A total of $36 million will be provided by the Federal Government over four years to improve and simplify trade processes at the border. "A Simplified Trade System will improve processes at the border to support Australia’s exporters and … [Read more...]
International shipping urges EU to address ship emissions via IMO
Global shipping industry bodies have expressed worries about the plan of the European Union to include the maritime sector in its Emissions Trading System. BIMCO: risk of multiple systems Shipowner body BIMCO has warned that if the European … [Read more...]
Celebrating 125 years of partnership: Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Australia
The Norway-based global RoRo shipping and logistics company has a long-standing trading relationship with Australia. When Captain Jo Edvardsen first dropped anchor in Sydney in 1895, little did he know that it would mark the beginning of a long … [Read more...]
ANL sets up Singapore / Port Hedland route
Container shipping line ANL has announced a regular direct connection between Singapore and Port Hedland for break-bulk, containerised and out-of-gauge cargo. Sailing from Singapore as of 30 October, the ANL service, which is called "The Pilbara … [Read more...]
Cash grab: Unfair New South Wales double-dipping port charges are unprecedented
Most businesses provide incentives for returning customers. But not in New South Wales. Here, the relevant port authorities apparently much prefer to penalise their customers by double-charging them. A Navigation Service Charge is a statutory … [Read more...]