ALC applauds government air freight assistance
THE Australian Logistics Council says the announcement a network of 15 air freight service providers and freight forwarders has been established by the federal government will...
Unions urge action over fuel stocks
A FALL in global oil prices is “a unique opportunity” for the Australian government to deliver fuel security, unions say. COVID-19 has drastically affected the price of global...
Woolworths ups delivery services to meet soaring demand
WOOLWORTHS will open up tens of thousands of extra weekly home delivery windows for its online customers from this week. The extra capacity will be fulfilled out of hundreds of...
DP World launches worldwide digital platforms
DP WORLD has launched online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight...
Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration
AIRLINE Virgin Australia has confirmed it has entered into voluntary administration. In a statement to the ASX, the airline said VA would help “recapitalise the business” and...
Senior appointment for freight company
FREIGHT and courier company CouriersPlease has appointed its first chief commercial offer to oversee the merge of the sales and marketing team and further align the company’s...
Pilots announce customer rebate
PORT Phillip Sea Pilots say they are offering a 10% rebate for ships boarded on or after 13 April. The rebate is to be applied to all outgoing invoices and is to be valid where...
Strategically located Omani port joins SEA-LNG
SOHAR Port and Freezone has become the first Middle Eastern port to join industry association SEA-LNG, to promote its investment in LNG bunkering facilities and the use of...
Constance calls for “restraint” on stevedoring charges
NEW South Wales transport and roads minister Andrew Constance has confirmed he has written to Port Botany stevedores regarding increases infrastructure or access charges. In a...
GraysOnline to clear assets from haulage company
AFTER more than 40 years in the business, the directors of Mackay Haulage, Angelo and Sam Sorbello, are retiring. As a result, their entire inventory of haulage equipment is to be...
Government stimulus measures: what you need to know
Here is a summary of the government’s latest stimulus measures related to individuals and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. $66.1bn Stimulus Package The federal...
Industry welcomes added air freight support
THE Australian Logistics Council has welcomed the Commonwealth government’s investment of an initial $165m to support the domestic air network during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief...
SAL backs calls to help commercial ship crew changeovers
SHIPPING Australia has backed calls by global transport bodies for governments to help the changeover of on-signing and off-signing crews on commercial cargo vessels. The...
COVID-19 committee formation key to ending Hutchison / union stoush
THE formation of a COVID-19 committee with workplace representatives was key to resolving a dispute at Port Botany between Hutchison Port Holdings and the Maritime Union. As was...
New crane moved into position at Port of Tauranga
THE Port of Tauranga's newest and largest container crane has been moved into position – its ninth ship-to-shore gantry crane. The crane arrived in parts from Ireland in...
