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Senator Wong affirms support for UNCLOS to Shipping Australia

Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Commonwealth Minister for Foreign Affairs, has confirmed to Shipping Australia that the Commonwealth Government is committed to upholding the U.N....
Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Commonwealth Minister for Foreign Affairs, has confirmed to Shipping Australia that the Commonwealth Government is committed to upholding the U.N. Convention on the Law of the SEA and will continue to work with partners to defend the rules-based maritime order. “The Australian Government shares your deep concern,” Minister Wong wrote...
September 11, 2026

The Hon. Natalie Ward promises less tax, more infrastructure, less government

Shipping and logistics suffers from a “bit of middle-child syndrome,” the Hon. Natalie Ward MLC, the NSW Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Deputy...
Shipping and logistics suffers from a “bit of middle-child syndrome,” the Hon. Natalie Ward MLC, the NSW Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Deputy Leader of the Liberals, told Shipping Australia Luncheon guests in Sydney recently. Shipping Australia was honoured by Ms Ward who generously gave the keynote speech at our recent Spring Luncheon,...
September 11, 2026

Thompson Clarke proposes new measure to tackle systemic logistics under-performance

Matthew Cook, director of operations at Thompson Clarke shipping consultancy, has proposed a two part-measure to tackle endemic underperformance in the Australian logistics sector. He...
Matthew Cook, director of operations at Thompson Clarke shipping consultancy, has proposed a two part-measure to tackle endemic underperformance in the Australian logistics sector. He note that there are a wide range of questions in the Australia system, such as whether crane rates are good enough, whether terminal charges are too high, whether industrial downtime...
September 11, 2026

IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz

By the IMO Thousands of seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the current conflict in the Middle East began on 28 February...
By the IMO Thousands of seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the current conflict in the Middle East began on 28 February this year. To date, at least 70 attacks on international shipping have been verified by IMO, with 19 seafarers killed. With maritime security threats on the rise globally, IMO Secretary-General...
September 11, 2026

WSC calls on governments to close battery cargo safety gap

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on governments to address a gap in international dangerous goods rules that allows containers carrying thousands of lithium...
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on governments to address a gap in international dangerous goods rules that allows containers carrying thousands of lithium batteries to be transported without carriers being informed of the hazard. The call comes as battery transport grows rapidly and cargo fires remain a persistent risk at sea. Global lithium-ion...
September 11, 2026

Tickets now on sale! Shipping Australia’s NSW Christmas Luncheon 2026! Book Now!

New South Wales State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2026 TICKETS NOW ON SALE: via our Events Page! FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2026  1200hrs for 1230hrs At the...
New South Wales State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2026 TICKETS NOW ON SALE: via our Events Page! FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2026  1200hrs for 1230hrs At the “W” HOTEL  in the GREAT ROOM at 31 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 SYDNEY DARLING HARBOUR    Join colleagues, clients, and industry leaders for Shipping Australia’s signature End of Year...
September 9, 2026

Senator Wong affirms support for UNCLOS to Shipping Australia

Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Commonwealth Minister for Foreign Affairs, has confirmed to Shipping Australia that the Commonwealth Government is committed to upholding the U.N....
Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Commonwealth Minister for Foreign Affairs, has confirmed to Shipping Australia that the Commonwealth Government is committed to upholding the U.N. Convention on the Law of the SEA and will continue to work with partners to defend the rules-based maritime order. “The Australian Government shares your deep concern,” Minister Wong wrote...
September 11, 2026

The Hon. Natalie Ward promises less tax, more infrastructure, less government

Shipping and logistics suffers from a “bit of middle-child syndrome,” the Hon. Natalie Ward MLC, the NSW Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Deputy...
Shipping and logistics suffers from a “bit of middle-child syndrome,” the Hon. Natalie Ward MLC, the NSW Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Deputy Leader of the Liberals, told Shipping Australia Luncheon guests in Sydney recently. Shipping Australia was honoured by Ms Ward who generously gave the keynote speech at our recent Spring Luncheon,...
September 11, 2026

Thompson Clarke proposes new measure to tackle systemic logistics under-performance

Matthew Cook, director of operations at Thompson Clarke shipping consultancy, has proposed a two part-measure to tackle endemic underperformance in the Australian logistics sector. He...
Matthew Cook, director of operations at Thompson Clarke shipping consultancy, has proposed a two part-measure to tackle endemic underperformance in the Australian logistics sector. He note that there are a wide range of questions in the Australia system, such as whether crane rates are good enough, whether terminal charges are too high, whether industrial downtime...
September 11, 2026

IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz

By the IMO Thousands of seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the current conflict in the Middle East began on 28 February...
By the IMO Thousands of seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the current conflict in the Middle East began on 28 February this year. To date, at least 70 attacks on international shipping have been verified by IMO, with 19 seafarers killed. With maritime security threats on the rise globally, IMO Secretary-General...
September 11, 2026

WSC calls on governments to close battery cargo safety gap

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on governments to address a gap in international dangerous goods rules that allows containers carrying thousands of lithium...
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on governments to address a gap in international dangerous goods rules that allows containers carrying thousands of lithium batteries to be transported without carriers being informed of the hazard. The call comes as battery transport grows rapidly and cargo fires remain a persistent risk at sea. Global lithium-ion...
September 11, 2026

Tickets now on sale! Shipping Australia’s NSW Christmas Luncheon 2026! Book Now!

New South Wales State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2026 TICKETS NOW ON SALE: via our Events Page! FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2026  1200hrs for 1230hrs At the...
New South Wales State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2026 TICKETS NOW ON SALE: via our Events Page! FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2026  1200hrs for 1230hrs At the “W” HOTEL  in the GREAT ROOM at 31 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 SYDNEY DARLING HARBOUR    Join colleagues, clients, and industry leaders for Shipping Australia’s signature End of Year...
September 9, 2026

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Industry Gala Night 2026

October 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm
 - 12:00am
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night...
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of...

NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2026

December 4, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2026 FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2026  1200hrs for 1230hrs At the “W” HOTEL  in the GREAT ROOM at 31 Wheat Rd,...
NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2026 FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2026  1200hrs for 1230hrs At the “W” HOTEL  in the GREAT ROOM at 31 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 SYDNEY DARLING HARBOUR  PROUDLY SPONSORED BY  SUPPORT SPONSORS              
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