MUA and Global Compact launch tool to tackle modern slavery in supply chains
THE MARITIME Union of Australia and the UN Global Compact Network Australia have launched a publication urging businesses to address modern slavery risks in their supply chains....
More Inland Rail work underway in Victoria
WORK is now underway at Inland Rail sites in Glenrowan and Wangaratta in Victoria. Early works have begun at the Victorian worksites, and major construction is scheduled to...
Two maritime unions call on taskforce to urgently address training
TWO maritime unions are urging the Strategic Fleet Taskforce to address training as an urgent priority, arguing that 60 deck and 60 engineering students should begin training as...
Review prompts changes at Infrastructure Australia
A REVIEW of Infrastructure Australia has concluded, and the government has considered its findings. The government commissioned a review of Infrastructure Australia in July, led...
Air cargo strengthens airlines in 2022, braces for pressure in 2023
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association expects airlines to post billions in losses for 2022 but highlighted the strength of the air cargo industry. IATA expects airline net...
Rail investment to average $14.4 billion in coming years, study shows
INVESTMENT in rail construction and maintenance in Australia is expected to average $14.4 billion per year over the next five years according to a new report. The forecast figure...
Road research organisation to expand into ports and rail
THE AUSTRALIAN Road Research Board (ARRB) is officially extending its research and expertise into the ports space, with the launch of the National Transport Research Organisation...
Logistics company to receive $20 million for electric truck fleet
LOGISTICS company Team Global Express is to receive more than $20 million in funding for 60 new electric trucks. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) committed $20.1...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 26
THE Queensland government launched a $21 million grants program this week. The Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs Program is intended to stimulate investment in the state's maritime...
Port of Brisbane's economic contribution set to rise
PORT of Brisbane and its supply chain contributed around $7.8 billion to the Queensland economy in the 2022 financial year, new research has found. Port of Brisbane commissioned a...
Air cargo capacity and demand down ahead of peak-season boost
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association has reported its first year-on-year air cargo capacity contraction since April 2022. IATA’s data for October 2022 indicates capacity...
Changes to Southeast Asia shipping service
SWIRE Shipping is planning to upgrade its Southeast Asia (SEA) shipping service this month. The upgraded SEA service is scheduled to commence in mid-December with containership...
Container shipping market on track to normalisation, analyst says
THE LATEST shipping market overview and outlook from BIMCO indicates the container market is on track to normalisation. Shipping association BIMCO publishes shipping market...
Maersk and IBM to discontinue TradeLens
MAERSK and IBM are discontinuing global trade platform TradeLens. Technology corporation IBM and Maersk division GTD Solution developed the blockchain-enabled platform in 2018. By...
UNCTAD calls for greater investment in ports and shipping
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development is calling for greater investment in ports, shipping fleets and landside logistics. UNCTAD explored issues in the maritime...
