COP28 freight forwarding and logistics partner announced
COP28 has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as the official logistics partner at the global 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. From November 30 until December 12, the event is...
Heavy vehicle detour restrictions announced for Melb West Gate Tunnel project
MELBOURNE’S West Gate Tunnel Project has announced the heavy vehicle detour requirements, which Container Transport Alliance Australia calls a “significant win” for the container...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 65
THE VEHICLE carrier Kariyushi Leader lost steering in Bass Strait this past week, and difficult weather conditions hampered emergency towage operations....
Police call for public assistance in air cargo meth mystery
AUTHORITIES are calling for public assistance after intercepting 312 kilograms of liquid meth bound for Melbourne in air cargo. In July this year US authorities at Los Angeles...
Ports Australia BizOps conference kicks off in Geelong
THE PORT city of Geelong hosted leaders from ports around the country this week for the Ports Australia Business and Operations Conference. The biennial event, known to many as...
Southern Ports partners with Crime Stoppers to disrupt drug trade
SOUTHERN Ports has partnered with Crime Stoppers to encourage disruption of the illicit drug trade. Under the partnership, Southern Ports plans to share information with Crime...
ABF border blitz targets Port of Townsville
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force was at Port of Townsville last week for what it called a “border blitz” aimed at pushing back against potential criminal activity in the supply chain....
Men charged over meth in mattresses
THREE men have been charged over the importation of almost 90 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in five shipments of futons into Sydney. They were arrested as part of a...
Sugar and grain exports surge at QLD port
TOTAL annual trade at the Port of Mackay dipped slightly in 2022/23, but the port experienced a surge in sugar and grain exports in that period. The multi-cargo port handled 3.51...
Indonesia lifts ban on live cattle exports from Australia
INDONESIA has agreed to lift its restrictions on live cattle and buffalo exports from Australia with immediate effect. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on 9...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 64
IN the news this week, the MUA applied to the Fair Work Commission to be able to carry out protected industrial action in the just-started enterprise bargaining agreement...
C-suite appointment at logistics giant
INTERNATIONAL logistics giant Geodis has appointed Xavier Avrard as chief strategy officer. He will be a member of the broup’s management board, under the chairmanship of Geodis...
Zim enters operational agreement with MSC
ZIM has entered a new operational co-operation agreement with MSC on several trade routes, including services that call Australian ports. The agreement follows an announcement...
Parliament passes bill to simplify exports
THE AUSTRALIAN Parliament has passed an amendment bill that aims to simplify administrative processes for exporters. The Export Control Amendment (Streamlining Administrative...
Trade alliance launches declaration on universal eBL
THE FUTURE International Trade Alliance has launched a declaration that aims to promote the adoption of the electronic bill of lading. The FIT Alliance was formed in 2022 to...
