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China enacts counter-measures against U.S. Trade Rep penalties

China has now announced counter-measures to the penalties that will be imposed on China-connected shipping by the United States Trade Representative. Details are a bit...
China has now announced counter-measures to the penalties that will be imposed on China-connected shipping by the United States Trade Representative. Details are a bit scant, but China’s Premier, Li Qiang has signed Order 817 of the State Council (link will take you to Mandarin-language text). A very short summary of the new regulations in...
October 3, 2025

US Federal Government shutdown could cause trade delays

Federal Government in the United States has entered shut-down after a Senate vote failed to secure funding for administrative funding across the country. A standoff...
Federal Government in the United States has entered shut-down after a Senate vote failed to secure funding for administrative funding across the country. A standoff over spending between the two major political blocs in the United States, the Democrats and the Republicans, did not reach agreement in a 55-45 vote that required 60 votes for...
October 3, 2025

ICS opens office in Singapore

The International Chamber of Shipping has strengthened its global presence in one of the world’s leading maritime hubs by announcing that it will open a...
The International Chamber of Shipping has strengthened its global presence in one of the world’s leading maritime hubs by announcing that it will open a new office in Singapore. The announcement was made at the Singapore Shipping Association’s 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Sunil Krishnakumar has been appointed as the General Manager of the new Singapore...
October 3, 2025

BBC Chartering celebrates its partners and staff in 2025

BBC Chartering held a party in Brisbane in September celebrating its staff and partners. Mauro Capano, the BBC Chartering Managing Director in Australia, thanked everyone...
BBC Chartering held a party in Brisbane in September celebrating its staff and partners. Mauro Capano, the BBC Chartering Managing Director in Australia, thanked everyone who came, especially those who flew domestically and internationally. With a newbuilding programme of eco-vessels underway, Mauro described it as an “exciting time” for BBC with the vision of the...
October 3, 2025

ContainerCo’s “Prices Road Container Park” to be powered by OneStop Modal and VBS

OneStop, a provider of logistics technology and data solutions, and ContainerCo, a provider of container depot and transport services, have expanded their  partnership with the...
OneStop, a provider of logistics technology and data solutions, and ContainerCo, a provider of container depot and transport services, have expanded their  partnership with the launch of ContainerCo’s new Prices Road container park in South Auckland. The greenfield site will welcome its first container movements from Monday, 29 September 2025. Powered by OneStop’s advanced solutions,...
October 3, 2025

Help improve welfare services for seafarers visiting Australian ports

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority  and the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council are carrying out a survey to get feedback on the welfare services available to...
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority  and the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council are carrying out a survey to get feedback on the welfare services available to seafarers visiting Australian ports. “If you are a seafarer who has visited an Australian port, we want to hear about your experience with shore-based welfare services. We also encourage you...
October 3, 2025

China enacts counter-measures against U.S. Trade Rep penalties

China has now announced counter-measures to the penalties that will be imposed on China-connected shipping by the United States Trade Representative. Details are a bit...
China has now announced counter-measures to the penalties that will be imposed on China-connected shipping by the United States Trade Representative. Details are a bit scant, but China’s Premier, Li Qiang has signed Order 817 of the State Council (link will take you to Mandarin-language text). A very short summary of the new regulations in...
October 3, 2025

US Federal Government shutdown could cause trade delays

Federal Government in the United States has entered shut-down after a Senate vote failed to secure funding for administrative funding across the country. A standoff...
Federal Government in the United States has entered shut-down after a Senate vote failed to secure funding for administrative funding across the country. A standoff over spending between the two major political blocs in the United States, the Democrats and the Republicans, did not reach agreement in a 55-45 vote that required 60 votes for...
October 3, 2025

ICS opens office in Singapore

The International Chamber of Shipping has strengthened its global presence in one of the world’s leading maritime hubs by announcing that it will open a...
The International Chamber of Shipping has strengthened its global presence in one of the world’s leading maritime hubs by announcing that it will open a new office in Singapore. The announcement was made at the Singapore Shipping Association’s 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Sunil Krishnakumar has been appointed as the General Manager of the new Singapore...
October 3, 2025

BBC Chartering celebrates its partners and staff in 2025

BBC Chartering held a party in Brisbane in September celebrating its staff and partners. Mauro Capano, the BBC Chartering Managing Director in Australia, thanked everyone...
BBC Chartering held a party in Brisbane in September celebrating its staff and partners. Mauro Capano, the BBC Chartering Managing Director in Australia, thanked everyone who came, especially those who flew domestically and internationally. With a newbuilding programme of eco-vessels underway, Mauro described it as an “exciting time” for BBC with the vision of the...
October 3, 2025

ContainerCo’s “Prices Road Container Park” to be powered by OneStop Modal and VBS

OneStop, a provider of logistics technology and data solutions, and ContainerCo, a provider of container depot and transport services, have expanded their  partnership with the...
OneStop, a provider of logistics technology and data solutions, and ContainerCo, a provider of container depot and transport services, have expanded their  partnership with the launch of ContainerCo’s new Prices Road container park in South Auckland. The greenfield site will welcome its first container movements from Monday, 29 September 2025. Powered by OneStop’s advanced solutions,...
October 3, 2025

Help improve welfare services for seafarers visiting Australian ports

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority  and the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council are carrying out a survey to get feedback on the welfare services available to...
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority  and the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council are carrying out a survey to get feedback on the welfare services available to seafarers visiting Australian ports. “If you are a seafarer who has visited an Australian port, we want to hear about your experience with shore-based welfare services. We also encourage you...
October 3, 2025

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Industry Gala Night 2025

October 11, 2025 @ 6:30pm
 - 11:30pm
Industry Gala Night 2025 – Event Sold Out! SAL is thrilled to host to our upcoming Industry Gala Night! It is a premier event that...
Industry Gala Night 2025 – Event Sold Out! SAL is thrilled to host to our upcoming Industry Gala Night! It is a premier event that promises an evening of elegance, entertainment, and exceptional networking opportunities. After a successful turnout and memorable event last year, we are excited to return to a brand-new venue, The STAR...

Victorian State Committee – A Special End of Year Luncheon

November 28, 2025 @ 12:30pm
 - 3:00pm
Proudly Sponsored By Friday 28th November 2025, 1230-1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 We would be delighted to have...
Proudly Sponsored By Friday 28th November 2025, 1230-1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year. The luncheon includes Mr Glenn Ridge producer, actor and television host. Centrally located in Melbourne the Royal...
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