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Biggest boxship plies Australian trade
Major eastern ports are playing host this month to what is claimed to be the largest containership ever to be deployed to Australia.
Jebsens launches WA coastal service
Jebsens Coastal Shipping Services is celebrating the maiden voyage of its subsidised Western Australian coastal service, with the sailing from Fremantle on Friday of the Spirit of the Kimberley.
Albanese adds cautionary voice to QR sell-off
Federal transport minister Anthony Albanese has weighed into the Queensland Rail sell-off debate reinforcing federal concern over the Queensland Government's proposed move.
Asciano secures $150m rail contract
Ports and rail operator Asciano has won a $150m rail deal to haul freight over the next seven years for Sadleirs Transport.
Fall in high-end goods weighs on aircargo imports
Airfreight imports have fallen below the trend line of 33,000 tonnes for the first time since September, following a drop in demand for high-value goods.
POTA eyes South Spur Rail acquisition
P&O Trans Australia (POTA) aims to add South Spur Rail Services to its stable in a $16m deal with Coote Industrial, POTA part-owner Kaplan Funds Management said today.



