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Ukraine under fire: Russian invasion triggers sanctions, evacuations, and supply disruptions
LESS than 24 hours after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has triggered a wave of international sanctions and has crippled freight services in the region. The...
BIC and FIATA join Cargo Integrity Group
THE original five partners of the Cargo Integrity Group have welcomed the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders...
National Intermodal Corporation a blow to the private sector: Scurrah
PACIFIC National has denounced the establishment of the National Intermodal Corporation, suggesting the government’s investment in the interstate rail freight network is...
Supply chain depends on Russian and Ukrainian seafarers, ICS says
THE International Chamber of Shipping has warned hindering the movements of Russian and Ukrainian seafarers may result in supply-chain disruptions. The warning follows Russia’s...
PIL launches China to East Africa service
PACIFIC International Lines has announced the launch of two weekly direct services designed to enhance its China to East Africa service – known as EAS and EA3. “This will allow...
Piracy still a multi-layered threat despite decrease in incidents
PIRACY incidents have reached record lows globally, but emerging piracy hotspots are reinforcing the ongoing threat to seafarers, according to Nautilus International. Saffiyah...
Revenue and profits up for software provider
WISETECH Global Limited, provider of the CargoWise logistics software platform, has announced its financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2021 (1H22). The company...
AAL releases design of third generation newbuilds
AAL Shipping has announced details of its third-generation newbuilding plan with the order of six 32,000 deadweight (DWT) premium project multipurpose vessels and classifying them...
Singapore Airlines Cargo partners with cargo.one
SINGAPORE Airlines Cargo and cargo.one have announced a global partnership to bring the airline’s cargo services to the real-time digital booking platform and enable access to its...
Wellard managing to turn the ship around
LIVESTOCK shipping company, Australian-listed Wellard Ltd, has recorded a profit of US$0.5 million in the first half of FY22, a marked improvement on the US$1.6 million loss...
AMSA and TSRA on the search for rescue aircraft artist
THE Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) are welcoming artwork submissions from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal...
Container ship Marcos V loses empty containers
THE Panama-flagged container ship Marcos V has reportedly lost 26 empty 40-foot containers around the Dutch Wadden islands on 18 February, while en route to Germany in heavy...
Fruit to the fore for Aussie peaches and nectarines in Vietnam
AUSTRALIAN peach and nectarine exporters once again have market access into Vietnam following successful completion of technical negotiations between the two countries. Minister...
Kuehne+Nagel charters two Boeing freighters under agreement with Atlas Air
FREIGHT forwarder Kuehne+Nagel has entered a long-term dedicated charter agreement with Atlas Air to operate two new Boeing 747-8 Freighter aircraft. Kuehne+Nagel will charter the...
ABF reports surge in tobacco smuggling
THE Australian Border Force said it is seeing a “significant” increase in attempted tobacco smuggling at the Australian border. Between 1 January and 31 December 2021 the ABF...
