The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative agreement which sees longshore workers on the US West Coast secure a 32% salary increase over the life of a tentative six-year contract. This agreement signifies the conclusion of 13...
The container shipping industry and wider business landscape in Western Canada is bracing for the possibility of an extended strike across ports after the industrial action, which commenced on Saturday morning, continues, as an agreement remains elusive. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) representing over...
According to Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis, vessel schedule reliability for the US West Coast has hit a two-year high, with on-time performance up 2.4 percentage points to reach 52.6% in May. Conversely, reliability across the East Coast decreased by 3.3 percentage points to 42.9% over the...
Here at Transolve Global we are always looking for ways to provide you with an exceptional logistics experience that not only meets your needs, but also provides you with a competitive advantage in an ever-changing market. That's why we have partnered with Logixboard, a digital platform...
The Australian government has announced an investment of over $1billion over four years to strengthen Australia's biosecurity system. This funding aims to maintain the national biosecurity policy, operational and technical functions on a sustainable basis, and it will partially be funded by the introduction of cost...
Amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Air and Maritime Arrivals) Order (No 1) 2022 commenced at 12.01am on Saturday, 30 April 2022. The amendments repealed the quarantine requirements for unvaccinated international air arrivals and all maritime arrivals. Click here for further information. If you have any further...
Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department's class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangement need to be aware of the expansion announced with regards to fertiliser. As of 16 May 2022, the fertiliser AEPCOMM group has been expanded to include...
A new program designed to build the supply chain recruitment pipeline and provide training in key skill gap areas, specifically targeting women and young women to help bridge the gender gap and increase diversity in the industry, has been launched in Victoria. This innovative program aims...
The 2023 WA state budget has allocated $136 million to projects that will increase the capacity of ports and diversify exports across the state. This funding aims to expand the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour, support the Geraldton Port Maximisation Project and upgrade roads and berth facilities...
The Queensland government has announced a $39 million upgrade to the shipyard facilities and infrastructure at the Cairns Marine Precinct. This project, which consists of the upgrade of waterfront facilities, a road upgrade, bridge, two wharves and a common user facility, will enhance capabilities and opportunities...