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“DECARBONISATION is a team sport.” That was the observation of Heather Bone, director of sustainability and chair of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, addressing Informa’s Rail Freight Conference …

INNOVATIVE ways to apply data and artificial intelligence to improve productivity in freight was a central theme at the Container Transport Alliance Australia’s inaugural LOGTECH Conference. Posted by Caroline Tung …

INNOVATIVE ways to apply data and artificial intelligence to improve productivity in freight was a central theme at the Container Transport Alliance Australia’s inaugural LOGTECH Conference. The national conference began …

INCAT HAS SUCCESSFULLY completed one of the most complex maritime operations ever undertaken in Tasmania, with Hull 096 now loaded aboard the heavylift vessel Black Marlin ahead of its voyage …

CHRISTCHURCH City Holdings, the investment arm of Christchurch City Council, has knocked back a proposal by DP World and local interests to invest in and manage the port of Lyttelton. …

“DECARBONISATION is a team sport.” That was the observation of Heather Bone, director of sustainability and chair of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, addressing Informa’s Rail Freight Conference …

MORE than 700 executives from around the world have already signed up to attend Pilbara Ports 2026 Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum in Perth in October. The two-day forum has …

UNIIONISED workers at BHP’s Port Hedland operations are preparing for a new round of industrial action next week, with a 24‑hour ship‑loading ban on 8 August to be followed by …

BULK vessel BBC Uranus (IMO 9947768) has joined Chris Hemsworth in starring in filming of the new Netflix movie Extraction 3 at Port Kembla. Port Authority of New South Wales …

A PANEL on trade in the South East Asia region has heard that free trade agreements remain relevant, even in an increasingly bipolar global environment. The panel session, part of …

THIS week has been a tough one, with a winter cold settling in and making me appreciate something I usually take for granted... being able to breathe through my nose! …

DP World has teamed up with Australian non-profit LiteHaus International on a digital education initiative aimed at improving access to technology for about 4700 students across five schools in Fiji. …

MARITIME UNIONS claim the main operator of Brisbane’s river ferry services has chosen to shut down tomorrow rather than negotiate over a new enterprise agreement. The Australian Maritime Officers Union …

SPECIALISED MARINE EQUIPMENT has been mobilised on site at East Devonport’s Terminal 2 just as contractors at Terminal 3 report completion of gantry work. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by …

JAKARTA’s PT Asian Bulk Logistics has completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Engage Marine Group, first foreshadowed by DCN on 26 March. The investment by ABL Group …

WESTERN Australia’s biggest mining and energy companies have delivered a mixed bag of results. Woodside Energy led the pack, reporting a 28% jump in quarterly operating revenue to US$4.18 billion …

THE QUEST for a strategic national approach to rail freight was a recurring theme among speakers at Informa’s Rail Freight Conference in Melbourne this week (29-30 July). From integrating Australia’s …

AUSTAL has completed a full upgrade of its MARINELINK‑Prime Integrated Monitoring, Alarm and Control System (IMACS) on the passenger ferry Prony Express in New Caledonia, delivering a modernised machinery control …

GLOBAL number three container line CMA CGM turned in impressive results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a 42.4% increase in shipping EBITDA year-on-year, to USD 2.26 billion. Revenue …

THE ACCC has given the nod to Hapag-Lloyd’s takeover, via the 100% acquisition of outstanding shares and voting rights, of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. The Commission was required to review …

TARIFFS announced by the Trump administration early last year together with geopolitical strife have seemingly been less disruptive of global trade than predicted, according to economist Paul Bloxham. Paul Bloxham …

RECORD trade figures have reinforced Pilbara Ports position as the world’s biggest bulk export port. In figures released on 28 July, the Pilbara Ports Authority reported 804.1 million tonnes of …

A MULTI-YEAR partnership has been announced between OneStop (a logistics software specialist) and FreightTracker aimed at connecting OneStop's ecosystem with FreightTracker's transport management system. The partnership is to be progressively …

FEDERAL agriculture minister Julie Collins says a streamlined, competitive grain export sector is crucial given big changes occurring in the global trade environment. Speaking at the Australian Grains Industry Conference …

