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Freight exists in pieces. Who can put it together?

Freight forwarders consolidate cargo every day. Assembling enough visible, committed demand to support a coastal service that does not yet run is a different problem....
Freight forwarders consolidate cargo every day. Assembling enough visible, committed demand to support a coastal service that does not yet run is a different problem. The previous article argued that Australia should stop debating how much freight ought to move by sea and start identifying which freight realistically could. It ended on an awkward finding....
August 28, 2026

Mitchell reappointed at ATSB Chief; Miller joins ATSB

Mr Angus Mitchell has been re-appointed as Chief Commissioner and CEO to the ATSB Commission for a further five-year term. As Chief Commissioner, Mr Mitchell...
Mr Angus Mitchell has been re-appointed as Chief Commissioner and CEO to the ATSB Commission for a further five-year term. As Chief Commissioner, Mr Mitchell has overseen a number of significant investigative cases, as well as a period of expansion in both the volume and accessibility of safety information available through the ATSB. Mr James...
August 28, 2026

AMC Alumni Event – Sydney

Join fellow AMC alumni for an evening of connection and conversation! Cargo Bar, Darling Harbour 24 September 18:00 to 20:00 AMC Principal Mal Wise will...
Join fellow AMC alumni for an evening of connection and conversation! Cargo Bar, Darling Harbour 24 September 18:00 to 20:00 AMC Principal Mal Wise will be in attendance to welcome guests!
August 28, 2026

IMO calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden

IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement following reports...
IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement following reports of the SEAMULL being hijacked on 20 August 2026: “Shipping challenges are on the rise with the recent increase of piracy incidents in the Gulf of Aden. With the most...
August 28, 2026

Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan – key findings

Key findings from the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan released this week include: The maritime sector is diverse and distributed Australia is in a...
Key findings from the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan released this week include: The maritime sector is diverse and distributed Australia is in a unique position in the Indo-Pacific region and has the potential to be a leader in both green energy exports and maritime decarbonisation Actions taken now will support Australia’s continued trade...
August 28, 2026

Commonwealth releases Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan

Australia’s Commonwealth Government has released the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP), which outlines practical actions government and industry can take to continue decarbonisation...
Australia’s Commonwealth Government has released the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP), which outlines practical actions government and industry can take to continue decarbonisation of the maritime sector. The maritime sector already employs nearly 29,000 people and contributes $3.8 billion to the Australia economy annually, the Commonwealth states. Shipping Australia observes that such figures...
August 28, 2026

Freight exists in pieces. Who can put it together?

Freight forwarders consolidate cargo every day. Assembling enough visible, committed demand to support a coastal service that does not yet run is a different problem....
Freight forwarders consolidate cargo every day. Assembling enough visible, committed demand to support a coastal service that does not yet run is a different problem. The previous article argued that Australia should stop debating how much freight ought to move by sea and start identifying which freight realistically could. It ended on an awkward finding....
August 28, 2026

Mitchell reappointed at ATSB Chief; Miller joins ATSB

Mr Angus Mitchell has been re-appointed as Chief Commissioner and CEO to the ATSB Commission for a further five-year term. As Chief Commissioner, Mr Mitchell...
Mr Angus Mitchell has been re-appointed as Chief Commissioner and CEO to the ATSB Commission for a further five-year term. As Chief Commissioner, Mr Mitchell has overseen a number of significant investigative cases, as well as a period of expansion in both the volume and accessibility of safety information available through the ATSB. Mr James...
August 28, 2026

AMC Alumni Event – Sydney

Join fellow AMC alumni for an evening of connection and conversation! Cargo Bar, Darling Harbour 24 September 18:00 to 20:00 AMC Principal Mal Wise will...
Join fellow AMC alumni for an evening of connection and conversation! Cargo Bar, Darling Harbour 24 September 18:00 to 20:00 AMC Principal Mal Wise will be in attendance to welcome guests!
August 28, 2026

IMO calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden

IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement following reports...
IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement following reports of the SEAMULL being hijacked on 20 August 2026: “Shipping challenges are on the rise with the recent increase of piracy incidents in the Gulf of Aden. With the most...
August 28, 2026

Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan – key findings

Key findings from the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan released this week include: The maritime sector is diverse and distributed Australia is in a...
Key findings from the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan released this week include: The maritime sector is diverse and distributed Australia is in a unique position in the Indo-Pacific region and has the potential to be a leader in both green energy exports and maritime decarbonisation Actions taken now will support Australia’s continued trade...
August 28, 2026

Commonwealth releases Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan

Australia’s Commonwealth Government has released the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP), which outlines practical actions government and industry can take to continue decarbonisation...
Australia’s Commonwealth Government has released the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP), which outlines practical actions government and industry can take to continue decarbonisation of the maritime sector. The maritime sector already employs nearly 29,000 people and contributes $3.8 billion to the Australia economy annually, the Commonwealth states. Shipping Australia observes that such figures...
August 28, 2026

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SAL’s New South Wales State Committee Spring Luncheon

September 3, 2026 @ 12:00pm
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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY MAIN SPONSOR  SUPPORT SPONSOR    GUEST SPEAKER The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads Deputy Leader of the...
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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY MAIN SPONSOR  SUPPORT SPONSOR    GUEST SPEAKER The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sydney Harbour Marriott on Pitt Street, Sydney CBD Thursday, 3 September 2026 1200hrs for 1230hrs  

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October 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm
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Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night...
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Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of...
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