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 […]
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss told attendees at the 2014 IAPH conference in Sydney recently that the total international cargo handled by Australian ports increased last financial year by over 9% in value. “Importantly, our container ports have also seen improvements in multi-factor productivity, about 20% over the past decade – well above the economy-wide […]
To remain competitive and profitable every Australian importer should have an efficient container logistics plan that is cost effective, reliable and capable of growing with their businesses unique needs and expectations. Without a logistics plan importers can be exposed to unwanted additional costs including: Transport demurrage Wharf storage Shipping line detention charges At Clarke Global we […]
The Australian Government has announced that Badgery’s Creek will be the site for a new airport for Western Sydney. The Government has established the Western Sydney Infrastructure Unit within the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development to implement this decision. It will also be responsible for undertaking important consultation with local councils, the community and other stakeholders, including the […]
NSW has agreed to lease the Port of Newcastle to a consortium of financial investors for 98 years in a $1.75bn deal. “Transactions such as this bring enduring benefits to communities and the economy and build on the NSW Government’s success track record in recycling mature State-owned assets to deliver major infrastructure projects that will […]
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes confirmation the Victorian Government is investigating the privatisation of Victorian ports but is encouraging the government to ensure the funds raised from the process are recycled into productive logistics infrastructure. “The decision taken by the Victorian Government to assess the future ownership of Victoria’s ports is in the state’s […]
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