Blueprint to boost heavy vehicle productivity
EXPANDING networks and reducing the need for access permits will continue to boost freight efficiency according to a productivity blueprint released by the National Heavy Vehicle...
Ports of Auckland to implement Containerchain solution
PORTS of Auckland, has signed a 10-year contract to implement the Containerchain Terminal Solution, consisting of its notifications vehicle booking system and eGate/Driver...
Global groups collaborate on better container safety
FIVE industry groups and associations are co-operating on a range of activities to further the adoption and implementation of crucial safety practices throughout the global supply...
McCormack backs shippers on access fees, but …
DEPUTY prime minister Michael McCormack has expressed support for shippers’ efforts to challenge stevedores’ access fees but re-iterated review and regulation is a state, not...
APSA elects its first female chair
MANILDRA Group global logistics manager Olga Harriton has been elected as the first female chairperson of the Australian Peak Shippers Association. Ms Harriton was elected at the...
Port of Tauranga results show resilience
PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, has reported group net profit after tax of $90m on 24.8m tonnes of trade. Despite the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19...
Wharfies to hit Patrick with IR action
WHARFIES at Patrick Terminals have voted to take protection industrial action. The Maritime Union has told Patrick of protected industrial action at its container terminals for an...
Inland rail environmental feedback sought
NORTH West New South Wales residents are encouraged to have their say on a key part of the Inland Rail project, the North Star to Border leg. This is via the release of the...
Government calls for freight route feedback
THE Australian government has caled on freight operators to help improve vital freight routes by providing feedback on local government infrastructure assets. Assistant Minister...
Qantas workers stage protests (with video)
MEMBERS of the Transport Workers Union have staged protests at the major airports in Sydney and Adelaide, angry at what they say is “axing and outsourcing of their jobs”. The...
Blockchain to give Aussie dairy competitive edge
MINISTER for agriculture David Littleproud has announced the first phase of a Blockchain and Traceability Framework for Australian dairy farmers. The project delivers on an...
COVID-19 and the impact upon global trade
A NEW “information note” published by the WTO Secretariat highlights how trade in goods and services has been affected by border closures and travel restrictions linked to the...
VIDEO: Richard White talks of “goods-led recovery”
WISETECH founder and chief executive believes the closure of pubs, clubs and public events has provided many people with the discretionary income to fuel economic recovery. Mr...
Wiseway announces financial year results
A STRATEGY of diversification has contributed to a solid performance in the 2019-20 financial year, Wiseway chief executive Roger Tong believes. Results just released showed:...
Maersk among investors in Aussie logistics start-up
INTERNATIONAL shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk and financiers Global Founders Capital have stumped up $2.8m in “seed funding” with Sydney logistics start-up Loadsmile. The...
