DHL, A DISAPPOINTING SHARE PRICE BUT REVENUE GROWTH
Trade conflicts, wars and geopolitical tensions created a challenging 2024 for the logistics group
MARITIME LAW: Autonomous ships: 2019 update and the future
Lawmakers here and overseas have their work cut out as the advent of autonomous ships gets closer write Michelle Taylor* and Stuart Hetherington*
THE GRILL: Jackie Spiteri
Jackie Spiteri, manager environment and sustainability at the Port of Newcastle, talks about Wales, the value of the natural world, Lady Gaga and sporadic yoga
Container trade increases at Melbourne while non-container takes a dive
There were some notable increases and decreases in the port’s latest monthly trade stats
Victorian container terminals to increase landside charges
The CTAA welcomed the change, with new charges to commence from 1 January 2025
Air cargo demand hits 14th consecutive month of growth
Airlines are benefitting from ongoing capacity limits in shipping, according to IATA
Three Western Australians elected to Ports Australia
Fremantle, Mid West and Southern Ports CEOs have been voted onto the board
Study nails cost of maritime corruption
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network has studied the extent of maritime corruption in the port and maritime sector
Australasian box trade down in April v. March
Figures from the Container Trade Statistics report for April 2024 showed a drop in trade from March, but a rise for most trades year-on-year