Value of agri sector tipped to reach $73 billion
THE latest report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) shows that the agri-sector is expected to smash production value records in 2021-22...
SAL welcomes ACCC probe announcement
SHIPPING Australia has welcomed the news that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is carrying out an investigation into anti-competitive conduct in the container...
DNV tracks shipping’s “rapid transition”
CLASSIFICATION society DNV’s latest report, Maritime Forecast to 2050, presents its new carbon risk framework enabling detailed assessments of fuel flexibility and “fuel ready”...
MUA threatening to "black ban" shipping lines over Freo dispute: Qube
THE Western Australia branch of the Maritime Union of Australia has said Wallenius Wilhelmsen would cancel its contract with Qube and shift its business to Linx. Qube said the MUA...
ACCC investigating anti-competitive conduct in container transport industry
THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has confirmed to DCN that it is investigating anti-competitive conduct in the container transport industry. The Australian has...
Throughput figures down at Pilbara ports in August
PILBARA Ports Authority has delivered a total monthly throughput of 59.9 million tonnes for August 2021, which was down 1% on the previous corresponding period. The Port of Port...
Port Authority of NSW finalist in Illawarra Business Awards
PORT Authority of New South Wales is a finalist in the prestigious 2021 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards for its work supporting Illawarra industries and the business community...
Victoria government to mandate vaccines for freight workers travelling from NSW
THE Victorian government this week announced that evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination will be required for transport workers from New South Wales that have a specified worker...
Healthy Heads wants to make everyday R U OK? Day
THE charitable foundation for the trucking, warehousing and logistics industries, Healthy Heads in Truck and Sheds (HHTS), is encouraging everyone acorss the industry to connect...
Ports Australia calls on governments to safeguard supply chains as lockdowns lift
PORTS Australia is urging governments to safeguard the supply chain by planning ahead and implementing contingency plans instead of waiting for inevitable COVID-19 outbreaks to...
ICHCA invites submissions for 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award
GLOBAL cargo handling association ICHCA has opened the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award, which aims to highlight the importance of safety at a time of increased operational...
New truck staging area at Port of Townsville
THE Port of Townsville has opened a new $4.5 million truck staging area that will provide safer access for the 300,000 trucks that pass through the port gates each year. Up to 20...
Orders accelerating for LNG-powered newbuilds
ORDERS for LNG-powered newbuilds have been accelerating in 2021, according to a report from Clarksons. The report found that LNG-fuelled vessel orders are approaching 30% of gross...
Qube to acquire Newcastle Agri Terminal
ASX-listed logistics company Qube has acquired the Newcastle Agri Terminal from its existing shareholders CBH, Viterra Australia, Riverina and CTC Terminals. Qube acquired the...
New guidelines for the carriage of containers on bulk carriers
TESTING, inspection and certification body, Bureau Veritas, has developed a formalised approach to support the safe carriage of containers in bulk carriers. BV’s Guidance for...
