Port of Townsville to Mt Isa connection restored
THE Townsville – Mt Isa rail line is back in business following a two-week closure due to heavy flooding. A train left Townsville on Monday night after crews certified it was safe...
Victorian roads minister launches driver safety award
VICTORIAN roads and road safety minister Jaala Pulford has launched a new recognition program for the transport sector acknowledging and rewarding heavy vehicle operators and...
Capbreton goes green with all-electric passenger ferry
THE popular holiday destination of Capbreton on the Atlantic coast of France saw its first all-electric passenger ferry go into service last year, replacing an older...
Austal launches 109-metre catamaran ferry
THE vehicle-passenger ferry, made by Australian company Austal, is the largest aluminium vessel ever launched in the Philippines and the largest by volume ever constructed by...
New agreement between Kalmar and VICT
A NEW “parts care” agreement between Kalmar and Victoria International Container Terminal will, over the next three years, cover the availability of Kalmar genuine spare parts for...
Government appoints chair of Sydney freight terminal
MINISTER for finance Mathias Cormann and Minister for infrastructure Alan Tudge have jointly announced that the government has appointed Erin Flaherty as chair of the Moorebank...
Dip in global air cargo volumes
THE global air cargo market saw a 4% year-on-year decline in the four weeks to February 2, according to market intelligence from CLIVE Data Services. CLIVE’s analysis each month...
LINX looks to kick goals with AFLW deal
LINX Cargo Care Group has announced it has signed on as an official partner with the Australian Football League Women’s competition for the 2020 season. The season starts on...
Patrick announces landside charge hike
PATRICK Terminals has announced another round of landside charge hikes (previously infrastructure surcharges) and terminal ancillary charges following a review. According to...
Launch of service to address seafarer isolation
AN Australian-first initiative to provide a WIFI signal and internet access for visiting seafarers on ships visiting Australian ports called “Seafarer Connect” has been launched...
Former senior shipping executive Simon Aynsley joins Spectainer board
SPECTAINERS, a provider of specialised container solutions, has announced Simon Aynsley has joined its board of directors effective 4 February. Spectainer managing director...
New Australian pulley manufacturer and refurbisher sets up
NSW-based Brain Industries has launched its new range of custom designed conveyor pulleys including drive pulleys and non-drive pulleys. Brain’s managing director, Gillian...
FedEx changes to benefit trans-Tasman customers
FEDEX Express, a subsidiary of FedEx express transportation company, has enhanced its service in the trans-Tasman lane to strengthen its customer offerings. FedEx customers will...
Works starts on new wharf for Hawke’s Bay
A ground-breaking and blessing ceremony has marked the beginning of construction of a new 350-metre-long wharf for Hawke’s Bay, a main export gateway. A karakia was performed at...
DHL moves to expand online booking service for ocean transport
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced it is expanding its instant online quotation and booking service to DHL Ocean...
