Author Archives: Edward

Emirates starts scheduled freighter service to Australia

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Edward

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, will begin operating its first dedicated freighter service to Australia next week.

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Overcapacity looms for China industry

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Edward

Is China’s Titanic economy finally running into the iceberg of overcapacity? Problems at China Cosco Holdings suggest trouble ahead. Cosco, a giant state-owned shipping company, is locked into long-term contracts for chartering vessels that haul iron ore, coal and grain … Continue reading →

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QR National – Improved Cairns Sea Freighter Service

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Edward

We have been advised of a new initiative that improves transit times from Brisbane to Cairns, and further increases freight availability into the Mackay and Cairns regions. Commencing 1 August 2011, QR National will be offering Seafreighter services six times … Continue reading →

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Sale of Hills Parcel Direct and VicFast Parcel Direct

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Edward

We have been advised of the following announcement: As you are aware, earlier this year the Parcel Direct Group (PDG) Board announced that it was undertaking a review of its investments with a potential outcome of divesting all or parts … Continue reading →

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TNT spilts and then lists

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Edward

TNT Express commenced trading on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam on 26 May under the symbol “TNTE” and has been included in the AEX Index. The listing of TNT Express is part of the company’s de-merger from TNT NV, which received … Continue reading →

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Patrick’s Operation Strikes

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Edward

We have received confirmation that the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has been granted permission for a 24-hour strike this weekend at Patrick’s four container terminals.

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Patricks terminal planned strike action – Called off.

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Edward

We have been informed by Patricks Terminals that the planned industrial action by the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) was called off. Both parties agreed to return to the negotiating table.

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QANTAS announces further response to rising fuel costs.

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Edward

QANTAS has annouced further measures to address concerns surrounding rising fuel prices and natural disasters throughout the region. The full article can be viewed on the QANTAS website: http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/au/publicaffairs/details?ArticleID=2011/mar11/5092

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Rohlig – Updated Fuel Charge due to current situation in the Middle East

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Edward

Due to the price of oil being impacted by the unrest in the Middle East and with most fuel-related charges currently on a constant path of increase.

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QANTAS to pay NZ fine

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Edward

Qantas Airways has finally closed the book on its involvement in a 6 year cartel to fix air cargo prices after it agreed to pay a fine of NZ$6.5 million ($4.8 million) to New Zealand’s commerce commission.

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