Kimberley Cotton Gin a game-changer for Port of Wyndham
THE LAUNCH this week of the Kimberley Cotton Gin will be a turning point for the Port of Wyndham. The state government says the cotton gin will create a new billion-dollar,...
Maersk raises expectations after strong 2Q
MAERSK has raised its full-year profit expectations after a second quarter that saw revenue growth of 2.8% and EBIT reaching USD 845 million. A.P. Moller-Maersk said that while...
ACFS in NewZealand breakthrough
THE TZANEROS family’s ACFS Port Logistics has completed a major expansion in the New Zealand market with the acquisition of three businesses from the Coda Group. The takeover of...
Grain exporter responds to EU regulations with biofuel voyages
GRAIN Co-Operative CBH has completed its first eight voyages to Europe using biofuel, in partnership with global shipping companies Norden and Oldendorff. The West Australian...
MIT gears up with more RMGs
ANOTHER shipment of rail-mounted gantries for the Melbourne Intermodal Terminal at Somerton arrived in Melbourne at the weekend, just as erection of the first two units was...
Transport company XL Express to be liquidated
TRUCKING company XL Express is to be liquidated. A notice to liquidate the various arms of the business has been added to the ASIC website. The Brisbane-based company placed...
Ernst & Young to provide advice on WA government rail buy back
ERNST & Young (EY) Perth has won a $1.7 million contract to advise the West Australian government on its plan to take back control of the state’s freight rail system. EY will...
Decarbonisation focus of Victorian freight plan
AN $8 million Freight Sector Innovation Fund, to to assist small and medium heavy vehicle operators trial and transition to low-emission equipment, is a centrepiece of the state...
Queensland searching for direct export paths from ports
A SERIES of Queensland round tables aims to tackle supply chain challenges to boost exports from the state. The state government is bringing together local producers and global...
Supply chain workforce needs a boost
A WHOLE of government approach is crucial as the logistics industry seeks to overcome skilled labour shortages, Phillip Parsons says. Mr Parsons is the director of logistics for...
B&H makes CCO appointment
AEROSPACE logistics business B&H Worldwide has appointed Australian Matthew Warrington as its new chief commercial officer. According to the company, Mr Warrington brings to B&H...
CTAA congestion warning in wake of Fremantle bridge closure
THE CONTAINER Transport Alliance is warning transport operators to expect major traffic congestion at the Port of Fremantle with the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge for up...
Flood warnings missed the train
AN AURIZON intermodal train that derailed in floodwaters near Traveston, Queensland in early 2022 was a victim of an ineffective warning communication system, the Australian...
Team bullish in a bearish market
LOGISTICS giant Team Global Express (TGE), has announced financial results for the 2025 financial year, referring to “a solid performance” in a tough market. Highlights were...
Logistics software developer’s $2.1 billion acquisition of e2open
SOFTWARE developer for the logistics industry WiseTech Global has completed its acquisition of US-based e2open Parent Holdings Inc. E2open is a supplier of cloud-based trade and...
