A new partnership with Balinese freight forwarding group Nusa Trans Cargo will give Clarke Global clients access to specialised export services on the ground in Bali and throughout Indonesia. Nusa Trans Cargo offers traditional freight forwarding services from it’s Denpasar based offices, as well as specialised procurement and supply chain management services for individuals and […]
Two leading supply chain academics have called for reconsideration of the Victorian Government’s commitment to the Port of Hastings as the container trade successor to Melbourne. In a paper entitled “Build it – but will they come?” Dr Hermione Parsons and Peter Van Duyn of Victoria University’s Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics call for […]
Nicholas Whitlam, the Chairman of the new Port Authority of New South Wales “suspects” there will be a box terminal at Newcastle. Mr Whitlam gave the keynote speech at a recent Shipping Australia event in Wollongong. When asked about his views on a Newcastle container terminal, he replied: “At some stage, I suspect that there […]
The Australian Government’s delivery of a Western Sydney airport by the mid-2020s reached an important stage recently with the Australian Government formally issuing a Notice to Consult to the Sydney Airport Group. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss said the Notice to Consult will provide for the Australian Government […]
Over the next 20 years Melbourne Airport will invest up to $10 billion to enhance and expand facilities. Projects currently underway to meet future demand include. improving access: Airport Drive – Construction was officially launched on the extension of Airport Drive and enhancement of Steele Creek on 1 July. This significant road project will provide […]
Trade and customs rules will be eased to the benefit of importers, exporters and forwarders who do business in New Zealand and South-east Asia after a new high-level political deal. ASEAN, Australian and New Zealand trade ministers have closed the deal to amend the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area agreement (AANZFTA). A new protocol will […]
The inaugural Industry Summit held on 18 August signalled the commitment of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service to collaboration and consultation with border management agencies and industry stakeholders across the travel and trade environments according to ACBPS Chief Executive Officer, Mike Pezullo. The Industry Summit was the realisation of his commitment to industry […]
Qantas Freight announced this week that it will no longer accept lithium metal batteries for carriage on passenger aircraft. In a statement head of global sales Nick McGlynn said effective immediately Qantas Freight and appointed handling agents will no longer accept UN3090 Packing Instruction 968-1A, 1B and Section 2 lithium metal batteries for carriage on any […]
Air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7 percent growth compared to a year ago, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This is up from the 3.8 percent year-over-year growth recorded in April. Cargo volumes, measured by freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), were up across all regions. The acceleration of growth reflects […]
Patrick Stevedores has rolled out an array of terminal ancillary charges covering items from storage to infrastructure effective from July 1. New storage charges will be payable on all containers/goods left undelivered after three working days (Monday to Saturday) including day of availability. Rates are charged per teu per day, or part thereof, for ISO […]
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