The Victorian government has announced a new grain terminal in the state that will be connected to rail for the first time in 30 years, taking trucks off regional roads, with freight trains moving bulk grain for domestic and export markets. A four-kilometre section of the...
Recent statistics released by the Port of Melbourne have confirmed that 2024 was a record-breaking year for the port, with the highest annual container trade volume ever recorded at the site, reaching a total of 3.396 million TEUs, up nine per cent on 2023. The growth...
The Australian wine industry will inevitably feel some impact from Trump's 10% tariff however, they are more favourably positioned when compared to other wine markets such as those within the European Union who have been hit with a 20% tariff or South Africa who has...
There is no doubt that major shifts are underway with regards to wine consumption across the globe. In five years, the amount of Gen Zs of legal drinking age will double in size but will be drinking less than former generations. Compounding this is the fact...
Following the UK Alcohol Duty Review, as of 1 August 2023, all wine sold in the United Kingdom started being taxed on the level of alcohol in the product, rather than by volume. This has had a direct consequence on the level of alcohol in the...
In the 12 months ended December 2024, Australian wine exports grew by 34% in value, totalling $2.55 billion - the highest value since June 2021 - with total volume also increasing by 7% to reach 649 million litres over the same period. These highs were predominantly...
As the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continue to unfold across Queensland, container terminals and empty container depots are returning to service at the Port of Brisbane. The ongoing impact of Cyclone Alfred has seen destructive winds, localised flooding, power outages and significant road debris, creating...
Software solutions provider OneStop has announced its latest collaboration with ACFS Port Logistics, with an upcoming integration of the e-Depot and e-Rail Appleton facilities in Victoria. This collaboration will deliver more efficient container transactions by harnessing the power of OneStop Modal and the Vehicle Booking System...
The conclusion of 2024 saw Australian wine exports increase by 34% in value to $2.55 billion and by 7% in volume to 649 million litres. This positive outcome was a result of high levels of shipments to mainland China post-tariff removal in the months April to...
Stage two of NSW Ports' On-Dock Rail Investment Program at Port Botany is due to commence in the upcoming months, enhancing Sydney's rail capacity and freight supply chains. This program, worth nearly $400 million, sees DP World and the NSW Ports co-invest to develop a new...