DPWA’s Adam joins ALC board
ANDREW Adam, DP World Australia CEO, has been appointed a member of the Australian Logistics Council Board of Directors. Mr Adam brings more than 20 years of experience in the...
Barge for salvage operation arrives at Devonport
THE 55-metre-long receiving barge Intan arrived at the Port of Devonport this week ahead of the removal works for the York Cove and Campbell Cove tugs from the Mersey River. The...
Transport minister breaks down progress and outlook of shipping industry
DESPITE headwinds over the past two years the Australian shipping industry should be proud of its achievements, according to NSW transport minister David Elliott. Mr Elliott...
NZ government funding aims to revitalise Kiwi coastal shipping
THE New Zealand government has committed NZ$30 million to boost the country’s coastal shipping capacity. The government said the funds would “improve domestic shipping services,...
Aurizon buys 10 locomotives to be deployed in WA and NSW
AURIZON is rolling out 10 new heavy-haul locomotives to meet growth in demand for hauling commodities such as copper, lead, zinc and grain. The 10 locomotives represent an...
Big issues raised at ALC forum in Sydney
LEADERS from the Australian logistics industry gathered on Wednesday to thrash out what the country’s supply chain will look like over the next two decades. The theme of the...
DHL launches three transport hubs in regional NZ
DHL Supply Chain has announced the launch of three new transport hubs in New Zealand to improve service to regional areas on the North Island. Located in Whangarei, Tauranga and...
Pacific National welcomes Labor's oversight of Inland Rail
THE incoming Labor government’s stated commitment to getting the Inland Rail back on track has been received with support the nation’s largest private rail freight operator. Prime...
Commissioner calls for stronger relationship between industry and ABF
AUSTRALIA’s chain integrity depends in part on a relationship between the forwarding and customs broking industry and the Australian Border Force, according to ABF Commissioner...
IFCBAA national conference talks borders, digitalisation and shipping
THE SECOND day of the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia national conference revolved around supply chain integrity, digitalisation and the...
VTA calls on new federal government to work towards genuine reform
IN congratulating the incoming federal government, the Victorian Transport Association called for renewal and transport industry participants to come together and attain genuine...
Aussie company moving ahead with hydrogen export vessels and port design
ASX-listed Provaris Energy has announced a package for a new compressed hydrogen carrier is expected to be complete in June, with approval for construction of the vessel expected...
IFCBAA national conference kicks off on the Gold Coast
FREIGHT and logistics professionals from across Australia met at the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia conference on Friday to explore pathways...
Funds pledged for proposed QLD inland port
IN the run-up to the federal election, to be held on Saturday, the National Party announced the Coalition government would provide $25 million towards the development of a new...
NSW Freight Transport Advisory Council members announced
THE NEW NSW Freight Transport Advisory Council has appointed 15 members and announced that it would be chaired by the former NSW minister for roads, maritime and freight Duncan...
