The supply of essential goods and services in Australia is not highly susceptible to a short-term disruption to the supply of imported goods, the Productivity Commission has found in its interim report. Vulnerability appears to be quite limited. The … [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...]
The importance of freight and the seafarer highlighted in the COVID year
The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development writes about freight and seafarers during 2020 - the year of COVID. "For the Australian shipping industry, we can look back on … [Read more...]
Perth, WA, based-GEV reveals hydrogen-carrier ship strategy to take advantage of future Australian exports
A growing list of Australian hydrogen-export projects, and the perception that Australia is a potential world-leader in hydrogen exports, has led Perth, WA-based Global Energy Ventures to announce plans to develop a new hydrogen-carrying ship … [Read more...]
Mythbusting: current events, costs, congestion and unsubstantiated allegations
Recent industrial action has presented considerable challenges to maintaining the efficiency and low costs of the supply chain. There are a number of adverse consequences including, unfortunately, campaigns of disinformation. Lingering effects of … [Read more...]