Progress plans are underway for a $400-million intermodal freight terminal linked to the Port of Melbourne. This will form an integral element in the Victorian government's $58-million Port Rail Shuttle Network, which involves developing and upgrading rail connections and intermodal terminals, specifically in Somerton, Altona...
Whilst the festive season is a time of respite for many, here at Transolve we appreciate that business never stops. That’s why our team will be here for you throughout the upcoming festive season, excluding public holidays, with contact points remaining unchanged. If you have any...
We are excited to announce that our founder and CEO Rachael Budd has been announced as the Winner of the DCN Daily Cargo News Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Award for 2022! In addition, Transolve Global achieved Highly Commended status in DCN's Freight Forwarder of...
A shipping container scam in Western Australia has resulted in $375,000 in losses. With containers currently in high demand, scammers have moved quickly to promote numerous fake websites via social media offering containers at low prices. Requesting online payment the victims are sent an invoice for...
Whilst contract negotiations are well underway with eight of the 12 unions reaching approved contracts, four unions representing 60,000 rail workers have voted down the tentative agreement that had been negotiated in September with the participation of a White House appointed mediation panel. This move exponentially increases...
Protracted labour negotiations, industrial action and workplace shutdowns attributed to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) are causing unease for exporters across Western USA ports. As negotiations continue with few signs of progress, there is increasing concern amongst exporters as they attempt to deal with...
The recent passing of the Port of Newcastle (Extinguishment of Liability) Bill 2022 in NSW Parliament, which lifts the cap on container throughput, has brought a Newcastle-based container terminal to fruition. This recent bill aims to undo a 2013 deal that capped the number of containers...
Due to a significant flooding even in October, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) closed the Condobolin section of the Parkes to Broken Hill line. In response, Pacific National continued to run its services between Sydney and Perth, via Melbourne, to ensure ongoing support for...
Operations at the majority of ports across Australia are running smoothly. There are currently either minimal or no delays at Fremantle and Melbourne. Brisbane is currently experiencing delays of 0.5 to 3 days, whilst Sydney is seeing delays averaging 1-4 days. Across the Tasman Sea, Napier...
The calmer end of year shipping season has seen empty containers pile up at Chinese ports such as Guangzhou, Yantian and Shekou, marking a complete reversal of the severe equipment shortages experienced during 2021’s pandemic-induced consumer spending boom. Indicative of the slower pace are the lower...