ZIM’s new China – Australia service underway
PORTUGESE-flagged ship Northern Vivacity (IMO 9304966) is set to dock at Port Botany on 2 November, the first of ZIM’s new China - Australia Express (CAX) Line. The ship has left...
New COSCO service delivers opportunities for the north
INTERNATIONAL shipping line COSCO today (19 October) begins a new fortnightly service directly linking Townsville with destinations in China, northern Australia and the South...
DHL Express ranked one of the best workplaces in the world
EXPRESS delivery service DHL Express has been recognised as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer ranking Great Place to...
Singapore Post makes Aussie logistics acquisition
A DESIRE to capture e-commerce growth is said to be behind Singapore Post’s decision to acquire Australian fourth party logistics provider Freight Management Holdings. SIngPost...
GPC ‘goes pink’ to promote breast cancer awareness
TO help raise awareness of breast cancer, employees of Gladstone Ports Corporation will be sporting pink gloves during October. Statistics from The National Breast Cancer...
Containerchain reports system restored
CONTAINERCHAIN says all its applications have been restored and are “in production” as of 3am on Monday 19 October. This follows a well-documented cyberattack involving ransomware...
Containerchain hit with cyberattack
A RANSOMWARE or cyberattack has been blamed for shutting down the Containerchain system since midnight on Friday. In correspondence to customers, Containerchain confirmed...
Shipping surcharges “out of control” at Port Botany, says FTA
FREIGHT and Trade Alliance director Paul Zalai has hit out at shipping surcharges at Port Botany, decrying a “lack of transparency” from shipping lines. Mr Zalai, who also acts as...
Scurrah quits as Virgin CEO
VIRGIN Australia chief executive Paul Scurrah has resigned. Mr Scurrah led the airline during a horror year for aviation, brought on by COVID-19 flight restrictions, in which the...
Shipping “significantly impacted” by COVID-19, survey finds
A MAJORITY of traders and operators in shipping feel COVID-19 has negatively affected their revenue, employee numbers and insurance premiums, a new survey from DWF reveals. DWF is...
Courier and freight service welcomes returning COO
PARCEL delivery service CouriersPlease has re-appointed Phil Reid as chief operating officer. He returns to the role after three years, and brings more than 25 years of experience...
South Africa remains a top hotspot for cargo crime
TRANSPORT insurer TT Club and BSI have produced a report highlighting the risks of cargo theft with a focus on South Africa. The report, entitled Freight Crime in South African...
Global parcel market exceeds 100bn for the first time
ACCORDING to the Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index, Australians shipped 934m parcels in 2019, with an average of 37 parcels shipped per person. The global technology company’s...
Forwarder calls for focus on reusable personal care equipment
A CONTINUED focus on reusable personal protective equipment is vital for the environment and the economy, chief executive of freight forwarding business Verus Global Jackson Meyer...
Maiden call by CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE in Singapore
CMA CGM’S new LNG-powered box ship, Jacques Saade, has made its maiden appearance in Singapore. The vessel is sailing on the French Asia Line 1 service that between Asia and...
