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CLdN adds Zeebrugge–Ireland container service

Simon Walton
May 7, 2025
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Multimodal logistics operator CLdN is about to launch a new Zeebrugge-Cork-Dublin container shipping service.

PNG to host Talisman Sabre 25 exercises for the first time

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May 7, 2025
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Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones announced the overseas debut during a visit to Igam Barracks in Lae on 23 April. It is the 11th iteration – and the first in its 22‑year history – to be conducted, in part, outside Australia.

NZDF deployed to monitor North Korea sanctions

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May 7, 2025
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The four-week deployment, announced late last month, will see the aircraft and crew carrying out airborne surveillance of the waters around east Asia to capture evidence of ship-to-ship transfers of resources used for the North Korean nuclear and balli…

Qantas and American Airlines reveal big US expansion

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May 6, 2025
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In a new seasonal service, American will fly three times per week between Brisbane and LAX, complementing Qantas’ existing route, starting 5 December and continuing until the end of January.

DSV Secures DB Schenker in landmark deal

Simon Walton
May 6, 2025
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What has been called the logistics deal of the decade has now been finalised. Denmark’s DSV has officially acquired DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn in a transaction valued at €14.3 billion.

PD Ports plans offshore wind hub at Teesport UK

Simon Walton
May 6, 2025
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The UK operator PD Ports has announced early-stage plans for a significant offshore wind manufacturing and installation hub at Teesport, in the north of England. The local headquartered port operator is aiming to position the site as a key component of the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure.

CASA gives Gilmour approval for new space launch window

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May 6, 2025
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In an update on Sunday, the Queensland-based firm said it had received approval from the regulator and is now waiting for final clearance from the Australian Space Agency. Gilmour had said it was likely to conduct its maiden blast-off in April, a delay…

NZ Defence Force to replace outdated Seasprite helicopters

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May 6, 2025
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NZ Minister of Defence Judith Collins, speaking at RNZAF Base Auckland, announced the large investment in New Zealand Defence Force operating funding ahead of the country’s 2025 Budget.

Qantas brings back Perth flights to Auckland and Johannesburg

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May 6, 2025
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From December, Qantas will operate non-stop A330-200 services from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg, adding more than 155,000 seats per year and bolstering the airport’s role as the Flying Kangaroo’s western hub.

Australia’s second MQ-4C Triton touches down quietly at RAAF Tindal

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May 5, 2025
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The Northrop Grumman-manufactured high altitude, long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system, labelled online as United States military A57-002 (similar aircraft pictured), arrived at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory earlier this week.