Supply chain investment required for battery metals sector to meet climate targets
THE battery raw materials supply chain requires increased investment during the next 10 years in order to meet climate targets, according to a new report from commercial...
Plan for bigger ships, say ANL execs
SENIOR figures at ANL have issued a call for Australia to do more to prepare for the advent of bigger ships. In a recent statement, the company said ships around the world had...
Free trade benefits for agriculture highlighted
THE importance of free trade agreements to Australia’s agricultural exports has been highlighted in a new report. The report, entitled Stocktake of Free Trade, was authored by the...
Allow crew changes, insists IMO secretary-general
IN A statement issued ahead of the General Assembly of the United Nations, the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization has called on governments to take swift...
Japan halts search for Gulf Livestock 1 survivors (with video)
THE Japanese Coast Guard has suspended its search for 40 missing sailors who were on board a live export ship believed to have sunk in the East China Sea, the ABC has reported. It...
Human Rights at Sea arbitration website goes live
UK-BASED independent charity Human Rights at Sea and the Paris-based arbitration practice of global law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP have created a new website: www.hrasarb.com....
More inbound freight rate rises from Asia, Europe
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company is the latest carrier to announce rate changes, with increases for all container cargoes from Asia to Australia and New Zealand. From 1 October...
Study calls for immediate COVID-19 vaccine delivery planning
LOGISTICS and supply chain specialist DHL has released a study, developed with McKinsey & Company, on securing a stable supply chain for vaccines and medical goods during COVID-19...
Seafarers recognised on Merchant Navy Day
THE significant and invaluable contribution merchant seafarers make to Australia’s economy and society, both during wartime and at peace, is being recognised today on Merchant...
Cattle ship missing in typhoon off Japan
A LIVESTOCK carrier regularly trading from Australia is believed to have capsized in a typhoon off Japan during a voyage from Napier, NZ with cattle. The 2002-built Gulf Livestock...
BMSB season commences with bugs in the system
THE Freight & Trade Alliance has provided advice on an issue being experienced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as the brown marmorated stink bug season...
Locals await fate after global Maersk shake-up
MAERSK is embarking on a massive global re-organisation that will see two historic group brands disappear, greater consolidation of back-office services and, according to overseas...
Urgent actions to address invasive pest
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will commence the first phase of its plan to combat the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on 3 September. The Freight &...
Ports of Auckland to implement Containerchain solution
PORTS of Auckland, has signed a 10-year contract to implement the Containerchain Terminal Solution, consisting of its notifications vehicle booking system and eGate/Driver...
Worker dies in Auckland port accident
MARITIME NZ is investigating the death of a port worker, crushed by a container during cargo operations in the port of Auckland early on Sunday morning (30 August). Emergency...
