VIDEO OF THE WEEK: MSC Isabella docks at Xiamen
FOOTAGE of one of the world’s largest container ship, MSC Irabella, has been posted on YouTube. The IIsabella (IMO 9839272) is flagged in Panama and was launched last year. It has...
VTA stresses need for “exceptional hygiene”
THE VICTORIAN Transport Association has reminded members and every transport operator and business that works in freight and logistics to practice “exceptional hygiene” in order...
CBFCA cancels upcoming regional forums
IN line with government advice, the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia has issued an update on its plans for upcoming industry events. “The health and well being...
Freight to be unimpeded by Tassie border measures
TOUGH new measures aimed at halting the spread of coronavirus into Tasmania should have minimal impact upon trade, industry says. Premier Peter Gutwein has announced the “toughest...
Truck curfews lifted in Victoria to create greater heavy vehicle access
THE Victorian government has lifted curfews on heavy vehicles throughout the state in an effort to help overcome coronavirus-related supply shortages. Demand for household goods...
Toll reports progress on Webb Dock deal
TOLL Group has reported reaching an “in-principle” agreement with the Maritime Union regarding a new deal for workers employed at Webb Dock. A dispute over the terms of a new...
SAL raises alarm over Queensland coronavirus conditions
TIGHT new conditions for commercial ships entering Queensland ports have led to concerns they may impede the delay of crucial supplies. Maritime Safety Queensland this week banned...
Queensland brings in new laws so supermarkets can re-stock around the clock
CHANGES have been announced by the Queensland government to help ensure supermarkets stay stocked to deal with unprecedented demand for groceries. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
VTA urges patience as supply chains respond to record demand
THE CEO of the peak industry group representing freight and logistics operators has urged patience from shoppers as transport operators nationally work overtime to help...
MV Pamela visits Melbourne
LAST weekend the vessel MSC Pamela arrived at Patrick Terminals, East Swanson Dock, Melbourne. With 9,200 TEU capacity, the Panama-flagged Pamela (IMO 9290531) is one of the...
Relief package for Australian aviation industry
THE package involves the refunding and ongoing waiving of a range government charges on the industry including aviation fuel excise, airservices charges on domestic airline...
NSW announces $2.3bn economic stimulus
THE New South Wales government has announced a $2.3bn economic stimulus and health package in the face of the coronavirus. This package provides $700m in extra health funding and...
Transhipment vessel to boost Eyre Peninsula grain trade
A PROJECT aimed at giving South Australian farmers a new way of shipping grain to global markets is closer after the delivery of a transhipment vessel. The purpose-built...
New funding for bridges and heavy vehicle safety
COMMUNITIES affected by the recent bushfires will be assessed as a priority under Round 5 of the federal government’s Bridges Renewal Program and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle...
Supply chain disruption set to hurt manufacturing
DISRUPTION to national supply chains, firstly from bushfires and then from coronavirus, is hurting the national manufacturing sector, the Australia Chamber of Commerce and...
