Australian logistics provider finalises acquisition of air freight specialist
WISEWAY Group has completed the acquisition of TAF E-Logistics, a Singapore-based, IATA-licenced air freight and logistics company. Wiseway managing director Florence Tong said,...
Industry calls for governments to prioritise “critical land”
INDUSTRY groups, Ports Australia and the Australian Logistics Council, are urging governments around Australia to prioritise land critical to the sustainable future of supply...
Aussie software platform aims to boost supply-chain efficiency
AN Australian company has developed and implemented a web-based truck appointment and visibility system that aims to solve myriad problems at logistics facilities and boost...
DSV Panalpina finalises acquisition of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics
GLOBAL freight company DSV Panalpina is expected to finalise the purchase of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business for DKK 30.2-billion ($6.53 billion). DSV said the...
DCN top stories for the week of 9-13 August
AT the top of the list of most-read stories covered by DCN this past week was our exclusive about Auriga Group and Brisbane Marine Pilots joining forces. The news comes as...
Qatar Airways Cargo and WiseTech Global implement direct data connection
QATAR Airways Cargo and Australian logistics software developer WiseTech Global have begun a direct data connection between their global operating systems. According to the...
The issue of vessels delays goes beyond just transport costs
RECENT vessel-tracking data from project44 reveals substantial year-over-year increases in vessel and shipment delay times across most major trade lanes connecting China to the...
Australian company’s acquisition strengthens e-commerce offering
TRANSPORT and logistics company cargo-partner has acquired fellow logistics company Associated Customs & Forwarding (ACF). Operating from a Melbourne base, cargo-partner provides...
ARTC shuts down Hunter network for maintenance
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is carrying out a critical major maintenance shutdown of the Hunter Valley Network from 10-12 August 2021. ARTC group executive Hunter...
Pondus set to start operations in Melbourne in October
PATRICK Terminals has advised customers that a new weighing system, Pondus, will be available at its Melbourne terminal operations from 4 October 2021. Mis-declared containers...
Maersk reports record earnings
A.P. Moller - Maersk, in its Q2 financial report for 2021, reported big increases in revenues and profits, while separately announcing the acquisition of two logistics operations...
Australian company signs MOU to study green hydrogen export
GLOBAL Energy Ventures has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with ASX-listed Province Resources and Total Eren to study the feasibility of green hydrogen exports...
Aurizon reports improved revenue and earnings
RAIL operator Aurizon has released its annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021. It shows EBIT improved by $46.5 million (10%) to $505.3 million in FY2021, with increased...
Brisbane Marine Pilots and Auriga join forces
AURIGA Group and Brisbane Marine Pilots have signed a new partnership and investment agreement. Under the new partnership agreement, the companies’ combined operations will...
Maersk makes acquisitions of two logistics companies
A.P. Moller - Maersk late last week also announced the acquisition of two logistics companies for a combined total of nearly US$1 billion. The first company, Visible Supply Chain...
