Transport & Logistics

Southern Ports has inked a sweet deal with Australia’s largest sugar refiner to offload its product at the Port of Bunbury.

The federal government has stumped up an $80 million lifeline for troubled regional airline Rex, as the competition watchdog warns of soaring airfares in the fallout of its administration.

The state government has committed $273 million towards the Westport proposal, which has been projected to cost $7.2 billion to deliver.

OPINION: Virgin Australia’s ‘transformation agenda’, now in its fourth year, has been a key factor in the airline’s return to profitability.

REVIEW: More than a dozen Air New Zealand aircraft will receive a nose-to-tail overhaul in Singapore.

One of the country’s biggest businesses, a $3.7 billion automotive supplier, is undergoing a very orderly transfer of power.

The owner of trucking giant Centurion has reported another big profit after paying $175 million to acquire two family-owned transport businesses.

International group Accor has been chosen to operate Perth Airport’s first hotel on its estate, estimated to open in 2027.

Perth Airport has begun chipping away at the $5 billion worth of planned infrastructure upgrades, as international passenger numbers continue to rebound from border closures.

ANALYSIS: The tie-up lets Virgin take off into long-haul international flying and helps the Doha-based airline land in the Australian market.

Qantas is hoping to win over workers as some of its engineers take industrial action over pay.

Qantas has apologised for its unlawful pandemic retrenching of 1,700 workers as the transport union pursues the national airline for compensation and fines.

Qatar Airways intends to acquire a quarter stake in Virgin Australia in a partnership the local airline calls a "missing piece" of its long-term strategy.

REVIEW: Emirates is pouring profits into new aircraft, upgrades to existing fleet, and the return of old services.

Qantas Engineers’ Alliance has announced a series of rolling strikes that will start on Thursday, to support the union’s call for increased wages.

Perth-based electric aviation company FlyOnE has announced a major partnership with Switzerland-based electric aircraft manufacturer Smartflyer for the purchase of 30 aircraft.

The world’s first transfer of ammonia between anchored ships has taken place in the Pilbara, a move billed as a milestone for the development of global clean shipping fuel.

A 15,000-tonne offshore oil and gas decommissioning vessel has proven a unique site while docked in WA’s third largest city.

Western Australia’s ports are significantly more valuable to the nation than every other state and territory, new data from Ports Australia reveals.

Complete Tyre Solutions has struck a deal with logistics firm Matic Group to divert 3,500 tyres from landfill to its recycling facility currently under construction.

The first electric bus in the new 18-vehicle CAT fleet will be on Perth roads this week, with the Malaga depot to receive an upgrade as part of a $250 million plan.

A $25 million Kenwick intermodal terminal has officially opened and is set to keep hundreds of thousands of trucks off local roads each year, as part of the government's Westport vision.

Shipbuilder Austal delivered improved financial results for the full year, despite paying a sizeable settlement that was offset through a major US land transaction.

WA’s iconic tall ship the STS Leeuwin II, which is backed by billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s foundation, has been crushed by a container ship at Fremantle Port this morning.

REVIEW: Inspired by its fleet of private jets, Qatar Airlines’ new business suites offer a high-end experience.

Qantas Group says it made $1.25 billion in profit in 2023/24, down 28 per cent from last year, but its on-time performance and customer approval levels rose.

Australians travelling to the US will be processed faster following a new agreement between the two countries.

A Western Australian transport company has been sold for $119 million to the nation’s largest logistics firm, Qube Holdings.

Strikes planned at Fremantle Ports from Sunday morning have been called off, after agreement was reached between the authority and union.

Fremantle Ports is battling bad weather, with vessels evacuated back to sea yesterday in a move which could compound the impact of strike action scheduled from Sunday morning.

Fremantle Ports remains hopeful of resolving an ongoing negotiation with vessel traffic service officers who have flagged their intent to strike for a second time this weekend.

A local shipping expert has warned of potential impacts to government projects like the Murdoch Medihotel, ahead of strike action scheduled at Fremantle Ports this week.