Author: susan pop

15 Jan Verfied Gross Mass Requirements Being Monitored

Posted at 01:39h in AMSA, Australia, Freight Forwarders, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Shipping, Shipping Containers, Supply Chain by susan pop 0 Comments

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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is currently conducting compliance sampling of containers to verify that the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements of Marine Order 42 (Carriage, stowage and securing of cargoes and containers) 2016 ('MO42') are being met. The MO42 requires shippers to ensure that...

15 Jan Somerton Intermodal Terminal Afoot

Posted at 01:37h in Australia, Intermodal Freight Terminal, Supply Chain by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec Christmas and New Year

Posted at 20:19h in Freight Forwarders, Freight Forwarding, Logistics Solutions, Update by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec Rachael Budd Wins DCN 2022 Women in Shipping & Maritime Award

Posted at 20:17h in DCN Awards, Freight Forwarders, Rachael Budd, Update, Women in Shipping & Maritime by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec W.A. Container Scam Fallout Escalates

Posted at 20:14h in Shipping Containers, Update by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec U.S. Rail Negotiations Yet To Be Finalised

Posted at 20:12h in Freight Forwarders, Global Trade, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Update by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec Port Disruptions Create Myriad of Costs for Exporters

Posted at 20:02h in Freight Forwarders, Freight Forwarding, Global Trade, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Port Disruptions, Ports, Shipping, Supply Chain, Update by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec Newcastle Container Terminal to Boost Regional Capacity

Posted at 19:59h in Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Update by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec Condobolin Rail Track Closure May Result In Surcharge

Posted at 19:56h in Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Update by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...

12 Dec Australia New Zealand Port Update

Posted at 19:52h in Freight Forwarders, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Ports, Shipping, Update by susan pop 0 Comments

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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...