Australia's largest port container, The Port of Melbourne has partnered with the world's largest port container, the Port of Shanghai, in a bid to establish a Green Shipping Corridor between the two locations. The two parties will collaborate with industry partners to reduce the environmental impact...
One of Australia's largest exports to the US, beef, is among hundreds of food products now exempt from the 10% reciprocal tariffs imposed earlier this year by President Trump. This tariff exemption, signed by Executive Order on the 14th of November, provides ample opportunity for Australian...
A milestone deal to cut global shipping emissions has been postponed, with the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee deciding to delay adoption of new requirements on greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel intensity, in combination with a pricing and reward mechanism until October 2026. With over 100 countries...
Current tensions between Canada and China could result in an opportunity for Australian farmers to increase the volume of canola exports to China. Alongside an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola, Beijing imposed preliminary duties of 75.8% on imports of the oilseed from the country in August,...
Newcastle Airport's international terminal upgrade is now officially open, providing direct global connections and a raft of new opportunities for the Hunter region. With an expanded footprint, upgraded facilities for border services, and a new holding area and gates with international/domestic swing capacity, this terminal is...
WiseTech Global has been accredited to issue Certificates of Origin (COOs) for Australian exports, enabling exporters to obtain the key trade documents in minutes through a fully digital, 24/7 process. A COO is an official document used in international trade to confirm where a product was...
Melbourne's freight operators will soon have access to the country's first dedicated electric truck charging hub, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) providing $12.3 million in support for the project. The hub will be developed, constructed and operated by Mondo Power in Laverton North, one...
Freight and farming operators across Victoria are set to benefit from a $128 million program strengthening key bridges across the state, aimed at boosting road capacity and improving supply chain efficiency. The works will allow heavier, high-productivity freight vehicles to travel more efficiently on vital transport...
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has claimed a world-first in LNG handling, successfully carrying out a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) between two vessels still on sea trials. This milestone operation of the controlled transfer of the super chilled fuel - completed without...
Global container shipping volumes are showing unexpectedly strong growth, suggesting that the year may be better than many speculated, with global container volumes reaching 16 million TEU in four consecutive months. This sustained high volume is indicative of underlying strength in global demand and trade flows,...