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ASA calls for speedy industry reform
The Australian Shipowners Association (ASA) today backed calls for a collaborative approach to domestic shipping industry reform but warned that rewriting the Navigation Act would need to be swift if it was not to become an impediment to other necessary reforms.
Qantas Freight unveils new NZ service
Qantas Freight expects to launch a new freighter operation between Australia and New Zealand next Monday if regulatory approval is gained.
Queensland 'must think smart' on freight
Infrastructure spending alone will fail to handle south-east Queensland port and airport linked freight growth, regional representative body Australia TradeCoast (ATC) said today.
Cathay Pacific chief to lead IATA in 'critical period'
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named Cathay Pacific Airways chief executive Tony Tyler as chairman of its board of governors for the next 12 months.
Queen's Birthday honours for shipping and transport personalities
Shipping Australia's Captain Doug Bourne-Jones was among a host of personalities from the shipping, transport and logistics industries named in the Queen's Birthday honours list this week.
Wheat and wine exports on the slide
Exports of Australian wheat and wine fell significantly in April, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
Recovery trends emerge for Chinese port volumes
Chinese ports have seen a significant rebound in cargo volumes for three consecutive months since the country’s stimulus package was introduced in March.
Desperate times for lines as Asia-Europe rates head back down
Unless the slide in Asia-Europe freight rates can be reversed in coming weeks, some container lines face going out of business, according to industry sources.
Europe to act on ship emissions if IMO doesn't
The European Commission is drafting plans that would reduce shipping carbon dioxide emissions unilaterally if the International Maritime Organization fails to agree an acceptable international strategy next month.
