Shipping Australia is sad to note that there continues to be disruptive strike action by the unions during the current health and economic crisis. A notice of Protected Industrial Action was issued by the Maritime Union of Australia to … [Read more...]
DAWE ramps up action against Khapra Beetle
The Federal Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment has warned the importing and shipping industries, along with everyone in the sea-container logistics and supply chain, that it is planning urgent action to counter the threat from Khapra … [Read more...]
Innovative Singapore to Dampier roro/liner service due to launch
Northern Australia specialist Sea Swift will shortly be launching its new liner service "Dampier Direct". Connecting Singapore and Dampier, the first service is due in December and will average two sailings a month. Transit time will be nine days … [Read more...]
Could do a lot better: first annual freight chain strategy report
Earlier this month, the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers released the first annual progress report for the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. From an ocean-shipping perspective, it's a bit of a disappointing read. Initial remarks … [Read more...]
Digital interoperability key to future-proof efficiency in container shipping
Thomas Bagge, CEO and statutory director of the Digital Container Shipping Association discusses COVID and the case for digital standards. He also writes about how interoperability enables visibility and innovation and how DCSA digital standards … [Read more...]