COMMENTARY: COVID-19 - trends, innovation and productivity opportunities
AUSTRALIA is an island nation and our ports act as a gateway to the world, facilitating the daily trade of everyday goods, food and beverages, and critical supplies into our...
Changes announced to Victorian ministry
THE state government of Victoria has announced changes, with three new members of Cabinet beng sworn in. Natalie Hutchins, Shaun Leane and Danny Pearson are joining the ministry....
Industry bodies call on Victorian operators to stick to access permit conditions
THE National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and Victorian Transport Association have jointly called on oversize overmass and PBS operators to ensure they are meeting their access permit...
VIDEO: Newcastle box port in action
PORT of Newcastle has released a digital composition showing how a box port in the Hunter might look and operate. A website containing the footage, as well as arguments supporting...
Transport operators respond to VTA bushfire container calls
MORE than 20 shipping containers are set to be transported to Victoria’s Gippsland and the state’s north-east as part of a Victorian Transport Association effort to support...
BluJay teams up with Raven
SUPPLY chain and software services provider, BluJay Solutions, has announced a partnership with Raven Logistics, a railroad logistics management company. “Raven partnered with...
Singapore Airlines Toowoomba flight a boost for beef and vegie exporters
THE first flight to Singapore from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport this week is set to benefit local producers of beef and vegetables. Queensland Premier and trade minister Annastacia...
Sea Swift defends IR approach in wake of union criticism
CAIRNS-based coastal shipping company Sea Swift says its wants to retain as many jobs as possible despite tough economic conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Human Rights at Sea denounces ITF’s ‘enough is enough’ call
THE issuing of the ‘enough is enough’ call to action by the International Transport Workers’ Federation on 15 June has been criticised by not-for-profit organisation Human Rights...
Fortescue’s record shipments in March quarter
MINING company Fortescue Metals Group has reported record shipments of iron ore during the 2020 financial year March quarter, defying any possible impact from coronavirus. In...
U-Freight charters Russian aircraft to deliver PPE
THE U-Freight Group chartered an Aeroflot passenger aircraft, which had been reconfigured to handle freight only, to airfreight more than 2,000 cartons of urgently needed personal...
Focus on deregulation praised by Logistics Council
A COMMITMENT by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to focus the federal government’s Deregulation Taskforce on Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery has been praised by the Australian...
Inspection recommendation following freight train derailment
RAIL infrastructure managers should ensure effective inspection techniques, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says, following an investigation into a freight train...
Mechanical issues delay Maersk Semarang
MAERSK Line has confirmed mechanical issues are behind delays in the sailing of Maersk Semarang, a container ship currently at Port Botany. Maersk Semarang (IMO 9330070) is a...
Directions order issued to APL England owners
OWNERS of the APL England have been issued with a direction from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority ordering them to search for missing containers. As reported in Daily...
