Industry group releases new IoT container standards
THE Digital Container Shipping Association’s standards for IoT containers have just been released, the first of their kind in the shipping industry. DCSA is a neutral, non-profit...
Logistics specialists to the fore in supplying Victoria with PPE
THE logistics skills of C.H. Robinson have come to the fore in helping supply the state of Victoria with personal protective equipment during the pandemic. Health Purchasing...
Newcastle appointments aimed at driving business growth
PROMINENT Australian infrastructure leaders Glenn Thornton and Paul Brown are to join Port of Newcastle’s executive team next week as the organisation begins what it says is “a...
Global LNG demand faces seasonal contraction
THE global liquefied natural gas industry is about to face its first seasonal demand contraction since 2012, with demand in northern summer 2020 expected to fall 2.7% or 3 million...
Expanded national road train network to unlock freight productivity
A NEW national road train notice will begin in eastern states of Australia to make improvements to cross-border travel and reduce requirements for access permits. Assistant...
Maritime and transport operators using anti-microbial shield
A NUMBER of airlines, transport and automotive companies, police and armed forces are using anti-microbial shield processes to protect against coronavirus. Australian...
Supply chain improvements a focus of Port of Melbourne study
A $1m industry study aimed at informing future decisions about freight and containerised trade in Victoria has been announced by the Port of Melbourne and the state government....
Containerchain payment terms re-extended during pandemic
CONTAINERCHAIN has announced a further extension to its three-month extended payment term scheme that was due to end on 31 May. The payment extensions were announced back in March...
Industry group advocates for the slashing of COAG
THE Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has heralded the replacement of the Council of Australian Governments with National Cabinet and the establishment of a National...
Impex changes name to Labourforce
IMPEX Personnel has announced it is changing its name to Labourforce Professional. In a statement, the business said the change was to “formally align the business with the rest...
TAPA warns of a significant spike in cargo thefts
CARGO owners and logistics providers must prepare to protect their supply chains from a projected spike in cargo thefts as coronavirus lockdowns begin to be lifted across the...
LF Logistics to build facility at Marsden Park
LOGOS is to develop a purpose-built circa 13,000-square-metre logistics facility for LF Logistics, at its Marsden Park Logistics Estate in western Sydney, extending its...
Big break bulk cargo departs Townsville for the Big Easy
SINGAPORE-flagged bulk carrier Fengtien (9690896) departed Port of Townsville recently carrying one of the largest break-bulk shipments of zinc ingots from the North Queensland...
Construction to start on Western Sydney Airport rail line
COMMITTEE for Sydney chief executive Gabriel Metcalf says a new rail line between Western Sydney Airport and the suburb of St Mary’s will be a welcome development. It was...
New South Wales OSOM permits transfer to NHVR portal
ALL permit applications in New South Wales for Class 1 Oversize and Overmass vehicles are now being processed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, providing a single point of...
