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AFIF, CBFCA target merger by mid-2010
The Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF) and the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia (CBFCA) this morning confirmed a proposal to merge by July next year.
Fix it, or we will, Tripodi tells stevedores
New South Wales ports minister Joe Tripodi has backed Sydney Ports Corporation’s warning to Port Botany stevedores Patrick and DP World to improve efficiency or face reform implementation by government regulation.
QR concessions allow 'missing link' deal to be signed
Queensland Rail's (QR) acceptance of greater risk and revision of the early cost load for the $1.1bn Goonyella to Abbot Point coal rail project has allowed a commercial principles agreement to be signed with the coal firms involved, Aquila Resources said yesterday.
Newcastle pilots strike imminent, says union
Pilots at the port of Newcastle have been granted permission to vote on strike action at the world's biggest coal port following a series of failed salary negotiations.
Merger about giving ground for the greater good
COMMENT - The unification of Australia's two peak forwarding and customs broking groups is both sensible and long-overdue.
Joint AFIF-CBFCA statement on merger proposal
The full statement from the Australian Federation of International Forwarders Ltd (AFIF) and the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc. (CBFCA).
Governor-general to name Pacific Jewel
Governor-General Quentin Bryce will officially name the new P&O Cruises ship, Pacific Jewel, at a ceremony at Sydney’s Circular Quay on December 12.
