Australia and Singapore to develop green, digital shipping corridor
AUSTRALIA and Singapore plan to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between the two countries by the end of 2025. The announcement follows the eighth...
Team Global Express announces new NZ CEO
TEAM Global Express has announced Stewart Smith as its new chief executive officer for the company in New Zealand. Mr Smith joins Team Global Express with more than 30 years’...
NPDL US service to expand trans-Tasman opportunities
NEPTUNE Pacific Direct Line is launching a liner service to the South Pacific from the US west coast, opening transhipment opportunities to Australia. NPDL said the new WCUSA...
Air cargo capacity passes pre-Covid levels in April
GLOBAL air cargo capacity has surpassed pre-Covid levels for the first time in three years, data from the International Air Transport Association shows. The latest monthly data...
Work begins on Aurizon's zero-emissions freight locomotive
AURIZON has contracted Progress Rail to build what it claims will be the first zero-emissions capable freight locomotive constructed in Australia. Rail freight operator Aurizon...
New transport hub opens in NZ
DHL Supply Chain has opened a new regional transport hub in Hamilton, on New Zealand's North Island. The logistics business expects the hub to improve final-mile delivery...
Ore train collision highlights need to follow rules: ATSB
AN INVESTIGATION into an ore train collision in Weipa has highlighted the importance of following published rules and procedures. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau on...
Aussie program to create supply-chain talent pipeline
A NEW project in Victoria is aiming to build a supply-chain recruitment pipeline for women and young people. Deakin University researchers are working with the Geelong Region...
Change in local leadership at DHL Global Forwarding
DHL Global Forwarding announced Niki Frank would step in to the role of CEO for DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. The move comes after the current CEO, Kelvin Leung, announced...
Provaris study makes case for hydrogen compression
A REPORT from ASX-listed energy company Provaris suggests compression is the most cost-effective option for transporting hydrogen by sea. The Hydrogen Transport Comparison Report...
SCT denounces recommendation for QLD Inland Rail site
TRANSPORT and logistics company SCT has criticised a recommendation that would reduce Bromelton’s participation in the Inland Rail project. Bromelton is a rural locality in South...
Visibility the key driver for ACFS Connect
ACFS Port Logistics (“ACFS”) has a long-standing history of innovating in the area of container logistics since its humble beginnings in 2005. Over the years it has transitioned...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 48
IN the news this week: The containership Shiling lost power off the coast of New Zealand and was towed to safety, but it has yet to be towed to a port for repairs. And also,...
VertomCory acquires Monson Agencies
LOGISTICS and shipping agency group VertomCory has acquired Australian Monson Agencies from Five V Capital. VertomCory said through the purchase, it is expanding its global...
Industry talks biosecurity, budget and ports at IFCBAA conference
THE IFCBAA National Conference 2023 was a platform for vibrant discussion and some tough questions from the industry. The annual International Forwarders & Customs Brokers...
