Minister voices fuel concerns at freight forum
SOARING fuel costs and challenges surrounding the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) have been highlighted at a public forum in Hobart. Tasmanian infrastructure and...
OPINION: Surcharges without scrutiny - Australia’s weak spot in supply chain resilience
THE RESURGENCE of large-scale shipping line surcharges linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict has once again highlighted the imbalance between shipping lines and cargo owners...
Alleged cocaine importer denied bail in NSW court
A NSW man has been refused bail after being charged with allegedly importing 200kg of cocaine last week when police found drugs on the catamaran he was sailing near the...
FTA makes border, biosecurity & logistics appointment
A LICENSED customs broker and prominent supply chain professional is the new appointee to the role of head of border, biosecurity and logistics with the Freight & Trade Alliance...
Supply chain risks from ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure
A SENIOR researcher at the University of Wollongong has warned of one of the most significant global supply chain shocks in history from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Dr...
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Former Auckland chief’s appeal dismissed
THE NEW Zealand High Court has dismissed an appeal by former Ports of Auckland Ltd chief executive Tony Gibson against his November 2024 conviction and subsequent fine under the...
DECARBONISATION: From measurement to action
THE FIRST two parts of this series established two things. First, that mandatory climate related financial disclosures are bringing logistics emissions under a level of scrutiny...
TRADE LAW: Modern slavery risks in trade
ON SEVERAL occasions, I have written and presented on the importance of modern slavery issues in the supply chain, as part of wider concerns to address environmental and social...
Brokers key to preventing ciggie piggybacking, says FTA
CUSTOMS brokers should be granted a special position as authorities seek to prevent "piggybacking" by importers of illegal tobacco through Australian ports, the Freight Trade...
Expert team assembles to support Aussie exporters
A TEAM of “highly skilled trade and logistics experts” has been assembled to help Australian exporters combat significant shipping and cargo disruptions from the ongoing conflict...
AAT tariffs face scrutiny
INDUSTRY groups Shipping Australia and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries have filed objections to ro-ro operator Australian Amalgamated Terminals’ schedule of tariffs...
Agreement aims to kick beef export goals
CEMENTING Southeast Asia as an export destination for Australian beef is the aim of a sporting partnership with the ASEAN Football Federation. The partnership sees Aussie Beef,...
Cocaine seized from inside heavy vehicles
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force (ABF) Maritime Operations branch has seized more than 50kg of cocaine hidden inside heavy vehicles during a targeted inspection in Brisbane. The drugs,...
Federal Court rules against Brambles in class action
LOGISTICS giant Brambles says it is reviewing a Federal Court judgement after two rulings were made against it as part of a class action. The case was brought by law firms Slater...
ALC calls for OSCA supply chain change
TARGETED updates to the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) are required, the Australian Logistics Council says, reflecting the “operational complexity” and...
