Much of the current state of the world shipping industry can be pinpointed to one key driver: COVID. In a new policy brief, the UN Conference on Trade and Development has confirmed that there has been an increased import demand for manufactured … [Read more...]
Planning for the future
Randall Bonner, General Manager Group Assets, Flinders Port Holdings, writes: COVID induced disruption to cargo shipping was minimal, while there have been virtually no shutdowns of major ports. In South Australia, where we own and operate the … [Read more...]
COVID waterfront testing and reporting rules in Victoria
Victoria's Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions (No 18) require that in-scope workers undertake surveillance testing for COVID-19, as listed in the Surveillance Testing Industry List. All ports of entry workers who are in scope … [Read more...]
A resilient response to a year of change
Philip Holliday, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Port Authority of New South Wales, writes: "From the rapid response to COVID-19 to a new strategic vision set to improve levels of service for shipping, it’s been a year of significant change … [Read more...]
Ensuring global logistics supply chain continuity during the coronavirus crisis
Kevin Clarke, Managing Director of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in Australia, writes: The year we are about to archive will be seared into our memories as the year that called into question the way we live, work and do business. In the … [Read more...]