Jim Wilson

Industry and government got together around the (virtual) table this morning (Friday 08 September 2023) to discuss an amazing project that potentially could improve productivity right across Australia: the Maritime Single Window. The Maritime Single Window is a pretty simple idea – it means that all government agencies and authorities exchange and receive all necessary...

Shipping Australia was pleased to host our annual Victoria State Committee meeting at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on 24 August 2023. We would like to thank Victoria Freight and Ports Minister, Melissa Horne, who found time in her busy schedule to address our guests. We would also like to thank Olga Coelho Heubert, Chief...

NSW transport minister Jo Haylen shared her vision for a less fragmented freight system during Shipping Australia’s NSW Parliamentary Luncheon on Thursday 10 August to a room full of shipping representatives and stakeholders. Thank you to Minister Haylen for attending and addressing our guests. A big thank you also to all of our speakers –...

In July 2023, Pacific Asia Express was rebranded to PIL Australia. SAL caught up with PIL Australia’s Managing Director Andrew Maguire and Executive Chairman Barry Misiurak to discuss this rebranding. SAL: Thank you for joining us today. Let’s start with the recent announcement regarding the renaming of Pacific Asia Express to PIL Australia. Can you...

Shipping Australia's annual magazine is out now!

Swire Projects is expanding into WA; Swire Shipping is expanding in the Pacific, and Swire Bulk is protection whales. It's been a busy week for Swire!

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk have jointly announced a mutual decision to terminate the 2M Alliance, effective from January 2025.

FONASBA - the Federation of Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents - has announced that young ship agents and brokers working for non-member companies may now compete in its prestigious award competition.

The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) has launched a new appeal to the maritime industry to support seafarers and their families impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.

Seafarer vaccination numbers continue to climb but Omicron may be threatening to disrupt crew changes.