Container Terminal Landside Fees – Timing Updates
Last week (9 Oct), the Victorian Department of Transport & Planning (DTP} announced that the Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne MP, had approved two new me
The Impact of 4PL on Australia’s Logistics and Freight Management
The logistics and freight management landscape in Australia is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rising adoption of Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) services. But
The Growth of 4PL in Australia: Benefits for Complex Supply Chains
As supply chains grow increasingly complex, businesses are turning to more sophisticated logistics solutions to manage their operations. One such solution is Fourth-Party Logistics
Australia’s Warehousing Capacity: Meeting Rising Demand
Warehousing plays a crucial role in Australia’s supply chain, acting as the backbone for the smooth movement of goods across industries. Whether it’s for retail, manufactur
The Role of Warehousing in Australia’s Growing E-commerce Market
Australia’s e-commerce market has seen explosive growth in recent years, fueled by technological advancements and changes in consumer behavior. With more people shopping onli
Challenges and Opportunities in Australia’s Road Freight Industry
Australia’s road freight industry is a crucial component of the nation’s economy, responsible for transporting over 75% of domestic freight. From groceries to construct
Australia’s Freight Dilemma: Road vs. Rail in the Face of Increasing Demand
Australia’s freight industry is at a crossroads. With an ever-increasing demand for goods and services across the nation, the question of how best to transport these goods has be
Kaohsiung Hit by Asia’s Container Congestion
The container congestion contagion effect appears to be manifesting itself in Taiwan with a recent build-up of boxes in its main gateway of Kaohsiung. Congestion in south-east Asia
Moderation in Container Spot Rate Increases Hints at Approaching Peak
In the surest sign yet that soaring container spot freight rates may have reached something resembling a peak, this week’s indexes showed the smallest gains in months, while a co
Intra-Asia Services Struggle as Smaller Ships Diverted to Long-Hauls
The cascading of smaller box ships to more-lucrative long-haul lanes has created a shortage of vessels for intra-Asia trades. A meeting of representatives of the Korea Shipowners A
