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Europe-Australia box trade still sliding
Container imports from Europe to Australia fell almost 30% in April and May, European Liner Affairs Association (ELAA) figures show.
Pacific National's $800m deal with Xstrata Coal
The world's biggest coal producer, Xstrata Coal, has signed a 10-year haulage contract with Asciano-owned Pacific National covering the Hunter Valley and Port Kembla regions in New South Wales.
Proposal to trim Newcastle coal allocations
Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has flagged a 1m tonne coal loading allocation cut for exports through the port of Newcastle.
NTC review supports heavy vehicle reforms
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has backed the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme for heavy vehicles following a review, chief executive Nick Dimopoulos said yesterday.
SAL warns against levy increase
Shipping Australia reiterated today its opposition to increasing the Protection of the Sea Levy to cover any pollution compensation shortfalls.
No clues on mystery oil appearing on WA beaches
Results of tests being conducted by the Western Australian Department of Transport on the source of oil particles washed up on beaches near Perth will not be known for at least another week.
Interim go-ahead for Newcastle coal capacity plan
The Hunter coal industry's long-term capacity agreement passed another milestone last night, gaining interim clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
AWB to close Brazil operations
Australian agribusiness AWB has decided to wind down its troubled Brazilian division, which is expected to post a pre-tax loss in the current financial year.
Quay's customers turning paperless
Quay Solutions Australia says that paperless trading has been adopted by half its customers.
Destructive blaze at Sydney boat anchorage
A fire broke out at Sydney's Newport Anchorage Marina yesterday resulting in six pleasure craft being destroyed.
Transcript: ACCC on Hunter coal plan
The following is the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's July 22 statement on its approval of a phased-in, long-term access arrangement for the Hunter Valley coal chain.
