Presentations focus on Melbourne’s maritime journey
A PUBLIC discussion organised by the Association for Waterborne Infrastructure (PIANC) has heard about the origins of the Port of Melbourne and the changing roles of marine pilots...
Green Triangle plan needs funding and delivery dates, ALC says
THE GOVERNMENTS of Victoria and South Australia need to provide a construction timetable for Green Triangle Freight Action Plan announced this week, the Australian Logistics...
Victoria, South Australia work on joint freight plan
A REFRESHED Green Triangle Freight Action Plan has been jointly developed by the governments of Victoria and South Australia to map out the next five years of overlapping freight...
Ports praised for GRESB sustainability efforts
KEY Australian ports in Victoria and New South Wales have been praised for their efforts towards sustainability, as part of the 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment....
Simon Ormsby to speak at ICHCA lunch in Melbourne
CHIEF commercial officer of the National Intermodal Corporation, Simon Ormsby, is set to use an ICHCA Australia lunch this month to provide an update on progress with the...
Logistics interlock behind new Melbourne trade
A NEW-TO-MELBOURNE bulk trade in mineral sands has seen a first shipment despatched after a logistics challenge was met by Iluka Resources, Qube, Australian Amalgamated Terminals,...
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Victoria re-organises maritime functions
A CLARIFICATION of roles and responsibilities in state maritime administration has seen Ports Victoria become responsible for marine pilotage while Safe Transport Victoria moves...
Freight study to help with planning, minister says
VICTORIA more than retains its pole position in Australia’s freight network, according to the latest Container Logistics Chain Study released by the state’s Minister for Ports and...
Delays reported in car processing at Port of Melbourne
DELAYS have been reported in the handling of cars from ro-ro vessels in Melbourne as the brown marmorated stink bug season kicks into gear. According to the Department of...
Freight boost for Western Victoria as rail upgrade begins
A KEY western Victorian freight route is being strengthened with the first concrete sleepers arriving for the Maroona–Portland rail line, part of a $166 million upgrade. ARTC is...
Landside delays under the microscope at West Swanson
“SIGNIFICANT landside performance delays” at DPWA West Swanson terminal in Melbourne have prompted calls for improvement by one industry group. In a statement, the Container...
Bass Strait Freight takes on cow of a job
BRIDPORT, Tasmania-based Bass Strait Freight (BSF) has converted one of its two small ro-ros for full-time livestock use by fitting stock crates and pens. The 2022-built Matthew...
Inaugural air freight summit to launch at Avalon Airport
THE INAUGURAL Australian Air Freight Summit will launch at Avalon Australian International Airshow 2027, creating a dedicated national forum focused on the future of Australia’s...
Guidance sought for Port of Melbourne review
VICTORIA’s Essential Services Commission is seeking submissions from the public, users and other interested parties on how it should fulfil its new role reviewing Port of...
Steve Johnson headlines CTAA grand final lunch in Yarraville
FORMER Geelong star Steve Johnson was guest speaker at the annual Container Transport Alliance Australia club Grand Final Lunch last week. Held at the Yarraville Club in...
