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CargoWise and WorldWide Alliance expand data integration
THE WorldWide Alliance (WWA), a network of the world’s leading NVOCCs providing less-than-container-load cargo solutions, and WiseTech Global, have further expanded their...
Investment in global expansion delivers for Wiseway
AUSTRALIAN integrated freight and logistics operator Wiseway has reported an 11.8% growth in revenue in the first half of financial year 2022, compared to the previous...
Missiles hit ships in Black Sea
IMPACTS of the Russia-Ukraine conflict have overflowed into the maritime industry; some merchant ships have been struck by bombs and missiles and another seized under sanctions....
Agreement signed with Mid West Ports for vanadium project
MINING company Australian Vanadium Limited has announced an agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the future use of facilities and services at Geraldton Port for its...
Port of Tauranga improves performance in first half
THE PORT of Tauranga has reported an increase in profits for the first six months of the 2022 financial year as it deals with ongoing cargo volume volatility. Group net profit...
Queensland floods cause havoc at Port of Brisbane
SEVERE rainfall and flooding in South East Queensland over the past week has disrupted operations at the Port of Brisbane. Several days of intense rainfall damaged properties and...
Ukraine under fire: Russian invasion triggers sanctions, evacuations, and supply disruptions
LESS than 24 hours after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has triggered a wave of international sanctions and has crippled freight services in the region. The...
BIC and FIATA join Cargo Integrity Group
THE original five partners of the Cargo Integrity Group have welcomed the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders...
National Intermodal Corporation a blow to the private sector: Scurrah
PACIFIC National has denounced the establishment of the National Intermodal Corporation, suggesting the government’s investment in the interstate rail freight network is...
Supply chain depends on Russian and Ukrainian seafarers, ICS says
THE International Chamber of Shipping has warned hindering the movements of Russian and Ukrainian seafarers may result in supply-chain disruptions. The warning follows Russia’s...
PIL launches China to East Africa service
PACIFIC International Lines has announced the launch of two weekly direct services designed to enhance its China to East Africa service – known as EAS and EA3. “This will allow...
Increasing revenue and increasing costs in Qube’s half-year results
QUBE Holdings reported a dip of 2.6% in profit to $56.3 million (NPAT) for the first half of the 2022 financial year. At the same time, the company reported a 26.7% increase in...
New National Intermodal Corporation to support Inland Rail
THE Australian government has announced the establishment of the National Intermodal Corporation to support the Inland Rail project. National Intermodal will facilitate the...
Maersk to strike deal with Air France-KLM on sustainable aviation fuel
A.P. MOLLER – Maersk has announced it would sign an agreement with Air France-KLM to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help reduce net emissions in the aviation...
Free freight advisory services for Tassie businesses
THE Tasmanian government has launched a free service that aims to help businesses in the state export goods more effectively. A statement from Tasmanian minister for trade Guy...
