The WA Government is looking to start talks with rail operator Arc Infrastructure. Photo: stock After 25 years of privatisation, the WA Government says it wants to nationalise the state’s freight rail network as demand surges. Freight rail in the state was privatised in 2000 but recent growth in WA industries, particularly grain harvests and…
Wyndham Port is the only deep-sea port between Broome and Darwin. Photo: Kimberley Ports Authority Three new international ports of entry have been declared in Western Australia’s north which should reduce freight time, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. And the PM also announced $200m in funding for housing and infrastructure projects in the state’s regions.…
Brisbane port’s container notification fees were the second highest at the start of this year, the ACCC says. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The federal government needs to consider policy action to help reduce stevedoring and container costs in the overseas and domestic freight supply chain. That was the major finding of the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Picture: stock SOME of the country’s bigger ports are anticipating a bumper summer cruise season as the industry looks to leave the COVID-19 pandemic far behind in its wake. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz says cruise tourism is “thriving” in Australia with record economic benefits. “Cruise tourism is now…