Freight Industry’s Green Future in Australia
Australia’s freight industry is a crucial pillar of the economy, facilitating the movement of goods across vast distances. However, its environmental impact has raised seriou
Sea Freight Costs in Australia Rising?
Australia, as an island nation, heavily depends on sea freight to facilitate its international trade. Over recent years, there has been a growing concern among businesses and polic
Australia: Sea Freight Vs. Air Freight in 2025
Australia plays a vital role in global trade, relying heavily on freight transport for imports and exports. As businesses and individuals seek efficient ways to move goods, choosin
Qube Ports faces more strikes in Australia
Strikes at major Australian ports are set to continue in an ongoing dispute between unionised workers and Qube Ports over contract negotiations. Work stoppages will take place in A
Australia Outlines Case to Move Fremantle Port for Growth
The Government of Western Australia has completed the development and study of the business case determining that the most cost-effective means to support future growth is to reloc
Rate Restoration North East Asia – Australia Trade
OOCL has advised that there will be a Rate Restoration of US$300/ 20’ and US$600/ 40’ from 1st Nov 2024 to maintain sustainable and reliable schedule to their clients. It will
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
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
Maersk’s New D&D Calculations Seen as Benefiting ‘Liner Pockets’
A change in the way Maersk calculates detention and demurrage (D&D) rules will not be effective in helping container flows and will only be beneficial to the pockets of contain
