Air services company moves to cloud-based solution
AIR Menzies International says it is has moved to provide a better customer experience through moving its operations to BluJay’s cloud for core business units. The new platform,...
Week of stoppages at DPWA terminals
DPWA terminals across Australia are being hit with stoppages this week, as part of protected action by the Maritime Union division of the CFMMEU. The union and the company are...
Call for nominations ahead of 24th Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
THE call is out for nominations ahead of the 24th annual Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards on 14 November. The event is to be held at Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins...
Increased productivity needed, as transport costs rise
RISING costs for transport operators need to be offset by greater productivity and efficiency at wharves and empty container depots, Container Transport Alliance director Neil...
Focus on heavy vehicle safety welcomed by NatRoad
THE National Road Transport Association has lodged a submission with the Productivity Commission supporting the Commission's investigation into the industry safety. The PC is due...
Napier promotes share offer to Hawke’s Bay locals
AN INITIAL public offer in Napier Port has been hailed as a winner for residents of Hawke’s Bay residents and non-resident ratepayers. Under the proposed terms of the IPO,...
Report examines semi and fully automated ports
A NEW report from international ratings' agency Moody's says automated terminals have 40% to 70% lower labour requirements, but credit risks remain with concerns over capital...
Kalmar partners to develop faster wireless network
WATERFRONT equipment specialist Kalmar and Finnish tech company Ukkoverkot have signed a two-year cooperation agreement with Nokia to design, build and operate a private LTE...
Artificial intelligence to create port jobs: analyst
GLOBAL trends towards the use of artificial intelligence are likely to generate jobs in the ports sphere, a conference in Townsville has heard. Peter Creeden, director of MPC...
Qube makes play for Chalmers
QUBE has announced a takeover bid for fellow logistics business, Chalmers Limited, a move already supported publicly by the latter’s chairman. The proposal values Chalmers shares...
Queensland move on permits to boost freight productivity
THE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council has called “sensible” reforms to extend permit durations for Class 1 Oversize Overmass vehicles to 12 months. “This will improve the efficiency of...
Queensland transport minister pushes coastal shipping reform
A STATE parliamentary inquiry is considering reform for coastal shipping in the Queensland context, transport minister Mark Bailey says. Speaking at the Australian Potts Business...
Napier Port welcomes IPO approval
NAPIER Port in New Zealand has welcomed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s decision this week to support an initial public offer of shares in the port’s holding company. Hawke’s Bay...
Container trial sowing seeds for the future of refrigerated exports
A REFRIGERATED sea container trial with specialty melons will run for three weeks at the Port of Townsville. It will provide primary information on optimal harvest time and shelf...
ASCI calls for state chapter presidents
AFTER announcing a new chapter president in New South Wales recently, the Australasian Supply Chain Institute is now seeking leaders in other states, namely Victoria, Queensland...
