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Call for Australia to reform away from state-based security

: Latest News; Saturday, 25 September 2021

Australian companies, governments and the security industry must work together to bring about crucial reforms if the country is to meet key security threats in coming years.

WFS takes over Pinnacle Logistics

: Latest News; Saturday, 25 September 2021

USA-based air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has acquired Dallas/Fort Worth's IAS Logistics (aka Pinnacle Logistics). Financial details were not disclosed.

Transport workers face changes to WA Covid rules

: Latest News; Saturday, 25 September 2021

From late next month, freight, transport and logistics workers must have had at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to enter Western Australia from 'high' or 'extreme' risk jurisdictions, based on the latest public health advice.

Replacement Australian Home Affairs Device Certificate delayed

: Latest News; Saturday, 25 September 2021

The International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) reports the replacement of the Home Affairs Device Certificate outlined in Australian Customs Notice (ACN) 2021/39 has been postponed and will not be occurring on 29 September as previously communicated.

TIACA warns of a 'challenging' Q4

: Latest News; Friday, 24 September 2021

With port congestion continuing, more shippers switching from sea to air and Covid hitting airport staffing levels, the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) says the industry must adapt to “unprecedented challenges” in Q4, with demand outstripping supply.

CargoAi adds booking request function

: Latest News; Friday, 24 September 2021

Forwarders now can search specific routes to see flights that are updated on a daily basis by CargoAi and view rates from airlines operating those routes.

AAT gains CEIV certificate

: Latest News; Friday, 24 September 2021

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification.

BIFA praises UK government's Brexit response

: Latest News; Friday, 24 September 2021

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the quick response from UK government to some of the many questions raised by participants during a seminar to address some of the unfinished issues faced by the logistics industry following the UK’s departure from the EU.

Newcastle opens EoI for container park

: Latest News; Friday, 24 September 2021

In Australia, the Port of Newcastle has opened an Expressions of Interest (EoI) via tenderlink.com regarding potential establishment of an Empty Container Park in the Mayfield Precinct of Port of Newcastle.