Port of Newcastle powers up with NSW battery storage first
THE PORT of Newcastle has become the first port in NSW approved to store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries safely at its Mayfield Multipurpose Terminal, adding to its role in...
Authorities seeking assistance after Port Botany cocaine seizure
AUTHORITIES are seeking public information after 534kg of cocaine was found concealed in a shipping container at Port Botany earlier this week [13 July]. Australian Border Force...
Authorities seize prohibited weapons at Port Botany
AUSTRALIAN Border Force (ABF) officers have seized 426 illicit weapons allegedly concealed in three shipping containers intercepted at Port Botany. The containers, which...
Cargo trial flights begin at WSI airport
WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s Cargo Precinct trial flights have begun, with the first freighter arriving on Monday (13/7) ahead of the hub’s formal...
Safety risks highlighted as regulator suspends rail freight operator
A DECISION to suspend the accreditation of Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) was based around safety concerns, the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) says. In a...
Texel Air signs on to Western Sydney International
TEXEL Air Australasia has signed on to operate charter air cargo services from the soon to be opened Western Sydney International (WSI) airport’s 24-hour cargo precinct with the...
Dragons and drums herald COSCO’s ‘Goldlead’ Sydney opening
A GRAND new logistics facility in the Sydney suburb of Banksmeadow has been hailed as an important step towards greater resilience in the Australian supply chain. The new facility...
Drug charges for men alleged to hide meth in painted container
TWO MEXICAN nationals have been charged over the alleged import of $185 million worth of methamphetamine in a shipping container brought into Sydney. An investigation began...
July opening date set for WSI airport cargo precinct
JULY 26 has been set as the official opening date for the Western Sydney Airport integrated cargo precinct, a project expected to be a boon for both importers and exporters....
Marika Calfas gets King's Birthday gong
NSW Ports chief executive Marika Calfas has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List General Division. Ms Calfas was...
Giant cranes arrive at Hutchison Sydney
HUTCHISON Ports Sydney has this week welcomed the arrival of two giant new Quay Cranes to its ;Port Botany container terminal. According to Hutchison, these cranes are built to...
Rail project leader reappointed to two boards
ERIN Flaherty, who has overseen some of Australia’s most significant rail projects, has been reappointed as a non–executive director (NED) and board chair for the National...
Bees, bats, organic foods benefit from NSW Ports grants
LOCAL schools, sporting clubs and a program designed to help local residents build practical skills in growing food, reducing waste, and making healthy, affordable food choices...
Mission to Seafarers Sydney announces team for the year ahead
THE Mission to Seafarers Sydney held its annual meeting this week, “with strong attendance” and what was described as “a shared sense of purpose” for 2026-27. Chair Rob Dunn...
Zero emission truck trial hailed 'a permanent breath of fresh air'
THE Zero Emission Heavy Vehicle (ZEHV) access trial is set to become permanent this month, in what has been hailed as a win for truckies and the environment. Transport for NSW...
