Wharfies set to hit DPWA with “rolling industrial action”
The drums of industrial war are beating, with DPWA and the Maritime Union failing to reach agreement
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Author: David Sexton
Svitzer welcomes new tugs for Port Kembla, Fremantle and Newcastle
The tug company is bringing in some new vessels while moving another from one side of the continent to the other
Read MoreQantas chooses contractor for American cargo handling
The contract is a reminder of the important role played by Qantas in the movement of global airfreight
Read MoreRaft of measures proposed to help save sinking shipping
The union believes expanding on the nation’s expertise and innovation in several maritime sectors can contribute to help save Australian shipping
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Oil removed from Solomon Trader
While the salvage operation is well under way, some oil has been confirmed as having leaked into the ocean
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Ideas sought in biosecurity battle
Lucrative grants are available for those with ideas that can help in the battle against “hitchhiker” pests and diseases
Read MoreBuilding Darwin container volumes a focus for Landbridge
Container supply chain cost-effectiveness is an ongoing challenge for the northern port
Read MoreQueensland announces new freight plan
The new Queensland plan has had a warm welcome, though some have said it could more closely have linked with federal schemes
Read MoreSenate committee examines shipping policy
Tax laws and environmental issues are among the topics to be scrutinised by a Senate committee
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‘Hard’ Brexit looms after Commons rejects PM’s EU deal
An Australian trade lawyer says the defeat of Theresa May’s latest Brexit plans increase the risks of tumult in the movement of freight
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