Hutchison Ports has confirmed the signing of a new four-year Enterprise Agreement with unions, including the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). This agreement secures operational stability and continuity across its terminals through to 2029. The new Enterprise Agreement has secured an 18.25% pay rise for workers...
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), the Australian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has finalised a new enterprise agreement with local unions. The agreement covers all operations until March 2029 and was achieved with no disruption to operations. It provides improved benefits and conditions for employees, allows...
The federal infrastructure and transport minister Catherine King has spoken about the key role intermodals serve in facilitating the movement of freight in a rapidly changing Australia. The integral component that is intermodal transport is the driver of national and state investment, from the $1.62billion commitment...
An updated National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy has been announced by the federal government. This revised strategy has been developed to support Australia's freight and supply chain sector, which has significantly evolved since the strategy's first iteration in 2019. The National Freight and Supply Chain...
Victoria has announced a new Freight Plan that outlines key actions aimed at cutting emissions, boosting innovation and improving efficiency across Victoria's freight network. This plan establishes a clear direction for decarbonising the freight sector, improving infrastructure, and supporting smarter, more sustainable freight movements across the...
The Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne has enhanced its biodiversity protection technology through updated processes. VICT launched its rural tailgate inspection process late 2024 as a contribution to protecting Victoria's biodiversity at the Port of Melbourne and is now also able...
The South Australian Government has announced a $3.9 million support package for local wine exporters over the next two years. The program, which will be developed in partnership with the South Australian wine industry, will focus on delivering strong commercial outcomes and building South Australia's recognition...
Ports Australia has been nominated for the prestigious International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) Sustainability Awards. The IAPH Awards, run through the World Ports Sustainability Program, celebrate projects that contribute meaningfully to the long-term resilience, sustainability and innovation of the global ports sector. This nomination recognises...
Australia has assumed the Chair of the International Grains Council (IGC). The IGC constitutes 29 countries and encourages transparency and international cooperation in global grains' trading. As Chair, Australia will lead discussions on global grain trade and explore issues such as promoting rules-based trade, removing barriers...
The 2025 Australian winegrape crush is estimated to be 1.57 million tonnes, 160,000 tonnes (11 percent) more than the 2024 crush, but 140,000 tonnes below the 10-year average of 1.71 million tonnes. The 2025 crush equates to around 1.1 billion litres of wine, which is in...