Chinese manufacturing shows April turnaround
Beijing's efforts to revive China's economy are beginning to take effect as the latest indicators suggest that the country's manufacturing sector may have started to turn a corner this month.
Global box movements are on the rise
Export volumes of containers rose in February, for the second consecutive month, according to the latest data from Container Trades Statistics (CTS).
ITF welcomes Auckland developments
Global union the International Transport Workers Federation says it welcomes news wharfies at the Ports of Auckland are able to return to work.
Big exporters don’t need financial help says EFIC
Large exporters, and their related products, should not be assisted by the government’s Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Productivity Commission has asserted.
Heavy machinery imports spike
Import data for heavy machinery imports to Australia indicate that a near-fourfold increase in units imported has taken place.
Supply chain progress slow, says report
A new report addressing more than 20 critical supply chain issues was released yesterday by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
ABS reports fall in merchandise import values
Merchandise imports to Australia fell in value by 6% in February compared with the figure for January, Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show.
Korea Weight Restrictions
The Korean Ministry of Construction & Transportation had recently heightened the enforcement of container weight restrictions on shipments moving on roads in Korea.
Auckland’s waterfront strike rolls on
Ports of Auckland management has met union representatives to discuss the return to work of Maritime Union members who have been on strike during the past month.
Transport arrangements over the Easter period
The 2012 Easter period commences next week on Good Friday 6th April and the container terminals will continue to operate over this period.
PoA issues lock-out notice despite mediation order
Ports of Auckland (PoA) management has delayed plans to privatise stevedoring at the port as part of ongoing judicial mediation but in the meantime has issued a lock-out notice for workers involved in the strikes.
Auckland dispute heads to the courts
A dispute between the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ ) and the Ports of Auckland (PoA) is heading for the courts.
Bunker Prices Hit New Highs
Crude oil price hikes by members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries has sent the cost of bunker fuel through the roof.
