2012 Snapshot of the Breakbulk Shipping Industry in Australia
SAL has just completed a 2012 study of the Breakbulk Shipping Industry in Australia.
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Metropolitan Intermodal Terminal Study 2011
Chi Thai, a Masters graduate from the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) at the University of Sydney joined Shipping Australia in January 2011 as part of the ITLS postgraduate work experience programme. Chi’s project was how we can maximise the potential of these inland ports or intermodal terminals, in Sydney and Melbourne in terms of advancing their commercial benefits and their efficiency of operation, especially in terms of the rail operation. Her initial paper led to us applying for project funds from the Tradegate/Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce Cargo Automation Development Fund to extend her placement for another six months in order to develop the ideas which emerged from her initial paper. Chi completed her project just before the end of 2011. She carried out extensive research and prepared the report on the basis of the information made available to her as a result of a thorough literature review and interviews.
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Break Bulk Study 2009
SAL has just completed a study into a sector which is a first in Australia as far as we are aware of the various facts, importer and shipping provider problems and perceptions of the break bulk shipping industry which is so important to the Australian economy.
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Code of Practice Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in Refrigerated Containers
This document is a draft only.
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Draft – Code of Practice for the Transmission of Accurate Container Weight Declarations
The model national Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill makes provisions for compliance with, and enforcement of, laws relating to the operation of heavy vehicles that form part of the system of nationally consistent road transport laws.
The Bill imposes duties and responsibilities on all parties in the container transport chain to take reasonable steps to prevent non-compliance with the heavy vehicle laws.
The industry code sets out the framework for compliance with the Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill and provides a foundation for responsible entities who subscribe to the code to make a reasonable steps defense should circumstances require it.
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Standards for Food Quality Shipping Containers
This guide has been developed as a general reference for all those involved in the supply, preparation and inspection of dry containers for the carriage of export foodstuffs.
It is not intended to supersede or override any existing regulations, only to offer simple descriptions and explanations of current Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) – Biosecurity requirements for ‘DAFF Level 2’ phytosanitary certification and inspection practices.
It covers the most common areas of concern, providing information about rules, conditions and circumstances, as well as giving reference points for further information.
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Marine Acronyms
A document produced for the benefit of the shipping industry and lists common acronyms used the the industry.
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