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Mannway in receivership as transport downturn bites
A grim reminder of the economic downturn's impact surfaced yesterday with Ferrier Hodgson appointed the receiver and manager of second-tier haulage and logistics firm Mannway.
CBFCA urges caution over Port Botany logistics deals
The Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia (CBFCA) has warned its members to be cautious about logistics service operators offering "solutions such as rail and road in the context of the emerging Port Botany reforms".
Food shortage fears as Flinders Island stand-off continues
A stand-off at Lady Barron port entered its second week today as surface freight transport links to Tasmania's Flinders Island remain disrupted and fresh food supplies begin to run out.
Award nominations accepted until tomorrow night
Nominations for the 14th annual Lloyd's List DCN Australian Shipping and Transport Awards will close tomorrow.
Annapurna sale attracts global interest
The New Zealand company handling the sale of reefership Annapurna arrested in Auckland two months ago has received a "good" level of interest from potential buyers around the world.
Malacca, Singapore Straits safety in the spotlight
Concerns are growing over the number of casualties in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait as an international trust has been set up to enhance safety in the key waterway.
Hancock's federal backing to boost port expansion
The possibility of either expanding the port of Abbot Point or constructing a new facility at Dudgeon Point gained a boost today with federal infrastructure and transport minister Anthony Albanese announcing major project facilitation status to the proposed Hancock Prospecting mines.
WA's grain harvest may fall short of 2008/09
The 2009/10 grain harvest in Western Australia began today but CBH Group says the state might find it difficult to match last season's crop.
World Courier adds Melbourne to drugs logistics chain
World Courier has opened a facility in Melbourne as part of an expansion which also included one in Johannesburg, the US pharmaceutical logistics firm revealed yesterday.
Atle Jebsen dies in Norway car accident
A leading Norwegian shipowner and familiar figure in Australia and New Zealand shipping circles, Atle Jebsen, has died in a car accident in Norway.
