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SA growers oppose Viterra's ABB takeover
The South Australian Farmers Federation Grains Industry Committee (SAFF Grains) has demanded that the operator of the state's grain terminal not be an agribusiness involved in the grain trade.
Industry calls for consultation on national transport regulators
Extensive consultation with the road haulage and rail industries was needed if the creation of national transport regulators was to be successful, the peak industry bodies for both modes said on Friday.
Hay Point coal exports highest in months
Coal exports through the port of Hay Point surged 21% in April after a sustained period of suppressed demand, according to figures released by the Ports Corporation of Queensland.
Barge arrives in Newcastle after coastal mishap
A salvage crew was able to secure an unmanned barge drifting in rough conditions off the New South Wales coast at the weekend.
Sydney Ports to increase charges
Sydney Ports Corporation says its planned fee increases in July are scheduled increases and are not designed to offset a revenue shortfall caused by the economic downturn.
Senators weigh up blocking quarantine charges
Non-Labor senators were waiting on the details to emerge before deciding whether to block quarantine cost recovery moves flagged in this month's Budget.
