Fuel information plan announced, as industry groups count the cost
HELPING limit fuel supply chain pressures is the aim of a new information plan announced this week by federal infrastructure minister Catherine King. Fuel costs have spiked since...
Federal Court rules against Brambles in class action
LOGISTICS giant Brambles says it is reviewing a Federal Court judgement after two rulings were made against it as part of a class action. The case was brought by law firms Slater...
ALC calls for OSCA supply chain change
TARGETED updates to the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) are required, the Australian Logistics Council says, reflecting the “operational complexity” and...
Rail investigators find asset management wanting
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has been found to have fallen short of properly using its own track reporting systems in regulators’ investigation of a freight train...
Fuel crisis highlights the role of rail
RAIL can play a critical role as Australia seeks to maximise the use of its diesel stocks, a prominent industry groups says. The Freight on Rail Group says the government decision...
Industry, local government highlight fuel freight pain
FUEL price pressures on Australia’s freight and logistics sector have been highlighted by groups from both industry and government. The issue has been prominent since war broke...
New container-rated hardstand for southwest Sydney
TRANSPORT real estate and infrastructure manager Realterm has announced "practical completion" of a hardstand for stacking fully loaded shipping containers. The 23,000 sqm stand...
Bass Strait high on the agenda at Tassie shippers forum
BASS Strait shipping as well as broader export topics will be on the agenda at the upcoming Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum in Hobart. To be held at the University of Tasmania...
Marine projects in line for awards
TWO maritime infrastructure projects have been named amongst seven finalists for the 2026 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA), the industry’s highest honour....
Industry relief at ceasefire reports
A REPORTED ceasefire between Iran and the US/Israel alliance is set to bring benefits for both seafarers and global trade, industry figures say. The ceasefire agreement was...
MEDLOG wins major Melbourne site
MSC’s rapidly expanding logistics subsidiary MEDLOG is to become the major tenant of the former Melbourne Markets site, now controlled by Port of Melbourne (PoM). The c.39-hectare...
Victorian Container Management goes live with OneStop Modal
ONESTOP and Victorian Container Management have announced the upcoming go-live of OneStop's Modal platform and Vehicle Booking System at VCM's depot on 1 May 2026. The idea is to...
Industry groups welcome fuel relief measures
INDUSTRY groups and unions have welcomed the federal government’s fuel relief package aimed at easing the pressure on businesses who are paying more for energy since the start of...
Hold off on extra charges, IFCBAA says
IFCBAA chief executive Scott Carson says container businesses should avoid applying additional charges as fuel prices start to bite. In a statement, Mr Carson said they were aware...
Government cuts fuel excise to ease energy costs
FUEL excise (petrol and diesel) has been halved for three months and heavy vehicle user charges cut as the Australian government seeks to ease pressure on the transport sector....
