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...
Scurrah joins Australasian Rail Association board
PACIFIC National managing director and CEO Paul Scurrah has joined the Australasian Railway Association board as a general director. Mr Scurrah’s board appointment comes as the...
International Day for Women in Maritime 2023
TODAY is the second annual International Day for Women in Maritime, a day to celebrate women in the industry and raise the profile of women in maritime. The International Maritime...
The ALC Supply Chain Summit 2023
SUPPLY chain leaders and government representatives met in Brisbane this week to get to the bottom of some of the greatest industry pressures in 2023 and forge a way forward....
Govt to create national maritime emissions action plan
THE AUSTRALIAN government has announced plans to develop a Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan. The plan is to chart a practical green transition for the maritime...
New timber cranes boost efficiency in NZ ports
SIX mobile harbour cranes equipped with specialised motorised timber grabs have increased turnover at ports of Tauranga and Gisborne by 35%, according to manufacturer Liebherr....
Frequency upgrade on trans-Tasman service
ZIM is doubling the frequency of Port Chalmers calls on its New Zealand to Australia (N2A) shipping service. Zim launched the trans-Tasman service in April 2021. Zim introduced a...
Transport minister to address maritime emissions reduction at global meeting
THE AUSTRALIAN government is participating in a global transportation meeting to discuss emissions reduction strategies in maritime, freight, rail and heavy vehicle sectors....
Hapag-Lloyd Q1 results down across the board
HAPAG-Lloyd has posted declines in revenue, freight rates and volumes for the first quarter of 2023. The company concluded the first quarter with an EBITDA of US$2.4 billion, down...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 47
THE FEDERAL budget announced this past week contained significant increases in funding for biosecurity. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hX2H0ekzZwmUymhJUu2L9?si=075543eb27db4a91...
Sydney man sentenced for air freight meth haul
A SYDNEY man has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for his role in a plan to import 100 kilograms of meth into Australia in air cargo. The drugs were intercepted in Canada; the...
