Queensland eases transport rules for baled agricultural commodities
THE QUEENSLAND Government has introduced a new permit-based scheme allowing freight operators to transport baled agricultural commodities under relaxed dimension limits, a move...
ACCC reviews Japanese majors merger
THE ACCC has launched a brief assessment of the NYK Group’s plan to acquire sole control of compatriot NS United Kaiun Kaisha, a proposed deal announced in early August. NS United...
Fine, conviction latest court outcome from Goliath prang
SHIPOWNER CSL Australia has escaped with a modest fine and a conviction in the Devonport Magistrates Court following charges brought after the infamous collision of the coastal...
Top Logistics depot licence cancellations “remain in effect”
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force has confirmed cancellations of depot licences held by Top Logistics Australia Pty Ltd remain in effect. It was reported in August that a multi-agency...
Fiji launches Pacific’s first maritime security strategy
FIJI has become the first Pacific nation to formally adopt a national maritime security strategy, outlining a whole‑of‑government framework to strengthen surveillance, enforcement...
Three charged following alleged 120kg cocaine import into Melbourne
THREE people have been charged over the alleged importation of 120 kilograms of cocaine into Melbourne, after Australian Border Force officers detected suspected drugs concealed...
Biosecurity specialist Fintran joins Shipping Australia
A GLOBAL environment where biosecurity requirements are becoming increasingly complex has contributed to Fintran Australia’s decision to join industry body Shipping Australia....
WSC highlights growth in dual-fuel fleet
ORE than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment surpassing US$200bn, according to the latest World Shipping Council...
Supply chain resilience “new currency” for freight
INCREASINGLY volatile transport networks are changing how shippers define value, a new analysis from logistics company DHL reveals. According to DHL’s Logistics of Things report,...
OPINION: Modern slavery reform - Strengthening supply chain accountability
AUSTRALIA's approach to modern slavery is entering a significant period of reform, with proposed legislative changes placing greater emphasis on corporate accountability and the...
NTC releases voluntary guidelines for stevedores and ECPs
NEW voluntary guidelines for landside stevedore charges and empty container park charges have been released by the National Transport Commission. This follows reports from the...
Activists charged after Greenpeace occupies Scarborough gas project
A MULTI‑agency operation has resulted in two men being charged after Greenpeace activists scaled and occupied Woodside’s Scarborough gas project, prompting a temporary shutdown of...
Farmers fret over EU trade deal
INDUSTRY body the National Farmers Federation has urged political parties to vote against the proposed Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement “as it stands”. NFF president...
ACFS insolvent since early 2025, report states
ACFS Port Logistics (APL) appears to have been insolvent from at least early/mid 2025, if not earlier, according to a report prepared by company administrators. The report,...
OPINION: Industry calling for ACCC action on landside charges
HIGH and rapidly escalating landside charges at Australia’s container terminals and empty container parks dominated discussion at the Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics...
