Freight exempt as Queensland closes its border
QUEENSLAND has shut its border but freight movement will be one of the essential services allowed to continue unimpeded, the state government says. From midnight on Wednesday, the...
Wharfies join fight against coronavirus
MARITIME Union of Australia west coast branch secretary Christy Cain says maritime workers are committed to working with the West Australian government, employers, and industry...
MSC Australia announces “business continuity” plan
MSC Australia has announced steps, globally and locally, to protect staff and business operations during the coronavirus pandemic. All MSC Australian offices are to remain open...
Address China freight backlog, says Jackson Meyer
A LARGE backlog of freight has occurred in China with challenges in how it is now cleared out, according to Verus Global group CEO and director Jackson Meyer. Mr Meyer was...
ABF signs MOU with Singapore
SUPPORTING efforts to make trade digital is the aim of a memorandum of understanding between the Australian Border Force and the Singapore government. Australian Border Force...
ALC applauds NSW move on curfews
THE Australian Logistics Council has applauded the decision of the NSW government to override curfews preventing night-time deliveries and loading dock use during the coronavirus...
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...
