Apple Isle exports surge
TASMANIA’S exports for the year to October 2018 showed marked increases compared to the previous year. The value Apple Isle’s exports increased by 19.5% in the 12 months to...
New ABF patrol vessel for VIC
THE Australian Border Force has launched a new port, harbour and coastal vessel, strengthening its maritime capabilities in Victoria. The 12.4-metre Philip Island, to be based in...
Bulk exports support trade surplus over the past year
SURGING coal, iron ore and LNG exports have made a major contribution to Australia’s trade surplus for October, according to minister for resources and northern Australia Matt...
Exports on the up in September quarter
EXPORTS of goods and services from Australia have risen to record highs in the September quarter, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Exports of...
Runaway train triggers training message
FREIGHT operators should ensure train drivers receive regular training and competency tests for steep gradients, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says. This follows an...
Heavy fines for cruise passengers who fall foul of kiwi biosecurity laws
CRUISE ship passengers who bring foods into New Zealand could be in for a shock. Biosecurity officers now have the ability to fine those who bring ashore foods or other items that...
Littleproud cautious on live export restrictions
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud says any restrictions on live exports must take into account the needs of trading partners. Mr Littleproud was commenting after the...
Safety must be factored into maritime fuel changes, says ICS boss
INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping secretary-general Guy Platten says the issue of safety must not be overlooked as industry hurries to prepare for new fuel regulations from 2020....
Aussie exporters honoured at awards night
WINNERS at the 56 th annual Australian Export Awards included Inpex for its Ichthys LNG project, a mining company and a winemaker. The top award, 2018 Australian Exporter of the...
Fuel security requires domestic tanker fleet, report claims
A REPORT into Australian fuel security has made the case for a domestically-owned and operated tanker fleet. The report, entitled ‘ Running on Empty’, was prepared by maritime...
Changes to proposed biosecurity import levy raise industry ire
THE Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has proposed changes to the contentious biosecurity levy, a scheme announced in this year’s federal budget that was roundly...
Wilkie introduces live export ban bill
INDEPENDENT MP Andrew Wilkie has introduced a bill to the House of Representatives that would ban the live export of both cattle and sheep. The Live Animal Export Prohibition...
Australian exporters boosted by e-commerce and trade deals
CONFIDENCE among Australian exporters is at an all-time high, according to research contained in the 15th DHL Export Barometer 2018. According to the report, e-commerce is...
INSIGHT: Currencies present challenges for trade
BETWEEN January 2018 and November 2018, the Australian dollar has slowly slid from a high of US$0.8136 to a low earlier this month of US$0.7018. This downwards trend looks to...
Tanker released from arrest
OIL tanker Diamond T is back sailing the high seas after being released from arrest earlier this week. On Friday afternoon last week, two Australian Border Force officers acting...
