THIS week in the news, a Sydney-based logistics tech company Ofload announced its acquisition of CIA Logistics to increase shipment visibility and remove inefficiencies across Australia’s freight industry.
Another top story this week was the announcement that containership Saffeen Prime is to be phased out of its current service after it raised numerous noise complaints at ports on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Two men were sentenced to a total of 35 years and six months in prison for their roles In smuggling 1.3 tonnes of ephedrine into Melbourne, and Kiwi freight company Move Logistics is working towards acquiring a methanol-capable ro-ro vessel to be deployed on coastal routes.
And finally, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority co-ordinate the rescue of a boat with four people on board after it went missing in the Solomon Sea, with assistance from the defence force and a nearby bulk carrier.
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