Jim Wilson, Australia Correspondent
-
American Shipper
LNG: The next major marine fuel?
A global effort is underway to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going ships. Liquefied natural gas will likely play an important — but only partial —…
Read More » -
Asia-Pacific
Freight All Kinds: Transporting nuclear ores and wastes
Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.
Read More » -
Asia-Pacific
Down Under Trucking: productivity under the microscope
This week: productivity; freeway truck fire; telematics; truck roll-over deaths; ecstasy drug-bust; cyclist death; trucking contract win.
Read More » -
International
Daimler: a venerable giant and a modern automotive tech-innovator
Although it's over 120 years old, there’s nothing ‘sprightly’ about Daimler. It’s a technological disrupter, automotive standard-setter and one of the FreightTech 25!
Read More » -
Legal issues
Volkswagen hit with $86.2 million fine for emissions cheating
A record Australian fine of A$125 million ($86.2 million) has been imposed on Volkswagen because of its false emissions statements.
Read More » -
Infrastructure
Maersk opens new logistics center near Hai Phong seaport in Vietnam
Global shipping giant Maersk has opened its latest logistics and distribution center to cope with growing domestic demand in Vietnam.
Read More » -
American Shipper
Power of three: MOL begins study into hybrid battery / hydrogen / LNG car carrier
Japanese ocean shipping giant is investigating how to make its ships greener with liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and batteries.
Read More » -
American Shipper
Matson-Swire join forces in South Pacific service
Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.
Read More » -
American Shipper
WiseTech acquires Ready Korea
Global logistics software provider WiseTech picks up South Korean customs clearer Ready Korea for just over A$20 million ($13.7 million).
Read More » -
Asia-Pacific
DP World chomps its way toward end-to-end logistics after swallowing-up Feedertech
International container operator DP World joins Asian and European feeder networks together; synergies – and tensions – abound, say analysts.
Read More »