A container ship which did not meet the minimum access requirements for container stow working space was recently unable to discharge containers at an Australian port and was forced to leave Australia with containers onboard, with the vessel eventually returning to SE Asia to tranship the containers to other vessels which complied with the requirements.

Transport New South Wales announced the implementation of a plan to catch drivers who use their phones while driving.

Transport operators should become familiar with the updated guide and review loading procedures to ensure compliance.

The NTC discussion paper sets out the regime, identifies potential barriers and proposes reforms to improve the regime.

Port service providers in Australia will not need to have maritime security plans as part of their operating framework.

Part of the recently announced package of austerity measures announced by the German government prior to its parliament’s summer break, is a proposal to raise a new tax on all flights departing from German airports. The draft bill, which is currently before the German parliament, states that the purpose of the new tax is to encourage environmentally friendly practices. Thinly disguised as a measure to help safeguard the environment from harmful aircraft emissions, the real reason for the proposa

The PoMC must pay for an annual Port Licence Fee, which it says would effectively be passed on to shipping companies.

We talk to one of our special counsel, Tim Hemingway, to find out what's happening in the transport and logistics sector. Trade practices law is always evolving and throwing up new challenges for clients. As we saw recently, the big changes to the laws on unfair contracts have major ramifications for the transport and logistics sector, as standard form contracts are so common – indeed, they're an essential part of doing business. Making sure their contracts don't breach the law has been a bit of

The introduction of the CoR concept into heavy vehicle regulation has improved public safety and compliance on our roads.

Despite a recent review of the RSRT, no steps have been taken to disband the Tribunal or reduce its powers.

Key points of the federal budget from the perspective of transport and logistics. .

Behind the taxi service's success, Uber Australia's share economy approach has raised a number of legal questions.

If matters were set out clearly, the wronged party would be more likely to get injunctions to prevent wrongful conduct.

Qld Bill will enlarge the investigative and enforcement powers of authorised officers under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. .

The Australian government has announced on March 25, 2020 that a travel ban has been introduced which will prevent Australian citizens and permanent residents from departing Australia

During this festive season, double demerit points and hefty fines come into place across some states in Australia.

NSW drivers will face harsher penalties for driving a motor vehicle with alcohol or illicit substances in their system.

The drivers licence card could soon be a relic of the pre-digital age, with a Bill to allow for digital licences in NSW.

The Personal Injury Commission incorporates the Workers Compensation Commission and the Dispute Resolution Service.

The development, on Queensland Rail land and fully supported by QR, was recently approved by Redland City Council.