Cases of COVID-19 are growing around the world. Inevitably, in a pandemic, all human populations will sooner or later begin to record cases of the illness. However, despite the pandemic, seafarers still continue to present a very low risk of … [Read more...]
Domestic shippers should look to coastal shipping to ease road and rail freight bottlenecks
Coastal shipping could provide relief to the freight congestion caused by onerous and confusing state COVID testing and self-isolation rules for truck drivers and transport workers. Some container shipping lines already carry domestic freight … [Read more...]
Victorian restrictions: beginning of the end of an efficient supply chain
Victoria is extensively locking-down its population and its economic activity, particularly in Melbourne, to combat a sustained surge in COVID-19 transmission. Commenting on the changes, Shipping Australia CEO Rod Nairn said: “Changes to Stage … [Read more...]
Shipping Australia’s week in review
It’s been another busy week. The Shipping Australia Secretariat has carried out research, consulted with members, and has made submissions to politicians and government officials on a wide variety of matters. Coronavirus … [Read more...]
Keeping shipping moving – MSQ leads Australia in protecting health and the economy
Since March, Shipping Australia has been asking maritime authorities to develop protocols that will support crew members and allow ships to be worked when there is Covid-19 among the crew. Now Maritime Safety Queensland, supported by Queensland … [Read more...]