Mr John Mullen, head of Asciano, has declared that if the rent increases announced by the Port of Melbourne Corporation are to go ahead, Asciano will seek to “shrink our port footprint and move all of our non-container terminal activity inland”. He was speaking at the recent Australian Logistics Council Forum in Melbourne. Mr Mullen […]
Clarke Global Logistics is pleased to announce a new partnership with Planet Logistics Network, one of the fastest growing logistics networks in the world for freight forwarders. As an Australian member, Clarke Global will utilise networking to offer a full range of business opportunities and contacts throughout the world to benefit its partners and clients […]
Every day our clients rely on us to minimise or eliminate cost blow outs in transportation costs. Cost blow outs or as we like to call them BUMP$ can be caused by late documents, Customs Xray holds, Quarantine / IFIP Inspections or poor communication. Our secret weapon is our unique container planning software (FCL LIVE) […]
A long-standing industrial dispute between the PMA and ILWU is impacting imports and exports out of ports at Long Beach and Los Angeles. Container clearing has slowed significantly due to the reduction of qualified crane operators provided by the ILWU. The congestion in the terminals is near gridlock. If any of our customers are affected or […]
Perth Airport’s strategic direction has been laid out for the next 20 years, with its Master Plan approved by the Australian Government. Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, said the Master Plan predicts significant growth in passenger and aircraft numbers. “Perth Airport currently contributes $2.61 billion to the gross regional product of Western […]
Qube and Aurizon, acting together in the SIMTA consortium, will develop the whole Moorebank site in 2015, subject to approval from the boards of Qube and Aurizon along with government approval. The precinct will include an open access import-export (IMEX) freight terminal with an ultimate capacity of 1.05m containers a year, and an open access […]
A $65.6m state and Federal investment in three new infrastructure projects to service Fremantle Ports’ container trade has significantly increased efficiency and capacity, according to WA Transport Minister, Dean Nalder. Two rail projects have been jointly funded by the state and Federal governments at a total cost of $38.4m. These are the extension of the […]
DPW has ceased activities from 06:00 on Thursday 11/12 and is expected to recommence at 15:00 on Friday 12/12 In the event that the stoppage continues, container deliveries and empty collections may be affected. Please ensure your paperwork is provided and containers are clear for collection ASAP.
Construction, which is expected to begin next year, will be funded by the Port of Brisbane and will upgrade 3.2km of road to dual carriageway and will include at least two intersection upgrades. According to a statement, $385m was spent on infrastructural improvements at the port in 2013. Included in the works were lane extensions, […]
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 […]
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