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CBFCA calls for caution on proposed GST changes
The Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia (CBFCA) has warned its members to be wary of acting prematurely on proposed changes to the goods and services tax (GST).
Over half listed shipping companies may go bust
More than half of the shipping companies with stock exchange listings could slide into bankruptcy or administration proceedings in the next year as their cash drains away, a senior industry figure has warned.
Time for an integrated approach to ports
The Australian shipping industry has reacted positively to calls by New South Wales ports minister Joe Tripodi for a greater emphasis on developing strategies that promote maritime and landside efficiency.
Bulker crew save fishermen adrift for 13 days
The 1985-built, 70,992 dwt Hebei Courage was at the centre of a sea rescue off the coast of Southern China on Wednesday.
Neptune nails more offshore services deals
Neptune Marine Services has gained $20m worth of contracts in Australia and overseas, the acquisitive offshore energy services firm has reported.
Victorian bushfire victims seek shipping community assistance
Families and businesses affected by the bushfires in Victoria's Marysville and surrounding towns hope the shipping community will provide them with containers as they attempt to piece their lives back together.
Rotterdam Rules liability warning to ports
The signing in September of the so-called Rotterdam Rules will make ports and terminal operators subject to an "onerous" compulsory liability regime, law firm Holman Fenwick & Willan has warned.
Octet takes trade portal to US
Business-to-business trading network operator Octet was starting operations in the US this month, general manager Willy Bagg has told Lloyd's List DCN.
