The judge found that the injuries suffered by the passenger were not caused by an unexpected or unusual event.

Customs has issued Notice No. 2012/35 which sets out new conditions for those operating licensed depots and warehouses.

This decision clarifies and reinforces the strict timeframes for making claims for scheduled benefits from the MAIB in Tasmania.

Documenting, or 'seen to be doing', or able to demonstrate that you have done something, is just as important as 'doing'.

The Hanjin Shipping collapse initially impacted Shippers and Consignees.

In the recent decision of Transfield Shipping Inc v Mercator Shipping Inc (The Achilleas) [2009] 1 AC 61 (9 July 2008), the UK House of Lords unanimously overturned previous case law to hold that liability for damages in contract must be founded on the intention of the parties, and within the scope of loss objectively contemplated at the time of entering into the contract.

These amendments mean that executive officers must proactively exercise due diligence to ensure compliance with the HVNL.

English SC clarifies application of 1-year time bar. Discusses judgement & possible implications. English & Australian laws differ.

Following the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) narrow re-election in the August 2010 Federal election, the ALP will need the support of every member of the alliance (including two rural-based independents and Victorian Greens MP, Adam Bandt) to pass legislation through the lower House.

Norton Rose will host the next annual meeting of Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading on Thursday 18 April 2013.

The mini-videos include capital raising, COVID-19 and FIRB developments affecting the transport and logistics industry.

Businesses must have practices and procedures in place to ensure the safe operation of their heavy transport activities.

The NHVR recently released regulatory advice on the use of heavy vehicle safety technology and telematics.

Terms and conditions should be reviewed to ensure they exclude community protest action, not merely industrial action.

Interesting article on a new approach to assessing and preventing fatigue in heavy vehicle drivers.

Impact of HVNL reaches all involved in CoR including foreign suppliers. Article discusses warning signs & ways to mitigate risks.

The legal rights of people injured in motor vehicle accidents are further undermined by the NSW new green slip changes.

A brief look at the explanatory memorandum associated with the HS2012 legislation and the major amendments arising from it.

The Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (1999 Montreal Convention and Other Measures) Act 2008 (the Act) will come into effect in Australia on 24 January 2009, bringing Australian legislation up to date and in alignment with that now in place in much of the world.

The popularity of ridesharing required a review of the NSW passenger transport industry and a need for new legislation.