Shell signs charter agreements for newbuild LNG carriers
SHELL Tankers has signed charter agreements for a further six liquefied natural gas ships with Knutsen LNG, Pan Ocean and other investors, bringing its newbuild LNG carrier total...
Europe adopts environmental regulations that will affect freight and trade
THE European Commission has adopted a sweeping package of proposals that aim to reduce the bloc’s emissions by at least 55% by 2030 (compared with 1990 levels). These measures...
Truckies push for strike action at Toll
THOUSANDS of truckies are pushing for strike action after logistics operator Toll proposed a new workplace agreement. Transport workers are angry at what they see as threats to...
IATA appoints new global head of cargo
THE International Air Transport Association announced the appointment of Brendan Sullivan as its head of global cargo, with immediate effect. Mr Sullivan has worked in air cargo...
Geodis expands its healthcare logistics capabilities with acquisition
GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire Gandon Transports, a player in the transport of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products. Already active in the healthcare market,...
Inland Rail acting CEO announced, Wankmuller to depart this month
INLAND Rail CEO Richard Wankmuller is departing the role on 30 July. He announced his departure from the role in February. Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) chairman Warren...
First LNG bunker vessel in France moves to closer to operation
THE first liquefied natural gas bunker vessel to be based in France has marked another step towards its delivery and operational commencement, following the successful completion...
Singapore tops international maritime centre rankings
THE Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, published by Chinese news agency, Xinhua, and maritime data provider, the Baltic Exchange, has ranked Singapore...
Engineering company Foreship to continue work on Spirits of Tas
FINNISH naval architecture and engineering company Foreship is to continue supporting TT-Line in the construction process of the two new Spirit of Tasmania. The company developed...
Ports Australia calls for more work on critical infrastructure reform amendment
PORTS Australia said more work is needed on the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 so it recognises the intricacies of ports. In amending the...
LETTER TO THE DCN: Data reveals a more complex picture of supply chain resilience
Dear Editor, Shipping Australia recently commented in their weekly newsletter about supply chain resilience and connectivity of liner shipping from Australia to the rest of the...
Air cargo’s long and winding road to recovery
AFTER May’s subdued performance, global air cargo resumed its road to recovery from COVID in June with a 1% growth in demand versus the same month of 2019. According to analysts...
Svitzer Melbourne tug crews to stop work for 12 hours
TUG crews at the Port of Melbourne and Westernport will stop work for a total of 12 hours tomorrow while enterprise agreement negotiations between Svitzer Australia and the...
Freight Minister Melissa Horne headlines transport women’s event
VICTORIAN freight and ports minister Melissa Horne has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Victorian Transport Association’s Annual Women’s Lunch, being held on 29 July...
American logistics platform launches first Australian fulfilment centre
AMERICAN cloud-based logistics platform ShipBob has opened its first fulfilment centre in Australia. ShipBob said this would enable ecommerce businesses around the world to...
