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DP World West Swanson Terminal Delays Cause Landside Cost Increases and Inefficiencies
Significant landside delays within DP World’s West Swanson Terminal (WST) in the Port of Melbourne over several days has led to damaging landside cost increases and transport inefficiencies. Average Truck…
Patrick Fremantle Terminal – OneStop Optibook Implementation
CTAA has been informed that Patrick’s Fremantle Terminal is scheduled to implement OneStop’s Optibook functionality into its VBS slot booking and terminal interface information processes in early September 2026 (date TBC). OneStop, in conjunction…
Fuel Pricing & Supply Update – 15 June 2026
Fuel price update and outcomes of latest Federal Fuel Response meeting convened by the Federal Government on 11 June 2026. Also, information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Supply – AdBlue.
Road Works Impacting Heavy Vehicle Access to Port of Melbourne
CTAA has received advice on several important road works / maintenance programs which will impact on heavy vehicle access to the Port of Melbourne over coming weeks: Footscray Road Service…
Improving Load Stability & Container Safety Through Better Dunnage Bag Inflation
CTAA Alliance Partner, X-Pak Global has an upgraded portable dunnage bag inflator available that helps improve container loading safety and cargo stability. Check it out!
CTAA Container LOGTECH 2026
Tickets are on sale now for CTAA Container LOGTECH 2026! Being held in Melbourne on Friday, 31 July 2026, Container LOGTECH 2026 will showcase speakers, panels and exhibitors focusing on how existing & emerging technologies…
MSIC Price Increases an Afront!!
The next cost impost on truck drivers and transport operators in container logistics sector across Australia is the decision by the Federal Government, buried in the 2026/27 Budget, to fully…
Diesel Price & Fuel Supply Update – 18 May 2026
The average Terminal Gate Price (TGP) for diesel has flattened out and remains reasonably steady across Australia’s major capital cities. However, the TPG price is still 22.6% above the price of diesel…
Heavy Vehicle National Law Changes – 9 Weeks to Go!
There are only 9 weeks to go until the amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is likely to commence from 1 July 2026 (still subject to Ministerial approval). As a…
Diesel Price & Fuel Supply Update – 30 April 2026
Latest update (as of 30 April 2026) of diesel pricing and fuel supply in Australia. Includes information on the Federal Government’s bilaterial efforts to shore up supply from Asian neighbours,…