19 October 2026
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19 October 2026
A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested. (Image credit: Mick Tsikas)
19 October 2026
Albanese read the biography in office, calling its author to discuss Whitlam’s political mistakes as he encountered them.
19 October 2026
Rock legends Bon Jovi have officially announced they will head to Australia next year for two massive stadium shows.
19 October 2026
Would a carrier really design its Asia-Europe network around shaving marginal ETS dollars, which it can recoup through surcharges anyway? In short, carriers did redesign for the ETS – though not around the ETS alone. Carriers have redesigned Asia–Europe loops to cut their exposure, and they were right to. But the money is not marginal, a surcharge does not make it someone else’s problem, and carbon was never the first reason to ... The post Analysis: The ETS question – did carriers redesign Asia-Europe services to avoid carbon tax?
19 October 2026
Cargo theft is costing businesses far more than the value of the stolen freight; loss of a single €5,000 parcel can potentially generate €35,000 in additional costs, as organised gangs and cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in Europe’s supply chains. LivingPackets’ Hidden Cost of High-Value Delivery report, published today, estimates that every euro of direct loss carries four to seven euros in additional costs, including replacement, reshipping, dispute handling, and customer dissatisfaction. Across 10,000 ... The post New report reveals hidden extra costs of cargo crime appeared first on The Loadstar .
19 October 2026
Higher EU parcel charges could further strengthen the case for retailers to hold stock in Europe, as reduced China–Europe freighter capacity and elevated airfreight rates add to the cost pressures facing cross-border supply chains. An additional €2 EU handling fee per product category is expected from 1 November, on top of the €3 customs duty introduced in July on qualifying consignments worth €150 or less. For a parcel containing three product categories, ... The post New EU parcel charges add pressure for rethink on cross-border fulfilment appeared first on The Loadstar .
19 October 2026
UK North Sea oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy has launched a search for a new chief executive after Luciano Vasques announced plans to retire by March 31, 2027. The company said its board has begun identifying a successor, with a further announcement to follow in due course to allow an orderly transition of responsibilities. …
