03 — Lloyd's List Australia

Toll takes major step in US logistics market

Toll Group's plan to boost its global forwarding effort with an entry into the US market has taken a significant step forward with the $80m acquisition of US firm Summit Logistics International.

Q-Coast loads first Queensland coastal cargo

New Queensland coastal operator Q-Coast Shipping is loading its first cargo from the port of Townsville to Brisbane.

ATA sees merit in coalition emissions plan

The Federal opposition’s proposed Emissions Reduction Fund could help truck operators add more new fuel-efficient vehicles to their fleets, according to the Australian Trucking Association.

Blackwater coal line cut as PN train derails

It could take until the weekend to re-open a section of track in Queensland's Blackwater coal chain south-west of Rockhampton following a derailment in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Water quality not affected by Fremantle dredging

Results from a water quality monitoring exercise show that the $250m Inner Harbour deepening project at the port of Fremantle will not pose a risk to surrounding waters.

Gladstone, Hay Point reopen after heavy weather

The port of Gladstone and Hay Point Coal Terminal in Queensland have reopened after heavy rain brought coal operations to a complete standstill.

New private equity firm targets forwarders, brokers

Forward Capital Partners, a new private equity company aimed at the lower tiers of the freight forwarding and customs broking sectors, is searching for a chairman and a board of directors.

China poised to lead world manufacturing

China is leading the world economy out of recession, helped by a massive government stimulus package, and is on course to overtake the US as the world’s top manufactured goods producer within seven years.

Shipping executives to speak at YSA luncheon

Leading executives from three of the Australian market's top shipping lines will speak at a Young Shipping Australia (YSA) lunch to be held in Sydney this month.