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Forwarders back GST changes in Budget
Two years of industry struggle over Goods and Services Tax (GST) on delivery duty paid (DDP) and delivery duty unpaid (DDU) shipments and exports could be resolved through Tuesday's Budget.
Wage dispute to affect Webb Dock tomorrow
Melbourne's Webb Dock is set for industrial action tomorrow, Patrick Stevedores parent Asciano has confirmed.
Shipowners criticised for not funding anti-piracy effort
Shipowners could not use the global economic crisis as an excuse for not funding anti-piracy efforts in the Malacca Strait, Nippon Foundation chairman Yohei Sasakawa has said.
US Coast Guard orders new security regime in piracy battle
Operators of US-flagged ships sailing off the Horn of Africa will be required to post security guards on board under a beefed-up maritime security regime introduced by the US Coast Guard.
Stockpiling may be behind China's buying spree
Huge increases of Chinese imports of Australia's raw minerals in the last month have buoyed hopes that bulk shipping between the two nations could bounce back sooner than expected.
ACCC's go-ahead for interim Newcastle capacity plan
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has finalised its authorisation for coal capacity arrangements through the port of Newcastle until June 30.
CSIRO wins funding for new research vessel
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has won Budget funding for its new ship.
GrainCorp upgrades profit forecast
After reporting two consecutive years in the red, things finally appear to be looking up for GrainCorp with the company this week lifting its profit guidance for the 2009 financial year.
Chinese company commits to Queensland LNG project
BG Group's liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Queensland has gained momentum after a decision by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to invest in the development.
Customs assist in $25m drug bust
A group of detectives from Customs and Border Protection and other law enforcement agencies have arrested a Sydney man who allegedly possessed a precursor used to make about $25m of methyl amphetamine.
