Bill Guest, shipping industry legend and former Shipping Australia Queensland state secretary will speak about 50 years of shipping and containerisation at the SAL QLD State Christmas Luncheon on 6 December at the Colmslie Hotel, Morningside. All … [Read more...]
Why the Government’s new biosecurity levy is wrong on all counts
The tariff war developing between USA and China seems to be hotting up. As if Australia is trying to get in on the act, the new budget biosecurity levy, a broad-based tariff on all imports, looks very much like Australia’s first salvo in the … [Read more...]
World Maritime Day 2018: Our Heritage – Better shipping for a better future
Today is World Maritime Day, a day when every one of us should take the time to recognise and celebrate the essential contribution of the maritime industry to the world’s development and prosperity. This year is especially memorable as it coincides … [Read more...]
NSW Freight and Ports Plan – the right direction but opportunities overlooked
The NSW Freight and Ports Plan has been generally welcomed by industry groups including the Australian Logistics Council and Ports Australia as a solid start to meeting the future demands of a growing freight task. Shipping Australia recognises … [Read more...]
Joint Media Release – “Australia’s supply chain joins forces to challenge new levy”
The Australian Logistics Council, Australasian Railway Association, Ports Australia and Shipping Australia have today joined together to call for clarification of how the Biosecurity Levy, announced by the Australian Government in the Federal Budget … [Read more...]