Container Statistics Show Growth in Port Botany

MARCH 2018’s container throughput at Port Botany was significantly higher than it was the same month in 2017, according to the latest available trade statistics from NSW Ports. A total of 206,441 TEU crossed the wharves at Port Botany in March 2018, an increase of 11%...

Port Botany Freight Duplication

NSW Ports has welcomed the announcement of the duplication of the Port Botany Freight Line between Port Botany and Mascot as part of the broader joint agreement between the Federal and NSW Governments on the multi-billion dollar Inland Rail project. About 440,000 TEU...

Heavy Vehicle User Charging Trials

CTAA participated in a National Industry Advisory Group meeting on 20 March, along with other national industry bodies and larger transport companies, at which the Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure & Cities, Paul Fletcher MP, addressed the need to trial...

Air Cargo Growth Hits 22-Month Low

The latest data for global airfreight  markets compiled by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), rose 1.7 per cent in March 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was five...

US Launches Detention and Demurrage Investigation

FMC seeks information on unfair practices by carriers and terminals from port users, who claim they are being charged for events beyond their control. The US Federal Maritime Commission has launched a call for information in its investigation into port demurrage,...

Direct Dehire to Wharf – True Costs

CTAA continues to support its Alliance companies in all container ports who are taking steps to recover the true costs of de-hiring empty containers direct to wharf as instructed by some Shipping Lines. While it is acknowledged that improvements have been made in slot...

Australia’s record trade in services

Australia’s total trade in services reached a new record of $166 billion in 2016-17, driving economic growth and helping create new jobs. The record has been driven by services exports rising 8.3 per cent to $81.6 billion. Trade in Services 2016-17, released today,...

More tariff cuts under Japan-Australia FTA

The fifth round of tariff cuts under the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) have come into effect, delivering wide-ranging benefits for Australian businesses that will help drive exports and create new jobs. The new tariff cuts will boost...

Can the TPP still work without the US?

It’s been a long time in the making. Negotiations for the long-awaited Trans- Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement began more than seven years ago. And earlier this month, Australia joined 10 other nations to finally sign off on the deal. The deal was struck...