AUSTRALIA and Singapore have signed a new protocol on economic resilience and essential supplies under the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The protocol is expected to strengthen cooperation not only on …

PORTS Australia chief executive Mike Gallacher has been presented with an honorary doctorate in business by the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom. A social media post from PA …

THE Commonwealth government has reappointed Adam Copp as the chief executive of Infrastructure Australia (IA) for a further three-year term. Mr Copp has served as the IA CEO since July …

MELBOURNE-founded RightShip and UK P&I club NorthStandard are to work together to reduce unnecessary duplicate inspections and strengthen loss prevention services. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will see NorthStandard leverage RightShip's safety …

MIT Sloan Management Review published an article recently that should be required reading for anyone running a cross-border logistics business. What CEOs Need to Know About Sovereign AI, by Mauro …

THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) ended last week at 2743 points for 24 July 2026, down slightly from 17 July's figure of 2752. Capesize The market regained momentum over the …

A PROPOSED new oil refinery for Western Australia is predicted to have a significant impact on the Port of Dampier. A $4 million state and federal-funded feasibility study is under …

WESTERN Australia’s shipping and logistics community gathered on Saturday night (18 July), for the seventh annual WA International Trade Ball. Held at The Westin Perth, organisers said the sold-out event …

LOGISTICS software specialist OneStop has announces that Arrow Transport will go live with OneStop's Modal platform and vehicle booking system at its Brisbane facility on Monday 3 August 2026. This …

THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), decreased a further 4% to $4,374 per 40ft container, due to a decline in rates on Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Source: Drewry World …

EARLY NEXT MONTH ANL will introduce a number of changes to its TranzTas service between Australia and New Zealand. The carrier says the enhancements are designed to improve schedule reliability, …

WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is officially open for freight operations, an announcement welcomed by industry and political figures. At the time of writing, a Qantas plane full …

A $37 MILLION contract to reconstruct the Utah Ring Road, providing access to one of the Pilbara’s most important freight hubs at Port Hedland, has been awarded to Melchor Contracting. …

QUALIFIED seafarers and coastal pilots will have greater choice and easier access to medical examinations, with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority expanding its network of approved medical providers and inspectors. …

SYDNEY-based, internationally prolific One2three Naval Architects has been acquired by the UK’s BMT Group, in a move both organisations describe as strengthening their global reach. One2three, which has designed literally …

THE AUSTRALIAN Fertiliser Corporation has urged buyers to remain cautious about fertiliser availability, despite Australia having secured sufficient urea supplies to carry through the current season. AFC says that while …

New ships and extra capacity ensure Tasmania is well-placed to handle the fluctuations that inevitably come from the vagaries of international trade. "I couldn't quite believe the standard of fish, …

CRUISE line representatives will meet with West Australian port authorities this week to discuss port improvements to support cruise ship visits. The meetings are part of the 2026 Western Australian …

JUSTINE Jarvinen’s appointment as the Port Authority of New South Wales board chair is said to come at an important time for the organisation as its focuses on its Strategy …

NEPTUNE Pacific has alerted customers to likely delivery delays for Chinese cargo as mainline vessels obliged to skip orts due to severe weather and congestion will miss local connections. “We …

THE NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says it is “deeply disappointed” in the United States’ decision to impose a new 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, replacing the existing 10% tariff that …

TASPORTS is actively pursuing new opportunities for the port of Bell Bay and associated industrial area following last week’s confirmation no buyer has been found for the former Liberty Bell …

THE AUSTRALIAN Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALTRA) has joined the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) in calling on the Federal Government to continue the freeze on heavy vehicle road-user charges …

REENERGISING Queensland’s presence on the global stage is a key element of the state government’s Strategy 2026-2032, trade minister Ros Bates says. The government’s strategy document was announced this week, …

RECENT reports that Iran has requested Houthis forces to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have once again exposed the fragile security architecture governing critical international maritime chokepoints. For the global …

DOES anyone else feel like the weeks are getting shorter? I swear it was Monday yesterday. They say time flies as you get older, and if that's true, I'm slightly …