Freight forwarder charged for facilitating meth import
A FREIGHT forwarder from Sydney has been arrested and charged over his alleged role in a plan to import 100 kilograms of meth into Australia. Police will allege the man, arrested...
Royal Wolf ISO certified for quality, safety, and environment
ROYAL Wolf is now certified under the International Standards Organisation following a rigorous independent audit. Carried out by accreditation company SGS, the audit comprised an...
Freight forwarder Geodis to acquire Keppel Logistics
FREIGHT forwarder Geodis has signed an agreement to acquire transport service Keppel Logistics to increase its contract logistics footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. Keppel...
OPINION: Australia takes steps to free trade agreement with India
AFTER a long series of false starts, Australia and India have finally completed the first stage of a two-stage process that will result in a full Australia-India Comprehensive...
Australia imposes 35% tariffs on all goods from Russia and Belarus
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced that Australia would impose an additional tariff of 35% on all imports from Russia and Belarus. In a statement, released hours...
Cargotec-Konecranes merger called off
CONTAINER-handling equipment companies Cargotec and Konecranes called off their planned merger after the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) kyboshed the move on...
New inspector general of biosecurity appointed
MINISTER for agriculture David Littleproud has appointed Dr Lloyd Klumpp as the next inspector-general of Biosecurity (IGB). Dr Lloyd Klumpp Minster Littleproud said the IGB...
AMPI conference explores pathways into the future of pilotage
DAY two of the Australian Marine Pilots Institute conference explored diversification in the maritime industry, the evolution of maritime technology, and how the transition into...
Kerry Logistics posts 2021 net profit increase of 102%
Third-party logistics provider Kerry Logistics reported a robust profit growth in 2021. The company’s core net profit increased by 102% to HK$3.7 billion ($628 million), according...
Bulker crew members arrested after drug seizure
POLICE today announced the seizure of 416 kilograms of cocaine, which was found floating off the coast of the Yorke Peninsula. The drugs were allegedly thrown from a bulk carrier....
Budget highlights ports, freight, and supply chain infrastructure
THE strength of the national supply chain is a focal point of the 2022-23 Federal Budget, delivered on Tuesday evening. Port infrastructure, rail freight terminals, and export...
New research suggests freight rates will continue to surge
RESEARCH from the International Monetary Fund has found the inflammatory impacts of increasing freight rates will likely continue to build through to the end of the year and will...
Black Sea mines a threat to safety of seafarer evacuations, HRAS says
HUMAN Rights at Sea has responded to the suggestion of a safe maritime corridor to evacuate seafarers from dangerous ports and waters around Ukraine, highlighting the threat of...
Port expansion progresses at Northport NZ
NEW Zealand’s Northport has announced its intention to apply for an expansion at its eastern end, covering 13 hectares of additional container storage, handling, and...
New Texas to Vic air route supports US-Aus trade
QANTAS has announced a new route and expanded services between Melbourne and the US, which it said would boost trade with Victoria’s second-largest trade partner. A new direct...
