DP World increases stake in Australia

DP World increases stake in Australia DP World announces that it has acquired an additional stake in DP World Australia (Holding) Pty Ltd (DP World Australia) from Gateway Infrastructure Investments (Gateway) and other financial investors valuing DP World Australia at...

Chinese New Year 2019 blank sailings

Chinese New Year 2019 blank sailings Please see below a full list of known cancellations in Asia-Australia services during expected low demand during Chinese New Year, as notified by carriers and/or indicated in published schedules. Please note that service...

DAWR – $120,000 fine for Serious Biosecurity Breaches

DAWR – $120,000 fine for Serious Biosecurity Breaches Friday, 21 December 2018 A Brisbane company and its director have been fined a total of $120,000 for biosecurity breaches associated with the transport and storage of imported uncooked pig meat during 2014 and...

DP World charges on

DP World charges on                 DP World Australia (DPWA) has proceeded with its higher landside infrastructure charges from 1 January 2019 despite significant opposition from the landside container logistics sector. Also,...

Air Cargo CTOs Update

Air Cargo CTOs Update       Following a relatively orderly peak season with minimal disruption and delays, the CTOs report that post-Christmas and New Year, their terminals are all operating normally, without backlogs or truck queues. This is a positive...

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – 2018-2019 Issues & Expenses

Update: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – 2018-2019 Issues & Expenses The BMSB Seasonal Measures that have been implemented by DAWR in Australia are now enforced and causing numerous processing issues. We are finding that DAWR are experiencing process delays and issues...

Freight volumes slightly better in July – ACI World

Freight volumes slightly better in July – ACI World DATA published by Airports Coun­cil International (ACI) World show freight volumes   benefited from a small up-trend in July, growing by 3.2 per cent compared to June’s 2.3   per cent. Year-to-date figure growth for...

AIBS indicators look good for ‘air cargo growth plus’

AIBS indicators look good for ‘air cargo growth plus’ AWARENESS of Austral­ia’s trading future – short and medium term, espe­cially, but also  long-term projections – is vital for the country, the compa­nies and other entities directly  involved, and the support...